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23 Mar

Champions For Learning Recognized for Program Excellence

March 23, 2022
By Heidi Overman

Champions For Learning Recognized for Program Excellence by Take Stock in Children Champions For Learning has received the Luminary Aw...

15 Mar

Changemakers, Our Work for Students

Mentorship to Friendship: Mentor and Mentee form Life-Long Bond

March 15, 2022
By Allisa McCormick

From Naples, Florida to Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 2,400 miles won’t get in the way of Fernando Orellana and Chuck Carlsen. Orell...

25 Feb

Changemakers, Our Work for Students

Be a CHAMPION for a student in Collier County. Become a mentor today!

February 25, 2022
By Heidi Overman

Champions For Learning is in need of more amazing mentors for our soon-to-be selected class of 8th grade students. Yadira Vintimilla h...

17 Feb

Golden Apple, Our Work for Educators

Collier County teachers win Golden Apples for 2022

February 17, 2022
By Heidi Overman

Liz Freeman, Naples Daily News Seven Collier County teachers left their classrooms at the end of the day Thursday with Golden Apple awa...

17 Feb

Golden Apple, Our Work for Educators

Champions For Learning Announces Collier Golden Apple Recipients

February 17, 2022
By Heidi Overman

Representatives from Suncoast Credit Union, Presenting Sponsor of the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program, were joined by major sp...

14 Feb

Changemakers, Our Work for Students

‘It’s one of the most gratifying things I have done’; More Mentors Needed

February 14, 2022
By Heidi Overman

Champions For Learning is dedicated to creating life-changing learning experiences for students. One way this is achieved is through th...

09 Feb

For Students, Our Work for Students

Suncoast Credit Union Impacting Student’s Financial Futures

February 9, 2022
By Heidi Overman

The Suncoast Credit Union is making a difference in the lives of Champions For Learning students in various ways. From financial lesson...

08 Feb

Night for Champions, Our Work for Students

Creating Champions for Night of Champions

February 8, 2022
By Heidi Overman

The preparation for an event the caliber of Night of Champions begins months out. However, the color schemes and seating charts are not...

16 Jan

Changemakers, Supporting Champions For Learning

Introducing UPLIFT

January 16, 2022
By Heidi Overman

“Champions aren’t born, we lift each other up.” The mission of Champions For Learning is grounded in the vision of a fully engaged co...

05 Jan

Changemakers, Night for Champions

Celebrating Champions

January 5, 2022
By Heidi Overman

This piece was originally printed in Naples Illustrated (January 2022): https://www.naplesillustrated.com/ni-current-issue/