News and Events | Champions For Learning Blog

18 Nov

Our Work for Educators, Our Work for Students

Champions For Learning Ranked Among Top 25 Education Foundations Nationwide

November 18, 2015
By CFL Admin

Champions For Learning, Collier County's education foundation, has been ranked 21st in the nation’s only annual study of K-12 education...

18 Nov

Changemakers, Our Work for Students

Changing the Future One Student at a Time

November 18, 2015
By CFL Admin

“As a mentor, Jack always showed up. He was always supportive. He made me feel like he actually cared,” says Jerry, a 2015 Take Stock i...

05 Nov

Changemakers

Thank you Mrs. Gaynor-Outstanding Philanthropist 2015

November 5, 2015
By CFL Admin

On November 12th, Mrs. Lavern Gaynor was recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropist for 2015 by the Everglades Chapter of the Associa...

05 Nov

Changemakers

Featured Champion: Suncoast Credit Union Foundation

November 5, 2015
By CFL Admin

“Suncoast Credit Union Foundation believes that by investing in students and teachers, we are providing the support system to make a st...

06 Oct

For Educators, Our Work for Educators

Collier County Teachers Surprised With Classroom Grants

October 6, 2015
By CFL Admin

On October 6, 2015, Champions For Learning awarded $54,450 in Connect With A Classroom grants to area teachers. Volunteers, supporters...

29 Sep

Night for Champions, Our Work for Students

Night of Champions

September 29, 2015
By CFL Admin

Make Night of Champions an event to remember! Champions For Learning is proud to honor community leaders at the Night of Champions eve...

29 Sep

Changemakers

2015-16 Heart of the Apple Recipient: Dick Munro

September 29, 2015
By CFL Admin

Champions For Learning is pleased to announce Night of Champions honoree, J. Richard “Dick” Munro, will also be the recipient of the 20...

29 Sep

Golden Apple, Our Work for Educators

It’s Golden Apple Time!

September 29, 2015
By CFL Admin

If you’re a teacher who wants to share your great idea and work with your community, apply for the Golden Apple today! All eligible tea...

26 Aug

Our Work for Educators, Our Work for Students, Supporting Champions For Learning

You Can Help Connect Students to Their Future!

August 26, 2015
By CFL Admin

As you read this newsletter, teachers are making lesson plans and are gearing up for this school year. They have many great ideas that ...

26 Aug

Changemakers

Featured Champion: Mike Adams/Adams Food Inc. McDonald’s

August 26, 2015
By CFL Admin

“Education is important. Children are our future. They’re the ones who will be running our country,” says Mike Adams Sr., founder of Ad...