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Champions For Learning’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

This is the second consecutive time that Champions For Learning has earned this top distinction.

“Champions For Learning’s exceptional 4-star rating sets it apart from its peers and demonstrates its trustworthiness to the public,” according to Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator. “Only a quarter of charities rated by Charity Navigator receive the distinction of our 4-star rating. This adds Champions For Learning to a preeminent group of charities working to overcome our world’s most pressing challenges. Based on its 4-star rating, people can trust that their donations are going to a financially responsible and ethical charity when they decide to support Champions For Learning.”

“We are extremely proud to be receiving a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator,” says Lynn Davidson, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Our Board of Directors and staff work hard to make sure that 100% of the community contributions go directly to the programs that enrich student learning through educators and ensure students achieve their college and career goals.”

We are proud to announce their 2017-18 Night of Champions honorees.

These honorees are being recognized at the Night of Champions event on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. These individuals will be honored for their impact on the lives of students through mentoring, leadership, collaboration and community involvement with educators or students. These honored Champions exemplify what it means to make a commitment to our students and their future.

On October 3, Collier County teachers were surprised by Champions For Learning board members, volunteers and supporters as they received funds for their classroom grants.

During the course of the day, Champions For Learning awarded 104 grant checks that totaled $49,314 to 39 schools. The checks will provide teachers with the funds needed to implement creative and innovative learning experiences for students.

These classroom grants were requested by Collier County teachers through the online grant portal on Champions For Learning’s website. The community can go to the website and fund requests (up to $2,000).  This online grant program began in 2003, to enable the community to support teachers.

Thanks to a charitable gift from Suncoast Credit Union, which supports the technology and capacity for the classroom grant portal, 100% of community contribution goes into supporting teacher grants.

The following provided significant contributions to fund specific teacher grants:  Suncoast Credit Union, Florida License for Learning License Plate Fund, Lucie Jenny MacCarthy Music Fund of the Community Foundation of Collier County, and Perna-Rose Foundation for Hope.

There are still opportunities to fund a teacher’s great idea. Click here to support local classrooms today!

Help students and teachers come back to school with resources needed to succeed!

Help Students:

• $100 – provides a calculator essential for the ACT/SAT
• $500 – provides a college field trip and career expierences
• $1,000 – provides laptops and much needed technology

Help Teachers:

• Book sets that help students discover a love for reading
• Science kits for fun and engaging experiments
• iPads to support hands-on learning

To see the needs of students and teachers click here.

On August 3, Champions For Learning’s student programs took 25 rising seniors to tour the campus of the University of Central Florida.

During this tour, students were able to see the academic buildings, campus recreation, and visit first-year housing. Students also were able to experience UCF’s dining hall, 65 South.

To continue to expose students to the college life, Champions For Learning will have more college tours throughout the year.

You can help provide such experiences for our students by funding a need. To see the needs of students as well as teachers click here.