NCF, founders of Naples Winter Wine Festival discuss philanthropy with CSN students

Ashley Gerry, left, a Naples Children Foundation Trustee and Maria Jimenez-Lara, CEO & President of Philanthropy of the Naples Children Foundation lead a discussion about impacts of philanthropy with students at the Community School of Naples on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.

WGCU’s newest feature shares a single father’s story that highlights that no single organization can solve every obstacle a family faces.

Listen here for WGCU’s feature on NCF’s $8 million investment to boost early childhood education in Collier County.

Naples Children Foundation is investing $8 million over three years to expand early learning opportunities in Collier County through new partnerships, additional preschool access and educator workforce development.

WGCU’s latest feature with the Naples Children Foundation highlights the expert nonprofit partnerships uniquely equipped to address every stage of a child’s journey. Carefully selected by NCF for their proven impact, these organizations work together in Collier County to guide children and families toward lasting stability.

WGCU’s latest feature with the Naples Children Foundation offers an inside look at how NCF is partnering with trusted organizations to build stronger futures, one child at a time. From vision screenings to college prep, discover the strategic impact transforming our community.

“A significant investment in the fight against child hunger in Collier County” has been made, said Midwest Food Bank Florida executive director Dennis Hall Jr.

Naples Children Foundation, founding organization of the annual Naples Winter Wine Festival, on March 16 awarded more than $30.6 million in grants to about 50 local nonprofits supporting Collier County’s most vulnerable children.

Nonprofit organizations look forward to a spring day every March in Naples where their hard work year-round is recognized.

It’s the day when the Naples Children Foundation awards grants to help boost the nonprofits achievements; this year it’s to the tune of $30.6 million to roughly 50 local agencies that provide a variety of services to vulnerable children.