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05 Nov

The Education Foundation of Collier County Awards $200,000 to Collier County Educators for Classroom Grants

November 5, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

(November 4th, 2025 - Naples, FL) The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning surprised educators across the co...

01 Nov

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Fifth Third Bank Awards Grant for Champions For Learning’s Student Programs

April 7, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

(November 1, 2025) Fifth Third Bank awarded The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning a $5,000.00 grant to su...

24 Oct

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Understanding the 2026 Tax Law Changes and What They Mean for Charitable Giving

October 24, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Beginning January 1, 2026, new federal tax laws (part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) will take effect, changing how charitable dona...

21 Oct

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Champions For Learning Announces 2025 Golden Apple Teachers of Distinction

October 21, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Collier County Teachers of Dis...

07 Oct

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Champions For Learning’s Stephanie Viviano Honored with Staff Superstar Award by The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations

October 7, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County - Champions For Learning is proud to share that our Chief Financial Officer, Stephanie Vivia...

29 Aug

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Champions For Learning Recognized for Program Excellence by Take Stock in Children

August 29, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

(August 29, 2025 – Naples, FL) For the seventh consecutive year, The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning ha...

22 Aug

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Collier County Golden Apple 2025-2026 Program Returns to Community Based Nominations

August 22, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning is returning to community nominations for the 36th Annual Golden Ap...

18 Aug

For Educators

Significant Number of Classroom Grant Requests For Collier Educators in Need of Funding

August 18, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

(August 18, 2025- Naples, FL) Champions For Learning’s Classroom Grants portal is open and seeing a significant number of requests from...

22 Jul

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$7,228.40 Grant from Florida Power & Light Company Supports STEM Teacher Innovation in Collier County

July 22, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning is proud to be a recipient of a Florida Power & Light Company (...

10 Jul

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Support Local Families: Medical Supply Drive Led by Champions For Learning Student

July 10, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County - Champions For Learning is proud to highlight the initiative of one of our outstanding stud...