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06 May

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning Inducts 30 New Students into Take Stock in Children Program

May 6, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

On Saturday, May 3rd, The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning inducted 30 new students into its Take Stock ...

06 May

News

Champions For Learning Announces Leadership Transition

May 6, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning announces the resignation of President and Chief Executive Officer ...

30 Apr

Events

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning Hosts 35th Annual Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers

April 30, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

On Saturday, April 26th, The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning hosted the 35th annual Golden Apple Celebr...

09 Apr

Student Stories

First-Generation College Graduate Achieves Career Success With Support From Champions For Learning

April 9, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Gabriela C. knows firsthand that persistence and dedication are essential for achieving success. Back when she was first introduced to ...

25 Mar

Our Work for Educators

The Impact of Champions For Learning on Entrepreneurship Education at Barron Collier High School

March 25, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Allison Gerber, a business teacher at Barron Collier High School, begins each of her classes with the phrase, "Welcome to the Shark Tan...

24 Mar

Student Stories

Champions For Learning Senior Earns Full-Ride Scholarship to Ivy League University

March 24, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Isabella Lala, a senior student at Gulf Coast High School, has been enrolled in Champions For Learning’s Take Stock in Children program...

20 Mar

Our Work for Educators

Champions For Learning Announces Collier Golden Apple Recipients

March 20, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

(March 20, 2025—Naples, FL) Today, four outstanding Collier County educators were surprised and honored as this year’s Golden Apple rec...

05 Mar

Student Stories

Champions Alumnus Finds Success With Physician Assistant Career

March 5, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Robert G., a Champions For Learning alumnus who participated in our Take Stock in Children and College and Career Preparation programs,...

28 Feb

Student Stories

Champions Graduate’s Inspiring Journey to A Debt-Free Medical Degree

February 28, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Nicole Reyes, a sophomore at the University of Miami, is currently pursuing a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor ...

21 Feb

Events

Record-Breaking Night for Champions Gala Raises Over $1.1 Million for Education

February 21, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

On February 15, 2025, Champions For Learning hosted our signature fundraising event, the Night for Champions Gala, at the Ritz-Carlton,...