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Contents
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From the PUBLISHER
From the EDITOR
Season snapshots
A photo album of galas, parties, fashion and fun.
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Shop for Good Buy something fabulous
and help others.
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Master plans Get the scoop on what’s
trending for upcoming charity soirees from local party experts. | By Kat Smith
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Parties
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WORK OF ART
Be dazzling this season decked in gems that are true masterpieces. | By Mary Murray
with a purpose
Giving back can be fun; here is a look at four events that do good and entertain. | By Lauren Daniels
Giving Back
Meet some of Naples’ most notable philanthropists.
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Decoding the dress code
What to wear? Deconstructing three dress codes to help answer the perennial question. | By Kerry Shorr
Charity Listings
The ultimate guide to the area’s charitable groups and key events.
101 Calendar of Events
A listing of major fundraisers by month.
112 Helping Hands
Local companies making Southwest Florida a better place for all.
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| By Lauren Adhav
On the cover:
The painting Self Portrait by Lesley Morrow won our firstever online Naples Charity Register cover competition. We asked local artists to submit works that convey philanthropy, community, sharing or charitable giving. Morrow, who has lived in Southwest Florida for 13 years, says this piece is personal and represents giving her heart to the universe. “Art is all about giving,” she says. “This piece is about giving all to the world, sharing big love. It’s about sending out help where it is needed.”
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Publisher Kaleigh Grover EDITORIAL Editor Kat Smith Online Editor Stephen Brown Editorial Intern Oscar Santiago Torres Editor in Chief, Naples Illustrated Teri Evans DESIGN Creative Director Olga M. Gustine Art Directors Reynaldo Martin, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto Art Director, Custom Content Diana Ramírez Associate Art Director Airielle Farley Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez-Maza Contributing Writers Lauren Adhav, Anna Bjorlin, Lauren Daniels, Brian Patrick Eha, Mary Murray, Kerry Shorr, Christina Wells Contributing Photographers Vanessa Rogers, Roland Scarpa SOCIAL Photographers Mila Bridger, John Buck, Dawn DiNardo, E. Sue Huff, Charlie McDonald, Reagan Rule, George Seger, Louis Venne, Lane Wilkinson ADVERTISING Account Managers Colette M. Beringer, 239-298-7510, cberinger@naplesillustrated.com, Linda Sciuto, 239-298-7511, lsciuto@naplesillustrated.com, Alison Whalen, 239-298-7506, awhalen@naplesillustrated.com Advertising Services Manager Shalyn Ormsby, 239-298-7512, sormsby@naplesillustrated.com MARKETING Executive Director, Marketing and Special Projects Allison Wolfe Reckson Marketing Coordinator Mariana Lehkyi Special Projects Coordinator Amanda Christina Sater PRODUCTION Advertising Design Coordinator Jeffrey Rey Digital Production Coordinator Lauren Powell OPERATIONS Process Integration Manager Sue Martel Circulation/Subscriptions Administrator Marjorie Leiva Distribution Manager Judy Heflin Circulation Promotions Coordinator Kristin Ulin IT Technician Alex Davila Office Manager M.B. Valdes Administrative Assistant Lourdes Linares CUSTOM PUBLISHING Editor and Project Director, Custom Content Michelle Lee Ribeiro
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
GoodPeople
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s a parent, I often wonder how we can best instill a charitable nature in our children. I am surrounded all the time by people who seem to have an insatiable appetite for giving and offering their time, skills, professional knowledge and monetary donations, or even just taking a moment to listen to someone. How does one become a person like that? We often hear that children learn by example. I know this from personal experience—I was blessed to have parents who were always willing to lend a hand. They were subtle about it; that was just their nature (and still is for my mother, who is alive and well). My mom did committee work and my father had his own personal style of giving. I remember opening our front day one day to a man with a bandaged hand holding a giant television, saying it was for my father. He was a television repairman who had severely damaged his hand (which was essential for his livelihood), and he had no insurance or money to pay his medical bills. The man mentioned that my father, a physician, had not charged him and said he was happy to help. The gentleman said he was a man of pride and could not have fed his family had it not been for my father, so this was his gift to us. My sister once relayed a story to my father about seeing a man stealing meat in the grocery store. Without hesitation, my father asked, “Did you buy it for him? He was obviously hungry.” He saw only the good in people. We have more than 130 charity events listed in this issue. Now that takes a lot of good people! Thousands of volunteers and man-hours are required to put these parties together—endless hours of sitting around board tables, working out the details, calling friends and businesses for support. Thankfully, all these folks recognize the great need. These are the people who care enough to affect change, and we are grateful that Collier and Lee counties have an abundance of them.
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otice something different about this year’s Naples Charity Register? We’ve given the sixteenth edition of our indispensable annual guide to local nonprofits and their events a fresh, new look—beginning most noticeably with the front cover. During late spring, we called on local artists to submit original works illustrating hope, philanthropy and community. Since the Charity Register always has been a community-based effort, we let our readers decide which of the submissions would make the most fitting cover. Their votes were tallied, and the honor was bestowed on Lesley Morrow. Lesley’s painting, about which you can read on page 10, reflects her heartfelt, personal conviction about giving to others. In addition to the new cover, logo and overall design, we’ve added some new departments, including a photo album of season’s scenes (page 19), which highlights all the fun and excitement to be had while promoting a good cause, and “Shop for Good” (page 26), cool things to buy that give back. And to underscore how the many social gatherings make a big difference in the lives of others, “Parties With a Purpose” (page 30) illustrates how money spent at events pays off in several ways for so many in our community. As in previous years, the most prominent and useful feature of the Charity Register is the section dedicated to the charity listings (starting on page 55). As you plan your social calendar, you will no doubt turn to the 132 listings in this magazine numerous times for dates, locations and, most important, information on the missions of hard-working nonprofit groups all over Southwest Florida to help you decide how to strategically distribute your charity dollars. We hope the energy of the Naples Charity Register’s content and design inspire you to get out and make this year the most successful ever for all of the philanthropic organizations that are counting on your support.
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Season
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steal scenes from season’s soirees as you look forward to the GOOD TIMES on the way
CARS & ROCK STARS Fun happenings all over town brought big smiles all around. From Jeff Gargiulo jamming with Nashville star Billy Dean’s band and the attentiongrabbing Lambo and Maserati at the Naples Winter Wine Festival, to Seacrest Country Day School’s first come as your favorite rock or pop icon-themed party, to punked-out performers strolling on stilts at Saks Fifth Avenue’s Pink Party, the scene buzzed with energy.
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HANDBAGS, Hugs & Kisses
Purse purpose was evident at The Shelter for Abused Women & Children’s Old Bags auction and luncheon. And furry friends are showing up with increasing frequency at soirees. How about a kiss from a French bull dog? Even a human imposter went canine, prancing on all fours at the Humane Society Naples gala.
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That’s entertainment!
Along with the great golf tournaments, over-thetop gourmet treats and raucous live auctions, some entertaining elements we loved: young ballerinas from Dance Arts by Maria; the musical stylings of Billy Dean & Dawn, high-flying acrobats Donovan and Rebecca, a flash mob, colorful Rio carnival showgirls—and the cutest costumed kids and pooches.
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Fashion-forward Neapolitans never disappoint and strut their stuff all season long. Whether dressing our chic best for a charity event, shopping for a worthy cause at one of Naples’ beautiful boutiques, or watching models walk the runway, this is one style-savvy city. No wonder each year brings fashion’s A-listers to Southwest Florida. We can’t wait to see the collections coming next.
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The radiant blue stone of this Alex and Ani Living Water charm bangle ($28) is a reminder of how vital water is. Twenty percent of all sales, with a minimum donation of $5,000, will go directly to Living Water International, which helps provide clean drinking water for communities in need. (alexandani.com)
Judith Leiber partnered with FEED to create the tribal-style FEED 1000 clutch ($495), providing 1,000 school meals for children in need worldwide for each bag sold. The shiny clutch is made of metallic Italian linen and comes with a brass chain strap. (feedprojects.com)
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For each Clinique Happy Heart Perfume Spray ($38) sold, $10 goes to the Happy Hearts Fund, which rebuilds schools in communities worldwide struck by natural disasters. (clinique.com)
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Heart’s Delight
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After receiving a painting by a PACE Center for Girls student, Naples jewelry designer Amanda Jaron was inspired to design this sterling silver and cubic zirconia engraveable heart ring ($99) to help raise money and awareness for the nonprofit. For each ring sold, 15 percent of the sale will be donated to PACE. (ajaron.com)
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One dollar from each purchase of the Heavenly Mini Slant tweezer ($16) from Tweezerman will go towards The Art of Elysium, which provides artistic programs for hospitalized youth. (tweezerman.com)
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The children’s book Tame Your Manners ($13), by frequent Naples visitor Loretta Neff, teaches social etiquette to kids and supports the author’s nonprofit, The Elegant Way Foundation, which promotes civility among children and young adults. (tameyourmanners.com)
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The Blue Garden gift set ($85) by NEST Fragrances contains a candle, diffuser and soap; 10 percent of proceeds from each purchase benefits Autism Speaks. (nestfragrances.com)
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trend alert
Master Plans What’s trending for charity soirees? We get the buzz on decor, themes, entertainment and more from some party-planning pros
By Kat Smith
With so many parties each season for so many deserving causes, it becomes a challenge for a charity to create an event that will maximize attendance and raise the dollars needed for plans and programs. We asked some Naples event-planning gurus for insight on what’s in store for this season’s whirl of gatherings designed to enthrall while raising all-important funds.
To create buzz, think unique entertainment, craft cocktails and beers, unexpected venues and eyecatching color and props.
SERVE WITH A TWIST “There is definitely a move to have more fun and less programming during events,” says Rufino Hernandez, owner of Garden District. “As the demographic in Naples changes, groups need to adapt to the way they pitch their causes.” Kellie Jacoby, who runs her own firm, J Cubed Marketing Inc., finds that groups are thinking outside the box. “They are looking for unique venues, creating an interesting environment,” she says, such as the Everglades Foundation’s ForEverglades Naples at The Revs Institute, where guests mingled and took pictures by the rare car collection. “Cocktails are also being remixed to fit the craft craze, from craft beers, to whiskey and bourbon,” Jacoby says. She served Moscow Mules as a signature drink at a party she created last season. “We wanted something cool and fresh.”
For more formal galas, Margaret Short of Margaret Events says organizations are looking for more subtle experiences. “Instead of events building quietly from a cocktail hour to a live auction and dancing, organizations want to start with a wow factor, setting an exciting, upbeat tone right away—and maintaining it throughout the evening,” she says.
Decor Elements
Both Hernandez and Jacoby believe the Pantone Color of 2014, Radiant Orchid, will be a thematic hue. Hernandez also points to the prevalence of strong color palettes, and says beautiful fabrics and flowers will drive the infusion of color. “However, the use of custom large props will dominate the social scene this year,” he says. Short also sees strong colors in the mix for season 2014-15. “We’re seeing red and neon. Reds like crimson, scarlet and cranberry for evening events, and neons and dayglos for daytime events,” she says. “The Gypset—glamour gypsy—look will be hot this year,” Hernandez says. “It’s about color and pattern, and working the two into interesting combinations to create a well-traveled, curated look.” He’s working on three or four events incorporating this theme. 28
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One constant is change. “Everyone wants an event to be fresh, with so many events held each year,” says Jacoby. “No group wants to lose people because the event is tired and not exciting.” Details are what make the difference, she says. Focus on things that are special or new to the community to create the wow factor. According to Hernandez, “the trend of peppering events with unique entertainment will continue.” An example from last season is the Humane Society Naples Pet Lovers Gala, where “aerialists performed overhead, and singers belted out tunes from auxiliary stages, while costumed dancers pranced throughout the room.” Look for themes that reflect the charity’s focus, says Jacoby. One example she specifies is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s upcoming “OneNight” gala, which will convey the sense of urgency on one night and a focus on type 1 (one) diabetes. We may see more elaborate soirees as well. “Five years ago, we were in the middle of a recession, so the themes were more conservative, smaller in scale. Today, that’s not the case,” observes Short. She says organizations are talking about such intricate themes as masquerade ball, Monte Carlo casino, burlesque/Moulin Rouge and baroque. Some advice on what to avoid: “Anything that will make your guests feel uncomfortable,” Jacoby says. “For example, if guests are asked to dress in a theme that is difficult to incorporate into reality, it just makes people feel awkward.” Also, Great Gatsby parties have run their course, says Short. Regarding decor trends to pass on, Hernandez says, “the chevron pattern is dead in my book, along with mason jars and burlap. Enough already!”
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On the Radar
Look for some more elaborate themes, such as Monte Carlo casino, masquerade ball, burlesque and Moulin Rouge, says party planner Margaret Short.
Money Matters
The challenging economic climate of past years has eased, but it left event organizers cautious. Short says groups have started increasing budgets, but “they’re being smarter about their money. They want to maximize impact.” Jacoby finds charities are not necessarily spending more, but attendance is up, so costs for venue space, tables, chairs, food and beverages will rise. “With ticket sales increasing, the generosity of patrons will offset any increased expenses to support a worthy cause,” she says. Hernandez sees top-notch event planning and adequate spending as key. “The groups making the most strides in terms of brand awareness and fundraising recognize the importance of events and of professional guidance when it comes to decor and event themes,” he says. “The days of throwing down a tablecloth and a small floral arrangement are gone. Events need to be developed from a holistic approach, not piecemeal. I believe there is a direct correlation between dollars raised and good decor and theme,” he adds. Still, it is important to be mindful about the appearance of reckless spending while still providing a great experience, he says. “A seasoned event professional can help guide groups through the maze of planning and selecting the right lighting, props, linens and collateral items to create a cohesive look.” NAPLES CHARITY REGISTER
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Opportunities to give in Southwest Florida are practically limitless. From supporting our veterans to making sure no family has to travel for health care, we have myriad deserving causes to support. Take a closer look at four nonprofits whose dedicated staffs create memorable events that do more than entertain—they serve to improve life for all in the place we call home.
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Good Time: The Latchkey League Signature Events Good Deed: Capital Fund for the new Youth Center
Once the final school bell rings, more than 10,000 children across Collier County have nowhere constructive to go until a parent returns from work. The Fran Cohen Youth Center, scheduled to open fall 2015, will be a home away from home for 400 kids every day. Operated by The Salvation Army Naples, the 22,000-square-foot center adjacent to The Salvation Army campus on Airport Road will host classrooms, art studios and a full-size gymnasium. The Naples chapter of the nationwide charitable organization approached long-time philanthropist, children’s advocate and founder of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Myra Janco Daniels, to chair the capital campaign and help bring the project to life. “I have no children of my own, but I have plenty around town,” Daniels says with a smile. Two years later, $4.2 million of the $5 million goal has been raised—including a $2.2 million donation by another notable Naples philanthropist,
Janet Cohen, in honor of her daughter Fran. Daniels recognized that raising the dollars needed to open the center was only part of the answer. A strong cadre of helpers is essential to ongoing success. Launched by Daniels a year ago, the Latchkey League’s 445 members are dedicated to raising funds for the capital campaign as well as for scholarships to ensure all of Collier County’s children can attend the youth center, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. The league raised $125,000 through a series of 10 signature events ranging from a Persian dinner, to a Guys and Dolls-themed gala, to a Kentucky Derby Party. League members will also serve as volunteers at the youth center. For Daniels, the Latchkey League is about more than providing a physical space to better the lives of Naples’ youngest residents. It’s about building the next generation of leaders. “Many children never have anyone tell them ‘You can do it.’ We hope to be their cheerleaders,” she says.
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Good Time: The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Good Deed: Southwest Florida Children’s Charities’ Health Initiatives
What is something that delicious cuisine, award-winning wines and world-class children’s health care have in common? The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest. Presented by SWFL Children’s Charities Inc., the two-day event has raised $11.4 million since 2009 for its main beneficiary, the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, and other children’s health initiatives. Following a pledge to raise $10 million for a new family-centered health facility, the organization is well on the way to meeting its goal. The 2014 event added $2 million in donations, bringing the total to more than $8 million. Chef-vintner dinners in homes from Naples to Captiva Island and a Grand Tasting at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club may be draws—the event made Wine Spectator’s list of the best charitable wine festivals, after all—but the live auction is the big star. Items up for grabs have ranged from the adventurous (a 17-day trip to Southeast Asia) to the practical (a fund to purchase much-needed pediatric cardiology equipment, which quickly raised $455,000). A long-standing tradition is auctioning off an artwork created by a young patient that is then donated back to the hospital to 32
brighten the space. A pencil-and-watercolor drawing of Lightning McQueen from Disney’s animated film Cars will join previously donated art at the children’s hospital’s current home on the second floor of HealthPark in Fort Myers. Wine & Food Fest co-chairs Elaine Hawkins and Dorothy Fitzgerald call Golisano “the little hospital that could,” citing its growth from a hospital within a hospital to the facility’s future state-of-the-art home, which will be the only comprehensive children’s medical center between Miami and Tampa. The event also supports two local programs that help bring care to children throughout the area: the music therapy program at Florida Gulf Coast University and a scholarship fund for the pediatric nursing program at Florida SouthWestern State College (formerly Edison State College). The new children’s hospital broke ground in April and has an expected completion date in 2017. Although the $10 million pledge stands to be satisfied with the upcoming festival, Hawkins and Fitzgerald are already looking forward. “The work doesn’t end with the building,” Fitzgerald says. “It’s just the beginning.”
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Good Time: The Wishmaker’s Ball Good Deed: Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
For most 13-year-olds, days are filled with school and friends, not doctor visits and chemotherapy. Naples native Megan Barreneche had something to look forward to during her battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma—attending the star-studded Hollywood movie premiere of Ocean’s Twelve. More than 10 years later, Barreneche’s wish has proved much more than a single moment. It set her on a path to a career in the entertainment industry. Now 25, Barreneche lives in Orlando and works on shows at Walt Disney World. “It has always been one of my dreams to work behind the scenes of movies and shows. I’m so happy to be fulfilling that dream,” she says. “I can honestly say Make-A-Wish was a part of achieving that.” Approaching the end of its thirtieth anniversary year, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida has granted more than 9,000 wishes to children facing life-threatening illness. That’s a long way from the chapter’s humble beginnings; just two wishes were granted in the first year. Wishes are made 34
possible thanks to year-round fundraising events like the signature annual Wishmaker’s Ball. Barreneche, along with nine other wish recipients, was invited to be part of the 2014 celebration illustrating the impact that the wishes have not just on the children and their families, but on the community as a whole. The most powerful moment of the night for Barreneche: meeting the generous folks who made her wish possible. “I was able to meet people in the area who are granting the wishes of tons of kids, including my own,” she says. “To be able to meet the person who sponsored my life-changing wish was incredible.” The most recent gala raised $125,000, enough for about 25 wishes. Granting wishes is the only goal of Make-A-Wish. Senior Special Events Coordinator Lesley Colantonio says that the local medical community refers young patients to Make-A-Wish, so there is plenty of work to be done to meet the demand. “We’ve had more than 70 referrals this year,” she notes.
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Good Time: The Celebrity Martini Glass Auction
Good Deed: PAWS Assistance Dogs and Honor Flight The Celebrity Martini Glass Auction (CMGA) began not as a charity fundraiser, but as a fun evening with friends inspired by the Cosmopolitan—the signature cocktail of the ladies in the Sex and the City HBO series and movies. Today, the event has grown into a star-studded evening to support local nonprofits through the one-of-a-kind works of art. For the premiere of the first film in 2008, CMGA founder Brenda Melton challenged friends to design a glass for their girls’ night out. For the second film two years later, the glasses progressed from DIY to vessels crafted by local artists and designers. Impressed by the results, Melton reached out to the stars of the franchise to sign the glasses. Around the same time, the Naples International Film Festival was looking for fundraising opportunities. The glasses and the festival seemed like a natural pairing to Melton, and the Celebrity Martini Glass Auction was born. In the years that followed the first CMGA, the profile of the auction has increased. The 2014 event featured glasses autographed by A-list celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence and Sting, which were transformed into artistic 36
representations of the signers by artists across the country. This event raised $300,000—a large jump from the $21,000 the inaugural event raised. After years of donating the majority of proceeds to the film festival, Melton looked to her own family when choosing new charitable partners. “My father served 21 years in the armed services, my husband was a marine and my father-in-law was a navy medic,” Melton says. “I wanted to do something for those who serve.” She selected PAWS Assistance Dogs, which provides service dogs free of charge to veterans with combat-related disabilities, and Honor Flight, which gives heroes of World War II and beyond the opportunity to visit the national memorials built in their honor. Melton shows no signs of slowing down. She added a new event this year to bring bidders closer to the recipients of their generosity. In November, The Lucky Seven event will give the seven highest bidders of the 2014 CMGA a chance to name one of the seven service dogs funded by the auction’s donation. While Melton believes a charity event doesn’t have to be serious, the CMGA proves that the results can be.
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Fine untreated blue sapphire ring with diamonds, Port Royal Jewelers, Naples; Melody of Colours ring with emeralds and white diamonds set in white gold, de Grisogono, degrisogono.com; Dior Fine Jewelry Dear Dior ring with a twotone opal, diamonds, yellow diamonds and sapphires, tsavorite garnets, chrysoberyls, fire opals, spessartite garnets, tanzanites, Paraiba tourmalines and peridots set in 18-karat white, yellow and pink gold, Dior Fine Jewelry Dear Dior earrings with diamonds, light opals, spessartite garnets, chrysoberyls, tsavorite garnets, fire opals, yellow sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines, tanzanites, sapphires and peridots set in 18-karat white, yellow and pink gold, dior.com
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Chopard Red Carpet Collection earrings with yellow and white diamonds set in gold and white gold, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples; Bayco Monochrome Collection emerald ring set in 18-karat black gold, Bigham Jewelers, Naples; Graff Diamond on Diamond ring with yellow and white diamonds, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples 44 NAPLES CHARITY REGISTER
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Double Crescent bracelet with amethyst and cabochon emeralds set in 18-karat gold, Fulco ear clips with assorted stones set in black enamel on gold, Verdura, verdura.com; Roberto Coin ring with cognac diamonds, rutilated quartz triplet, green agate milk paste and mother-ofpearl set in 18-karat rose gold, Provident Jewelry, Naples
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Giving Back Compiled by Anna Bjorlin Photography: Vanessa Rogers, Roland Scarpa
William and Barbara Meek
Owners of the Harmon-Meek Gallery for more than three decades, William Meek and his wife, Barbara, share a passion for art. The couple established the Harmon-Meek Fund to provide art programs for disadvantaged children through the Boys & Girls Club, Grace Place and Youth Haven. William has also organized three fundraising events that generated more than $300,000 for the Naples Art Association and worked with American Master artists to secure donations of 60 works of art valued at more than $1 million, which eventually became the foundation for the Modern American Masters collection that started the venue now named The Baker Museum. Their commitment to philanthropy has also inspired their daughters: Kristine, who serves on the Naples Zoo board of directors and committees for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, C’mon and The League Club; and Juliana, who is on the board of the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida and has served on the gala committee for David Lawrence Center. Local Charitable Support: Boys & Girls Club, Grace Place, Youth Haven, Naples Art Association Insight: Says Barbara, “You can’t teach someone to be philanthropic, but you can set an example.” —Christina Wells
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Barbara and William Meek
When the Naples Equestrian Challenge–a therapeutic horseback-riding program that helps 500 people with special needs per year–decided to expand, Connie and Gary Sharpe stepped up and presented a $200,000 donation that will allow the organization’s space to grow from about four to six acres. Connie, who serves on the NEC’s board of directors, grew up around horses on a farm in Ohio, and learned to ride while still in grade school. She volunteers three times a week at NEC, helping to
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lead participants on horseback and coaxing them with verbal instructions. The riding motion simulates a natural human stride, which prepares the riders physically and neurologically to move their own bodies, creating a sort of muscle memory that the muscles do not have. Local Charitable Support: Naples Equestrian Challenge Insight: Says Connie, “It’s more than a pony ride, it’s therapy. And it’s so great to see the result of that therapy.” —Teri Evans
Ellin Goetz and Michael Watkins
Although they champion different causes, wife and husband Ellin Goetz and Michael Watkins share an important goal: helping the next generation. A landscape architect, Goetz has a passion for protecting the environment, and was moved to action after seeing changes begin in Naples since she moved to the area. She started the Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust in the late 1980s, and also became part of an effort that led to Conservation Collier. Both organizations focus on preserving the environment. Watkins aims his efforts at helping underprivileged children. Among his efforts, he has been making donations to The Education Foundation—Champions for Learning, a Collier nonprofit investing in innovative ways to help students learn, for more than a decade. Local Charitable Support: Southwestern Florida Land Preservation Trust, Conservation Collier, the Everglades Foundation, Champions for Learning, Fun Time Early Childhood Academy Insight: “When you help kids grow up nicely, the whole world is better. It’s a wonderful way to build a strong America,” Watkins says. —T.E.
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Jackie Bennett
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After hearing that some local children were going to school who did not have their own underwear, Jackie Bennett’s initial efforts to buy some to take to a school eventually led to a plan for a cocktail party with her friends that raised $5,000 for the cause. Then Bennett learned that many youngsters were also in desperate need of school uniforms, and she saw this unmet need as her chance to give back. As a result, she established a foundation: In 2012, she officially launched Angels Undercover, which has donated more than 15,000 uniforms, plus underwear and socks, to more than 7,500 needy students in 11 different Collier County elementary schools. Local Charitable Support: Angels Undercover Insight: “When I saw what 20 women could do in a couple of hours, I realized I was onto something that I could build on,” Bennett says. —T.E. NAPLES CHARITY REGISTER
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Judy and John Hushon
Judy and John Hushon are determined to preserve what makes Naples special, from its vibrant culture to its lush environment. A Harvard-trained biochemist, Judy specialized in environmental toxicology, a background that makes her a crucial asset to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, to which she has contributed countless hours and dollars. Judy has used her scientific expertise to conduct studies of pesticides in South Florida waters and has testified on environmental issues on behalf of the Conservancy. She volunteers once a week as a naturalist on the nonprofit’s educational boat tours. And this past spring, the Hushons made a financial contribution for naming rights to the Policy Center on the third floor of the Eva Sugden Gomez Environmental Planning Center as part of a $38 million renovation to the Conservancy campus. Since 2002, the Hushons have donated more than $100,000 a year to local nonprofits, including the Culinary & Hospitality Education Foundation of Southwest Florida, of which Judy is president. John’s passion projects have focused on the arts, specifically the Naples Art Association and Opera Naples. Four years ago, he joined the NAA board to help the nonprofit retool itself as an artistic resource for the community, he says. The Hushons have made significant financial contributions towards the building of a 400seat theater in East Naples for Opera Naples, of which John recently became chairman. Local Charitable Support: Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Culinary & Hospitality Education Foundation of Southwest Florida, Naples Art Association, Opera Naples Insight: “People are aware of the paradise that we live in, and there is certainly a desire to keep that intact,” John says. —Brian Patrick Eha
John and Judy Hushon
Cheryl Barber
Cheryl Barber
After touring PACE Center for Girls in Immokalee, Cheryl Barber turned to the girls and asked them how she could help. Their wish: shade. PACE motivates girls to reach their goals, but the grounds of the eight-year-old center were not exactly inspiring. The courtyard was
paved with bricks commemorating the donors who helped build the center, and not much else. “The girls didn’t know it, but they hit upon one of my passions in life—gardening,” Barber says. With her initial donation of $300,000, the courtyard transformation is phase one of a renovation of the grounds. The project added an irrigation system along with boulders to provide shaded seating areas near the live oaks, pitch apple trees and other native plants. The garden, unveiled in May, provides the shade the girls longed for. The green space will be used for education and recreation, a tranquil place to enjoy lunch or read a book. The PACE girls will have an active role in the garden as well, including educating visitors on the plants. Local Charitable Support: PACE Center for Girls in Immokalee Insight: “The garden shows them that I think they are worth something beautiful,” Barber says. “It’s about self-esteem.” —Lauren Daniels
Pat Murphy
Volunteering more than 10,000 hours, fostering nearly 250 kittens and acting as a major financial supporter, Pat Murphy has become a key figure at Humane Society Naples. Last summer, Murphy and her husband, Jim, were the first to take part in HSN’s new charitable gift annuity, which allows donors to support a nonprofit while receiving a fixed payment for life. The couple has also made major contributions to HSN’s Spay/Neuter Assistance Program and provided donations to name both of the kitten rooms. Murphy, who owns eight cats herself (some adoptees from her foster care), also brings kittens to local nursing homes for weekly visits. Local Charitable Support: Humane Society Naples Insight: “What a horrible decision it is for people to have to make, when they come in with a sick or injured animal and have to put them down because they can’t afford to help them,” Pat says. “I want to help people who come into situations like that.” —T.E.
Mariann MacDonald
For Mariann MacDonald, concern for the welfare of child patients in Naples starts with
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her 25 grandchildren. Her husband, Robert, who grew up in the city, is the oldest of 11 siblings, all of whom live in Naples with their families. These family connections are a major reason for the couple’s recent donation of $6 million to renovate the emergency department at NCH Healthcare System’s North Naples hospital campus. Although the new emergency room will be divided between children and adults, the bulk of the MacDonalds’ donation is going to the pediatric side, which will feature a whimsical environment complete with customizable lighting in the treatment rooms that allows young patients to choose their favorite color. Local Charitable Support: NCH Healthcare System Insight: “If we can build an ER that makes the children feel safe and secure when they’re sick, that’s a wonderful thing,” Mariann says. —B.E.
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Mary Smith
Mary Smith
When kids in Naples want to see what life was like at the turn of the last century, they visit Palm Cottage, the Naples Historical Society’s showpiece and the oldest house in Naples. For Mary Smith, the chairwoman for the Naples Historical Society, Palm Cottage was one of the reasons she chose to donate $1 million to the society last fall. Passionate about history and a lover of beautiful things, Smith was moved several years ago to help restore the cottage after finding it run down and badly furnished. Her love of the past does not imply a lack of foresight: Smith’s generous donation will seed an endowment to keep the society running for a long time to come. Local Charitable Support: Naples Historical Society Insight: Says Smith, “I want to set an example here, because it’s going to take a heck of a lot more than $1 million.” —B.E. NAPLES CHARITY REGISTER
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Social season has arrived—and your datebook is packed with charity soirees, cultural galas and holiday festivities. With each invite comes that perennial conundrum: What to wear? Sometimes a specified dress code provides some guidance—Beach Party, Black-Tie Optional— but many have become so cliché that dressing fete-fabulous can be even more challenging. For instance, when a celebrity golf tournament calls for “athletic attire,” should you hit the links in a super-sporty designer dress, or opt for sophisticated activewear instead? Or, for a black-tie affair, would a bespoke suit be acceptable, or will only the archetypal tuxedo suffice? With help from three Naples style gurus, we deconstruct a trio of dress codes, provide what-to-wear tips and feature some of our favorite picks from the upcoming season.
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Definition: Subdued sensibility with a sophisticated twist Dress tips: There is a reason Coco Chanel’s famous quote, “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury,” is one of Naples’ favorite mantras. The city’s fashionable residents believe comfort and great style make the perfect pairing. “The trick to this look,” says Marilyn Hellman, owner of Marilyn’s Distinctive European Fashion on Fifth Avenue South, “is balancing practical pieces with current trends.” She suggests a feminine silhouette, such as a cotton dress or linen-blend separates, in a neutral palette like white, cream, grey or beige. Don’t discount the tunic or an oversized jacket as a partner to pants. Add zing with crisp florals and bold graphics. For galas and black-tie events, long gowns may
be the autopilot pick, but shorter cocktail dresses won’t raise eyebrows. Dressing don’ts: Avoid calf-length hemlines, as they may not flatter legs and ankles. Unless playing a sport is involved, men’s shorts should be skipped. For men: Classic cool is the name of the game. Hellman recommends a pastel linen suit with a tailored shirt or knit top. For black-tie, stick with a traditional tuxedo and dark neckwear. Accessories: For women, keep jewelry tasteful and minimalistic and invest in one of the season’s colorful carryalls. A scarf offers easy elegance and a protective layer against the elements and chilly air conditioning. For men, smarten up any outfit with suede loafers sans socks and a woven fedora.
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Brunello Cucinelli navy travel blazer, microcheck spread-collar shirt, six-pocket cotton red pant, and ink suede boot, Ballast 1903 Collections Valiant watch, Marissa Collections
for her
Oscar De La Renta English Garden Mikado dress; Manolo Blahnik 50MM pump in bordeaux suede; Alexander McQueen De Manta clutch; Irene Neuwirth cushion-cut aquamarine ring, Marissa Collections
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Definition: Stylish, flower power regalia Dressing tips: As the name suggests, these parties are (mostly) held in the great outdoors, and most commonly in the spring to commemorate holidays, births and new beginnings. Unlike other alfresco-style events, like barbecues or picnics, “these tend to be more formal and require dressier apparel,” says Marissa Collections Assistant Manager Kira Hvidsten. When attire isn’t specified, consider factors like weather and the type of gathering. Floral prints and bright, citrusy shades in airy fabrics like silk, organza and light cotton will complement the surroundings and keep skin cool. For casual affairs, Hvidsten encourages wearing dresses with longer hems, like maxis, and knee-length ones if the venue is more formal. Dressing don’ts: Regardless of the event, shorts and flip-flops are not appropriate, says Hvidsten. Don’t pack on too many juxtaposing prints and stay away from dark fabrics. For men: Channel the “guy-in-a-garden” look with brightly colored rolled chinos, a button-down shirt and a lightweight blazer in navy, khaki or seersucker. Accessories: For women, hats are usually expected and wedges or low pumps will help keep heels from sinking into the ground. When wearing a busy print, keep jewelry reserved and let the ensemble shine. For men, trade sandals for a pair of ankle boots or closed-toe kicks and add a contemporary timepiece.
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for Her
Carolina Herrera bee floral dress; Nancy Gonzalez crocodile shoulder bag; Oscar de la Renta metallic-accent lace blouse with high-waisted pant (by special order); Nina Ricci book clutch; Jimmy Choo Define glittered suede pump; Saks Fifth Avenue
for him
Armani Collezioni two-button sportcoat, modern-fit dress shirt and pant; Canali red medallion silk tie; A. Testoni grain English suede loafer; Saks Fifth Avenue
After Five
Dressing tips: Post-work cocktail parties may not require guests to dress extravagantly, but everyday corporate wear simply won’t do. “These events do carry a more deluxe, higher end connotation,” says Sherrill Dixon, Fifth Avenue Club director at Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples. “Fabrics are more lavish, and everything—shoes and jewelry included—is more elegant.” Choose pantsuits, skirts and dresses in luxe materials like silk, satin, lace or brocade. Dixon also recommends pieces that make an impact, such as a short, sequined shirt or a silk jumpsuit. A little white dress is ubiquitously classic, or pick a pale hue like light blue or lilac instead. Dressing don’ts: Casual clothing. “Daytime clothing is not appropriate, especially for an evening event,” says Dixon. Men should also steer clear of polos, short-sleeved shirts and Florida-inspired prints. For men: A dark suit or a jacket with sharply tailored trousers looks dressed up, day or night. Accessories: For women, bright baubles work best for monochromatic attire. A pair of statement-making pumps and one of the season’s “It” bags will take the ensemble up a notch. For men, opt for whimsical neckwear and loafers in leather or textured hide.
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Definition: Business basics with a first-class upgrade
Play Sherlock. The answer to unlocking the “dressiness” of a dress code may be found on the invite itself. Expensive card stock, raised lettering and gold engraving are telltale signs of a fancy shindig. If no clues are forthcoming, call the host and ask. She or he will be happy to fill you in. Ask a stylist. Those people walking around your favorite boutique or department store do more than haul your picks to a dressing room and ask if you want a different size. They know a lot about trends and the season’s must-have essentials. If you have questions, ask. Plus, that good advice is gratis. Theme 101. If you RSVP for a themed event and have zilch to wear, you cannot show up in your street clothes, no matter how nice they are. Hit your attic, a costume shop, party store or one of Naples’ many consignment shops and pick something appropriate. You are sure to wear it again, on Halloween, for instance.
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Retirement.
At The Arlington, a stranger is just a friend we haven’t met yet. And with construction well underway, future residents are even more excited about life at The Arlington and all the opportunities they’ll have to socialize and share new experiences. Already, members of our “freshman class” are getting to know each other and making new friends through planned social and educational events. It’s just one more reason you’ll dig retirement at The Arlington.
Get to know the friendly faces at The Arlington. You’ll find yourself surrounded by a community of interesting new people who will soon feel like old friends. Call or stop by today: (239) 206-2646. The Arlington Information Center and Model 12276 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 501 • Naples, FL 34113 Mon - Fri. 8:30-5 | Sat. 9-4 | Sunday by appointment The Arlington of Naples welcomes people of all faiths, beliefs and traditions. A Lutheran Life Community — Serving seniors and their families for more than a century. Lutheran Life Communities: Empowering vibrant, grace-filled living across all generations.
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American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
American Cancer American Heart Society – Marco Island Association, Southwest Florida Market The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Main Fundraising Event: Southwest Florida Heart Ball Date: March 28, 2015 Location: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Main Fundraising Event: Bucket List Bash
Main Fundraising Event: Imagination Ball
Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs
Date: March 6, 2015
Date: February 28, 2015
Description of Event: Each year, the South-
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort,
Location: Marco Island Marriott Beach Re-
west Florida Heart Ball draws an estimated
Naples
sort, Golf Club & Spa
400 business and community leaders for a
Description of Event: All aboard the Orient
Description of Event: The grand “Break
black-tie gala evening to celebrate and sup-
Express for the Fifth Annual Bucket List Bash!
Through to Find a Cure” event honoring Bill
port advancements in cardiovascular science.
Recalling an age when time spent traveling
and Doreen Dean will feature an open bar,
Chairpersons: Dr. Larry and Becky Antonucci
was as anticipated as the final destination, this
a fabulous full-course dinner, dancing and
Major Sponsors: Lee Memorial Health Sys-
trip features a journey across five destina-
silent and live auctions.
tem, Arthrex Inc., NCH Healthcare System
tions while guests enjoy fine wine and cuisine,
Chairpersons: Dick and Debra Shanahan
Ticket Price: $500
fabulous entertainment and a chance to bid on
Major Sponsor: BMO Harris Bank (Present-
Contact: Katie Southard
the much-talked-about silent and live auction
ing Sponsor)
Telephone: 239-495-4911
items. Prepare to experience the elegance of a
Ticket Price: $250
Web: swflheartball.ahaevents.org
bygone era at the Bucket List Bash!
Contact: Sue Olszak
Chairpersons: Susie Holden McCurry, Jen-
Telephone: 239-642-8800
nifer McCurry
Web: acsimaginationball.com
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., PNC Wealth Management, Wells Fargo, Haynes Corp., Structure Medical, Discovery Communications, FMI Hansa Medical Products Ticket Price: $500 Contact: MacKenzie Sivret Telephone: 239-261-0337, ext. 3858 Web: acsbucketlistbash.com
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CRAVING FASHION Event: The annual style event at Waterside Shops featured entertainment, model greeters, shopping and fun, benefiting Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. Venue: Waterside Shops. A Naples Illustrated-sponsored event. 1. Kaleigh Grover, Anne Fleming, Teri Evans, Carmen Taylor 2. Lori and Chad Oliver 3. Amy Sedlacek, Krista Fogelsong, Anne Fleming 4. Brittany Cohill, Andrew Sicnolf 5. Joergen and Pernilla Albrechtsen
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AMIkids Southwest Florida
Angels Undercover of Collier County
Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities
Since opening its doors in 1991, AMIkids Southwest Florida has helped more than 2,200 Lee County teens transform from troubled youths to productive citizens. AMIkids SWFL combines academics, counseling, behavioral treatment and vocational training opportunities that lead to a 90 percent success rate. The caring faculty and staff provide a long-term, comprehensive approach to helping our children succeed within the community.
Angels Undercover promotes education by providing underwear, socks and uniform T-shirts and shorts to elementary schoolchildren in Collier County who would otherwise come to school inadequately dressed. By giving the children basic clothing necessities, we help them arrive at school with confidence and ready to learn.
The Fine Art of Living series raises funds to support programs that improve the lives of the underprivileged in our community. These funds are disbursed through the Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities. In 2014, we will distribute funds raised to agencies focusing on mental health, shelters and exceptional services.
Main Fundraising Event: Sip and Putt Golf
Main Fundraising Event: The Fine Art of
Event
Culture
Date: April 13, 2015
Date: February 7, 2015
Location: Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples
Location: A private club in Port Royal, Naples
Main Fundraising Event: Charting a New
Description of Event: Challenge your putting
Description of Event: The Fine Art of Living
Course for AMIkids Southwest Florida
skills and win prizes while meeting friends
events celebrate fine cuisine, superb wines,
Date: February 21, 2015
and tasting wine and hors d’oeuvres along
magnificent design and distinctive art in an
Location: Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, Fort
the way at this fun, casual event. The Golden
extraordinary, fresh and unique way.
Myers
Gate Jazz Band will provide entertainment,
Chairpersons: Rebecca Lambert, Laura
Description of Event: The signature event
and 100 percent of proceeds will go to the
Strain, Karen Gburek, Stephanie Dixon
for AMIkids Southwest Florida features a
children.
Ticket Price: $350
cocktail hour, dinner and a live and silent
Honorary Chairperson: Dr. Kamela Patton
Contact: Stephanie Dixon
auction. Proceeds will go towards funding
Chairpersons: Lynn Davidson, David Drobis,
Telephone: 239-262-0353
AMIkids Southwest Florida programs, such as
Lisa Morse
Web: fineartoflivingnaples.com
vocational training and behavioral counseling.
Major Sponsor: Chico’s
Chairperson: John Ingraham
Ticket Price: $100
Major Sponsor: Gulf Harbour Yacht Club
Contact: Jackie Bennett
Ticket Price: $100
Telephone: 239-596-0690
Contact: John Ingraham
Web: angels-underover.org
Telephone: 239-560-6344 Web: amikidsswflorida.org
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ArtsNaples World Festival
Ave Maria University
Avow
ArtsNaples World Festival is designed to celebrate the cultural arts from around the globe—one region at a time. The 2015 festival will take place May 1–10 and create an immersion into the exciting cultural arts of France, with events including art, music, opera, theater, cuisine and more.
Ave Maria University is a vibrant academic institution located in beautiful Southwest Florida. AMU pledges faithfulness to the teachings of the Catholic Church and is committed to offering one of the finest classical liberal arts curricula available, as well as opportunities for specialized study in all of the sciences and humanities.
Main Fundraising Event: Printemps à Paris
Main Fundraising Event: Fourth Annual Ave
Gala, Paris in Spring Gala
Maria University Scholarship Dinner
Avow was founded in 1983 as Collier County’s original nonprofit hospice. Today, Avow’s companies care not only for those who are terminally ill, but also for those who have serious and chronic illnesses or who have suffered great loss. Avow’s services include hospice and palliative care, grief and bereavement support for anyone who has experienced a loss, and community education on topics related to serious illness, caregiving and grief.
Date: April 30, 2015
Date: February 19, 2015
Location: The Club at Olde Cypress, Naples
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Main Fundraising Event: Butterfly Ball
Description of Event: With a springtime in
Description of Event: Ave Maria University
Date: March 21, 2015
Paris theme, this festive evening will support
will host its Fourth Annual Scholarship Din-
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort
the upcoming annual festival.
ner featuring Lou Holtz as keynote speaker.
Description of Event: The Butterfly Ball
Chairpersons: Trey Farmer, Lacey King
The annual dinner will seek to raise funds to
raises funds to support Avow’s patient and
Ticket Price: $350
support AMU student scholarships.
community care programs. It features dinner,
Contact: Trey Farmer
Chairperson: Colleen Kvetko
entertainment and auctions.
Telephone: 239-390-2788
Ticket Price: $350 per person, $1,000
Chairperson: Lee Pinto
Web: artsnaples.org
patron
Ticket Price: $300
Contact: Stacy Laffere
Contact: Rachael Tenz
Telephone: 239-280-1565
Telephone: 239-649-3697
Web: avemaria.edu
Web: avowcares.org
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Baby Basics of Collier County
The Baker Museum Friends of Art
Baby Basics of Collier County is a volunteer organization that provides free diapers and kindness to more than 345 infants and toddlers from low-income working families in Collier County and Bonita Springs. The organization was founded in 2004 and has had an impact on more than 1,600 families in Collier County and Bonita Springs since it began.
Celebrating its fifteenth anniversary, The Baker Museum is one of the foremost fine arts museums in Southwest Florida. The museum hosts several traveling exhibitions to complement works from its permanent collections. The internationally recognized holdings of American modern and contemporary art include nearly 3,000 objects and continue to grow. The facility includes 15 galleries, a glass-domed conservatory, a resource room and a museum store.
Main Fundraising Event: Baby Basics of Collier County’s Sixth Annual Walking Challenge Date: January 24, 2015
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is the nation’s leading advocate for family literacy dedicated to achieving 100 percent literacy in America. Twenty-five years ago, former First Lady Barbara Bush launched the national nonprofit foundation to help provide parents and children the skills needed to read and learn together as a family. Main Fundraising Event: Celebration of Reading Date: February 13, 2015
Location: North Collier Regional Park,
Main Fundraising Event: Gods and Heroes
Location: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Naples
Gala
Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs
Description of Event: Baby Basics of Collier
Date: February 21, 2015
Description of Event: Hosted by Jeb Bush
County’s Sixth Annual Walking Challenge is
Location: The Baker Museum, Figge Con-
and members of the Bush family, the event
open to all ages and includes a 1.5 to 6-mile
servatory, Naples
features best-selling authors and a unique set
walk in the park to increase public awareness
Description of Event: Celebrating an
by Walt Disney World to help raise awareness
about Baby Basics.
exhibition at the Baker Museum from École
about family literacy programs and volunteer
Ticket Price: $20 entry fee for one adult and
des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Gods and Heroes
opportunities.
one child, $10 for additional children
celebrates masterpieces by artists including
Honorary Chairperson: Former Governor
Contact: Jean Ann Lynch
Francois Boucher, Albrecht Durer and Rem-
Jeb Bush
Telephone: 617-510-4468
brandt van Rijn, plus a night of spectacular
Chairpersons: Fred and Stephanie Pezeshkan,
Web: babybasicscollier.org
decor and French-themed food.
Thomas R. and Ann Grady
Ticket Price: $500 to $1,000; sponsorships
Ticket Price: $250, sponsorships begin at
begin at $5,000
$5,000
Contact: Crystal Diggs
Contact: Tina Matte
Telephone: 239-597-1111
Telephone: 239-277-6295
Web: artisnaples.org
Web: barbarabush.org
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Bayshore Cultural and Performing Arts Center The Bayshore Cultural and Performing Arts Center (CAPA) mission is to provide a state-of-the-art cultural and performing arts center that showcases local visual and performing artists, thereby offering affordable and accessible educational, cultural and performance opportunities for the community. Main Fundraising Event: Spring for the Arts Gala
Bonita Springs Lions Eye Clinic
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County
Established in 2007, the eye clinic based in Bonita Springs is available for free eye care for the indigent in Southwest Florida. The clinic assists more than 6,000 patients yearly with their eye-care needs. Local eye physicians and volunteers run an extremely efficient service that provides diagnostic tests, examinations, minor surgery, therapy and free eyeglasses to those in the Southwest Florida five-county area who meet the criteria.
The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County is a nonprofit youth-development organization that annually serves 3,000 of the most at-risk children and teens in Collier County. The club provides a safe, positive place where local youths acquire academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Main Fundraising Event: Youth of the Year Celebration Date: March 2, 2015 Location: Artis—Naples
Date: March 24, 2015 Location: Naples Sailing & Yacht Club
Main Fundraising Event: Eye Ball Soiree
Description of Event: The Youth of the Year
Description of Event: The gala will include a
Date: January 31, 2015
Celebration is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs
cocktail reception, music by Naples perform-
Location: Everglades Wonder Gardens,
of America’s Youth of the Year program, a
ing artists Rebecca Richardson and the Dan
Bonita Springs
national recognition program for members.
Heck Trio, a live auction and dinner. Proceeds
Description of Event: The Inaugural Eye Ball
It was established to foster young people’s
from the gala benefit Bayshore CAPA opera-
Soiree will be held on the grounds of the Ev-
character, personal growth and leadership
tions.
erglades Wonder Gardens. Surrounded by a
qualities.
Honorary Chairpersons: Windstar on Naples
botanical and zoo environment, this first-time
Chairpersons: Mary Pat Hussey, Timothy
Bay Lovers of the Arts
event will feature an array of chefs, music,
Ubben
Chairpersons: Steve Kutler, Charlane King
silent and live auctions, photos and more.
Major Sponsor: Naples Illustrated
Major Sponsor: Life in Naples
Honorary Chairperson: Bonita Springs Lions
Ticket Price: $1,000
Ticket Price: $195
Eye Clinic
Contact: Brigette Fahl
Contact: Susan Gibbons
Chairperson: Trish Leonard
Telephone: 239-325-1765
Telephone: 239-775-2800
Major Sponsor: BMO Harris Bank
Web: bgccc.com
Web: bayshorecapa.org
Ticket Price: $100 Contact: Trish Leonard Telephone: 239-398-9999 Web: bonitalions.org
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NCH healthcare foundation Event: 55th annual NCH Hospital Ball, where Bob, Mariann and Megan MacDonald donated $6 million for the renovation of the NCH Emergency Department. Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. A Naples Illustrated-sponsored event.
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1. Dr. Allen Weiss, Mary Jane Briggs, Senator Garrett Richter 2. Christine and Terry Flynn 3. Megan MacDonald, Brad Phelps, Ryan Frost 4. Amber Andel, Kevin Sullivan, Jane Cox 5. Karl Wiedamann, Betty Lou Tucker
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Cancer Alliance of Naples (CAN)
Catholic Charities of Collier County
The Celebrity Martini Glass Auction
CAN helps local low-income cancerstricken children and adults by providing nonmedical financial assistance, group support sessions and educational information while they are in chemo or radiation therapy. CAN pays rent and utilities so families in Collier and southern Lee counties won’t be evicted or lose utilities while they are too ill to work. CAN also helps feed these families and supplies gas so they can get to their treatments.
The mission of Catholic Charities of Collier County is to fight poverty, strengthen families and build communities. Agency services and programs shall ensure human dignity and enhance the quality of life for all persons, regardless of race, creed, color or religious affiliation.
The principal fundraiser is an annual auction that features more than 20 martini glasses autographed by A-list celebrities. The signed glasses by local artists as well as artists from all over the world are designed specifically around the celebrity’s accomplishments. The 2015 auction will benefit PAWS and Honor Flight. Through the power of art, we can make a difference in the lives of those who so bravely served our country.
Main Fundraising Event: Emerald Ball 2015 Date: March 14, 2015 Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Description of Event: The thirtieth anniver-
Main Fundraising Event: Wine, Women &
sary of the Emerald Ball features dinner, danc-
Main Fundraising Event: The Celebrity Martini
Shoes Two-Day Event
ing, and silent and live auctions.
Glass Auction
Date: February 5 and 6, 2015
Chairpersons: Rita and Dominick Cavuoto
Date: February 8, 2015
Location: Quail West Country Club, Naples
Ticket Price: $300
Location: Sugden Community Theatre, Naples
Description of Event: On Thursday, February
Contact: Star Barto
Description of Event: The CMGA has struck
5, the WWS Luncheon will include wine served
Telephone: 239-455-2655
on a concept that brings together film, art, mu-
by handsome men, shopping for high-end shoes
Web: catholiccharitiescc.org
sic and entertainment (F.A.M.E.). By auctioning
and accessories, auctions and a fashion show.
off one-of-a-kind martini glasses, the CMGA is
Friday, February 6, will follow with CAN’s sec-
able to meet needs within the community as
ond annual “Sole Mate” Gala, which will feature
well as support our veterans.
fine wines, dining, dancing and auction.
Chairperson: Brenda Melton
Honorary Chairpersons: Dr. Chaundre and
Major Sponsors: Naples Illustrated, Breitling,
Mary Cross
Patrick Dearborn John R. Wood, Gallery One,
Chairperson: Karen Ann Richards
Naples Luxury Imports, Yamron Jewelers
Major Sponsors: 21st Century Oncology, Fidel-
Ticket Price: By invitation only
ity Investments, Arthrex Inc., Morgan Stanley,
Contact: Brenda Melton
Naples Illustrated, Fox 4
Telephone: 239-285-7459
Ticket Price: $195 luncheon, $250 gala
Web: naplescmga.com
Contact: Marianne St. Johns Telephone: 239-643-4673 Web: cancernaples.com
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Charity for Change The Charity for Change “Giver” Program reaches 4,000-plus elementary schoolchildren weekly, bringing character education to life through educational activities and engaging children in the community by giving and volunteering, while supporting academic achievement and character development. Students learn about charities and realize their ability to make a difference in the community while developing empathy for others.
Children’s Advocacy Center
Christ Child Society of Naples
The Children’s Advocacy Center is an agency that provides a coordinated, multi-agency approach to the investigation, intervention, and treatment of sexual and physical child abuse. Our mission is to improve the lives of abused children in Collier County. Our vision is to create a community where child abuse is not tolerated.
This all-volunteer, nondenominational group of women contributes time, energy and funds to help underprivileged children in Collier County. Our mission is to improve infant care, provide for basic needs and promote literacy wherever needed. Main Fundraising Event: Red Wagon Gala Date: March 28, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: Beach Ball: Morocco
Location: Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples
Date: March 28, 2015
Description of Event: Guests at the Red
Main Fundraising Event: The “Giver” Challenge
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort
Wagon Gala will enjoy cocktails and dinner
Date: March 28, 2015
Description of Event: Prepare to be whisked
while bidding on exciting live auction items.
Location: The Club at Olde Cypress, Naples
away on a magic carpet to enjoy a casual,
Chairperson: Penny Parmelee
Description of Event: Not your typical evening
themed event that takes place in a beauti-
Major Sponsors: Northern Trust, Bigham
out—you’ll enter the glowing rainforest of the
ful beach town in Morocco. Enjoy specialty
Jewelers
“Giver” challenge dressed in safari attire and
drinks, live music, dinner and desserts, live
Ticket Price: $300
ready for lively games at your dinner table in a
and silent auctions, and a whole lot of fun.
Contact: Penny Parmelee
friendly, unusual competition filled with laughs
Chairperson: Michele Thoman
Telephone: 239-434-2060
and surprises.
Major Sponsor: Arthrex Inc.
Web: christchildnaples.org
Honorary Chairpersons: State Rep. Kathleen
Ticket Price: $250
Passidomo and John Passidomo
Contact: Bryan Lee
Chairpersons: Jackie Ressa, Brooke Stone
Telephone: 239-263-8383, ext. 233
Ticket Price: $150
Web: caccollier.org
Contact: Suzanne Todd Telephone: 239-592-6787 Web: charityforchange.org
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Classic Chamber Concerts Inc.
Collier Child Care Resources Inc.
Classic Chamber Concerts’ mission is to provide world-class music and to educate and encourage young audiences to enjoy classical music.
Our mission is to support the needs of Collier County’s children, families and early-learning professionals by providing high-quality education, resources and child-care services.
Main Fundraising Event: Classic Chamber Concerts Annual Gala “Swing, Swing, Swing”
Main Fundraising Event: Big Impressions by
Community Foundation of Collier County The Community Foundation of Collier County connects those who give with those who need. For good. Forever. We improve the quality of life in our region by promoting charitable giving, educating donors and leading the way on critical community issues. We work with donors to ensure that their contributions are used for effective grant-making, and provide donors with community knowledge and staff expertise.
Date: February 23, 2015
Little Artists
Location: Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples
Date: March 27, 2015
Description of Event: Now in its nineteenth
Location: The von Liebig Art Center, Naples
season in Naples, Classic Chamber Concerts
Description of Event: At the Big Impressions
provides a rich variety of classical music
by Little Artists event, artwork donated by
performed by leading chamber concert artists
local artists along with sculptural pieces and
from throughout the world.
self-portraits produced by the children who
Honorary Chairpersons: Betsey and Al Harris
attend the NCEF Early Childhood Develop-
Chairperson: Roz Travis
ment Center will be sold through live and
Main Fundraising Event: Power of the Purse
Ticket Price: $350
silent auctions. A light dinner, wine and live
Date: December 4, 2014
Contact: Harriet Lickhalter
entertainment will also be provided.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Telephone: 239-514-1802
Chairpersons: Jessica Guth, Mabel Ramirez
Description of Event: The Power of the Purse
Web: classicchamberconcerts.org
Major Sponsors: The “CCCR Business 100,” a
brings together civic-minded leaders whose
local group of businesses that supports Collier
charitable activities help improve the well-
Child Care Resources mission and programs
being of women and girls in our community.
Ticket Price: $50
Proceeds support the Women’s Initiative
Contact: Niccole Howard
Network Endowment Fund at the Community
Telephone: 239-643-3908
Foundation.
Web: collierchildcare.org
Honorary Chairperson: Erin Brockovich Chairpersons: Myra Friedman, Jacquelyn Pierce Major Sponsors: BMO Private Bank, WGCU Public Media Ticket Price: Varies Contact: Ann Hughes Telephone: 239-649-5000 Web: cfcollier.org
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Community Pregnancy Clinics
Community School of Naples
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Community Pregnancy Clinics offers professional, compassionate care for pregnant women. We specialize in caring for women who are facing an unexpected or unwanted pregnancy. With a difficult pregnancy come difficult choices, and women need the facts to make an informed decision based on a culture of life.
The Community School of Naples, an independent pre-K3 through grade 12 college preparatory school, believes that providing financial assistance to qualified students is consistent with the overall school mission and that it enhances our ability to enroll qualified and deserving students who might not otherwise be able to attend. The Angel Ball is the main source of funding for the CSN Financial Aid Program.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a grassroots environmental organization founded in 1964 that is dedicated to protecting the region’s water, land, wildlife and future. This is accomplished through the synergistic efforts of environmental education, policy, science and wildlife rehabilitation.
Main Fundraising Event: Bringing Communities to Life Date: March 12, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: Magic Under the Mangroves Date: March 5, 2015
Location: Hilton Naples
Main Fundraising Event: Angel Ball
Location: Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Description of Event: This annual fundraiser
Date: November 15, 2014
Nature Center, Naples
is in support of CPCI and its life-affirming mis-
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Description of Event: Magic Under the
sion. This year’s event features public figure
Description of Event: The Angel Ball is cel-
Mangroves, the annual fundraising gala for
Dr. Ben Carson speaking on the topic of life as
ebrating 30 years of fundraising success. This
the Conservancy, is an eco-chic celebration of
well as his support of pregnancy clinics from
year’s event, “Let the Good Times Roll—laissez
Southwest Florida’s unique environment with
his perspective as a neurosurgeon.
le bon temps rouler,” promises an evening to
cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auc-
Honorary Chairperson: Gary Ingold
remember, where guests will experience fine
tions and a gourmet dinner.
Chairpersons: Lucia and B.J. Barone, Tina
dining, entertainment and auction delights.
Chairperson: Lynne Shotwell
Ferrao, Maureen Murphy, David Joyce, Kay
Chairpersons: Marnu and Neil Chur, Ashley
Major Sponsor: Northern Trust
Thurston
and Adam Gerry
Ticket Price: $750 individual, $3,500-
Major Sponsor: 41 West
Major Sponsor: Naples Illustrated
$50,000 patron
Ticket Price: Call for information
Ticket Price: $750
Contact: Nikkie Dvorchak
Contact: Caitlin Schubert
Contact: Jane Badger
Telephone: 239-403-4218
Telephone: 239-262-6381
Telephone: 239-597-7575
Web: conservancy.org
Web: community4life.com
Web: communityschoolnaples.org
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Event: The Naples Winter Wine Festival brought in $13.5 million for the children of Collier County, including $1.4 million raised for a children’s mental health initiative. Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. A Naples Illustrated-sponsored event. 1. Adria Starkey, Olivier Krug, Linda Richards Malone, Anne Welsh McNulty 2. Marilisa Allegrini 3. Tia and Victor Young 4. Anne Welsh McNulty, Shelia Smith Davis 5. Chuck and Sharon Hallberg
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary comprises 13,000 acres of fragile wetlands and the world’s largest old-growth bald cypress forest. It was established as a National Audubon Society sanctuary in 1954 and is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary. This premier environmental learning center features a 2.25-mile boardwalk through the ancient forest, and a visitor center with a nature store, tea room, art gallery and classrooms.
Culinary & Hospitality Education Foundation of Southwest Florida CHEF provides scholarships for college students from Lee and Collier counties studying for culinary arts and hospitality professions at FGCU, Johnson & Wales North Miami and CIA Hyde Park. CHEF also supports local high school and vocational school programs. Main Fundraising Event: Old Fashioned Fundraiser—No Auctions, Just Fun
David Lawrence Center and Foundation David Lawrence Center is the Southwest Florida-based, not-for-profit leading provider of behavioral health solutions dedicated to inspiring and creating life-changing wellness for every individual. The center provides innovative, comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, residential and community-based prevention and treatment services for children and adults who experience mental health, emotional, psychological and substance-abuse challenges.
Date: November 21, 2014 Main Fundraising Event: Anniversary
Location: FGCU Sugden School of Resort and
Main Fundraising Event: Signatures of
Celebration
Hospitality Management, Fort Myers
Greece, An Elegant Evening at the Parthenon
Date: December 5, 2014
Description of Event: There will be wine tast-
Date: January 17, 2015
Location: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary,
ings and food stations featured at this event,
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Naples
along with a judging of tablescapes prepared
Description of Event: This year’s fundraiser will
Description of Event: Guests will celebrate
by the Events Class, raffles of gourmet dinners
take you on a journey back in time to discover
the milestones of 60 years of environmental
and wines, and a chance for sponsor-level at-
the beauty of Ancient Greece, where you will
conservation, the endurance of the ancient
tendees to have a special wine tasting.
have endless opportunities to bid on luxurious
forest, and the vision for the future. Fine
Ticket Price: $100 per person to sponsor level
auction lots while dining on Greek-inspired
dining and entertainment will combine with
of $2,500 per couple
cuisine and dancing to live band music. Elegant
nighttime forest walks, art exhibits and silent
Contact: Judith Hushon
Grecian and black-tie attire.
auction.
Telephone: 239-643-6222
Honorary Chairpersons: Marissa, Burt and
Chairperson: Beth Preddy
Web: chefswfl.org
Jay Hartington
Ticket Price: $200 per person; $3,000,
Chairpersons: Caryn Buechel, Renae Burgess,
$6,000, $12,000 sponsors
Jenny Haire
Contact: Beth Preddy
Major Sponsor: Arthrex Inc.
Telephone: 239-435-3938
Ticket Price: $500 per person, $1,200 VIP
Web: corkscrew.audubon.org
patron, $10,000 premier sponsor Contact: Paige Simpson Telephone: 239-304-3505 Web: davidlawrencecenter.org
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The Education Foundation— Champions For Learning
The Education Foundation— Champions For Learning
The Education Foundation— Champions For Learning, now celebrating our twenty-fifth year, brings our community together to invest in innovative practices that enrich the environment for student learning.
Additional listing.
The Everglades Foundation
Main Fundraising Event: 25th Annual Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers Dinner Date: April 17, 2015 Location: The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Description of Event: This special dinner
Main Fundraising Event: Night of Champions
will honor our outstanding teachers and the
Date: January 28, 2015
impact they have on student learning each
Location: The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf
and every day.
Club
Chairperson: Bill Barker
Description of Event: Join Champions
Major Sponsors: Suncoast Credit Union
For Learning at this inaugural event as we
Foundation, Arthrex Inc., Naples Daily News,
celebrate 25 years and honor community
Mary Ingram Fund of the Columbus Founda-
leaders who are connecting students to their
tion, CenturyLink, Moorings Park, The Naples
future!
Beach Hotel & Golf Club, NBC-2, Publix
Chairpersons: Keith Walker, Lynn Yaeger
Super Markets Charities
Davidson
Ticket Price: Sponsorships starting at
Major Sponsor: Arthrex Inc., Moe and
$2,500
Dot Kent, Alan Korest, Naples Daily News,
Contact: Susan McManus
Naples Illustrated, Dellora A. and Lester J.
Telephone: 239-643-4755
Norris Foundation, Suncoast Credit Union
Web: championsforlearning.org
The Everglades Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to leading efforts to restore and protect the greater Everglades ecosystem. Founded in 1993 by a group of local outdoor enthusiasts, the foundation has become a respected and important advocate for the sustainability of one of the world’s unique ecosystems that provides the drinking water for one in three Floridians. Main Fundraising Event: ForEverglades Naples Date: April 10, 2015 Location: The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Description of Event: The third annual ForEverglades Naples will feature cocktails on the lawn overlooking the Gulf, an Old Florida-style dinner in the Everglades Dining Room, a lively (and brief) auction and musical entertainment. Attire is swamp buggy chic. Honorary Chairpersons: Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones, Marshall Field V Chairpersons: Ellin Goetz, Dolph von Arx,
Foundation
Nick Penniman
Ticket Price: Sponsorships starting at
Major Sponsors: Naples Illustrated, FineMark
$2,500
Bank, Wasmer & Schroeder
Contact: Susan McManus
Ticket Price: $500 and up
Telephone: 239-643-4755
Contact: Gloria Calle
Web: championsforlearning.org
Telephone: 305-251-0001, ext. 222 Web: evergladesfoundation.org
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THE LEAGUE CLUB Event: The fundraising luncheon, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Inspiration & Anecdotes Presented by IberiaBank raised nearly $250,000 to support philanthropic efforts of The League Club. Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. A Naples Illustrated-sponsored event. 1. Jackie Woods, Kay Bork, Ellen Ryan 2. Anita McCabe, Suzanne Williamson 3. Margaret Dawson, Kate Kennedy 4. Linda and Harry Osborne 5. Jenny Sutton, Sallie Miller
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Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District Inc.
Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Encourages, solicits, receives and administers gifts for scientific, educational and charitable purposes, all for the advancement of Florida Gulf Coast University.
Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) represents the interests of both property owners and businesses in growing and sustaining a healthy, vibrant Fifth Avenue South district.
Main Fundraising Event: The President’s
Main Fundraising Event: 40th Annual Christ-
Date: February 7, 2015
Celebration 2015
mas Walk & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort,
Date: December 4, 2014
Naples
Location: Fifth Avenue South from Ninth
Description of Event: An evening of fine
Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled FDD strives to enhance the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities through community awareness, family support, housing options, and educational, social and recreational activities. Main Fundraising Event: Kaleidoscope Date: February 28, 2015 Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort Description of Event: Kaleidoscope is our
Street to Third Street South, Naples
dining and entertainment, The President’s
Description of Event: This Naples holiday
Celebration is the signature fundraiser for
entertainment, silent and live auctions and
tradition will begin with holiday performanc-
Florida Gulf Coast University. Proceeds
dancing with an Old Hollywood theme.
es, the lighting of the majestic Christmas
from the event will provide scholarships for
Chairperson: Marianne Frey
tree, a visit from Santa, and holiday perfor-
deserving students. Join us for an evening
mances and activities by local schools, dance
like no other!
troupes, church choirs and area performers. Ticket Price: Free Contact: Lise Sundrla Telephone: 239-692-8436 Web: fifthavenuesouth.com
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Chairperson: Miller Couse Ticket Price: $750 per person, $5,000 to $50,000 patron levels Contact: Bill Rice
tenth annual fundraising gala featuring dinner,
Major Sponsor: The David Boies Family Ticket Price: $175 Contact: Teresa Stohs Telephone: 239-594-9007 Web: fddswfl.org
Telephone: 239-590-1077 Web: fgcu.edu/foundation
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Foundation for the Immokalee Child Care Center Provides financial assistance to the Immokalee Child Care Center for capital repairs, tuition assistance and an endowment fund. Main Fundraising Event: Mike Ditka/Jim Hart Celebrity Golf Invitational Date: April 10-11, 2015 Location: Immokalee Casino (pairing party April 10), Golf Club of the Everglades, Naples (Invitational, April 11) Description of Event: Friday evening pairings
Foundation of Collier County Medical Society
Freedom Waters Foundation
The mission of the Foundation of Collier County Medical Society is to provide support and leadership to programs that address access to health care, promote health education and serve the community’s public health needs. The money raised from our efforts stays in Collier County, and provides scholarships to students pursuing careers in health care, aid to programs that care for the underserved, and support of worthy, health-related causes.
Our mission is enhancing lives by providing boating opportunities and marine-related activities for people with disabilities, life-threatening illnesses, youth at risk, others with special needs and veterans. Main Fundraising Event: Kind Mariners Ball Date: March 7, 2015 Location: Naples Sailing & Yacht Club Description of Event: The Kind Mariners Ball is Freedom Waters Foundation’s inaugural gala. With a yachting theme and stunning backdrop of the Naples Sailing & Yacht
party is at the Seminole Casino Immokalee, cocktails, buffet, auction and pairing of ce-
Main Fundraising Event: Docs & Duffers
Club, this elegant event features a cocktail
lebrities with their foursomes. Invitational on
Charity Golf Tournament
reception, dinner, dancing, and live and silent
Saturday includes a shotgun start at 9 a.m.,
Date: September 26, 2015
auctions.
breakfast, lunch and prizes.
Location: Bonita Bay Club Naples
Chairpersons: Mike and Carol Donahue
Honorary Chairpersons: Jim Hart, Mike
Description of Event: The Docs & Duffers
Ticket Price: $300
Ditka
Charity Golf Tournament welcomes golfers
Contact: Mike Donahue
Chairpersons: Don Vining, Charlie White
of all ages and skill levels to enjoy a morning
Telephone: 630-251-3200
Major Sponsors: Seminole Casino Immoka-
of golf, games and fun. The event concludes
Web: freedomwatersfoundation.org
lee, Pulte Group, Arthrex Inc., Stifel Nicolaus
with an awards luncheon. Funds raised
Ticket Price: $550 individual, $2,000 four-
support local scholarships and health-care
some
needs.
Contact: Don Vining
Chairpersons: Dr. Rolando Rivera, Dr. Rich-
Telephone: 239-261-1774
ard Pagliara, Jeremy Darstek
Web: immokaleechildcarecenter.org
Ticket Price: $175 individual, $600 foursome Contact: April Donahue Telephone: 239-435-7727 Web: ccmsfoundation.org
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CELEBRITY MARTINI GLASS AUCTION Event: Celebrity-signed martini glasses auctioned to benefit nonprofit organizations that help veterans, including PAWS Assistance Dogs and Honor Flight. Venue: Artis—Naples. A Naples Illustrated-sponsored event. 1. Joseph Wendt, Bob and Terry Edwards 2. Helmut Richardt, Tamra Nashman 3. Raimonda Childress, Tatiana Ivanchenko, Gene Reeves 4. Dan Garrett, Debbie White 5. Andrew Arreola, Tim Savage
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Friends of Baker Park Friends of Baker Park is a new nonprofit planned to raise the funds for completing the park amenities. The Park Project evolved from a community initiative, was approved by Naples City Council and designed entirely pro bono by Matthew Kragh, of MHK Architecture & Planning. The 2014 Inaugural Prelude to a Park Gala raised more than $5 million for park amenities. Patty and Jay Baker were the successful bidders for the park’s naming rights. Main Fundraising Event: 2015 Prelude to a Park Date: March 7 and 8, 2015 Location: Baker Park, Naples Description of Event: The 2015 Prelude to a Park Gala will raise new funds for essential park amenities. The elegant evening will feature superb dining and entertainment under a starry nighttime sky. A March 8 Family Day celebration will appeal to the entire family. Honorary Chairpersons: Patty and Jay Baker Chairpersons: Delores Sorey, Amy Saad Major Sponsors: Premier, Ronto Group; Design, NHK Architecture & Planning, Matthew H. Kragh; Gold Sponsors, FineMark National Bank & Trust, The Law Offices of Sam J. Saad, III, PA; William Boyajian, Port Royal Jewelers Ticket Price: $350 per person, $500 patron Contact: Delores Sorey Telephone: 239-263-2673
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Friends of Foster Children, Southwest Florida Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida is a privately funded nonprofit, independent of contracts, that provides tutoring, academic mentoring and personal enrichment opportunities to children in, or at risk of, entering the dependency system. We focus on the children we serve with targeted educational and enrichment opportunities that allow each child to fulfill his or her potential.
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc. Friends of the Library is a nonprofit organization that helps fund the expansion and enhancement of programs and services in the Collier County public library system. Incorporated more than 55 years ago, Friends has contributed more than $1.5 million in the last 10 years to meet library needs. Main Fundraising Event: Nick Linn Lecture Series Date: January 26, March 2, March 9, March 23
Main Fundraising Event: Boots & Boogie Bash
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Date: March 21, 2015
Description of Event: The Nick Linn Lecture
Location: Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples
Series is a series of four luncheons and lec-
Description of Event: The eighth annual
tures by nationally known authors, including
Boots & Boogie Bash will be a roof-raising,
Greg Iles, Joseph Finder, Lisa Gardner and
high-energy, Texas-style bash. Cocktails, fine
Sandra Brown.
dining and dancing to a high-octane band
Chairperson: Nick Linn
combine to create an evening of amazing en-
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., Bentley Village
tertainment and fundraising for a great cause.
Ticket Price: $275—$525 for the series
Honorary Chairpersons: Chris and Jackie
Contact: Marlene Kern
Sereno
Telephone: 239-262-8135
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., Children’s
Web: collier-friends.org
Network of Southwest Florida, Home-Tech, Naples Illustrated, Naples Auto Donation Center, NEST Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Jane Billings Telephone: 239-262-1808 Web: friendsoffosterchildren.net
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Friends of Rookery Bay
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy
Garden of Hope and Courage
The Friends of Rookery Bay connects people to Southwest Florida’s dynamic estuarine environment through education, engagement and stewardship by supporting Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Our mission is to provide safe, quality, affordable education and care for children of low-income working families and to prepare the children for kindergarten, ready to read and ready to learn.
The Garden of Hope and Courage is the 2.5-acre healing garden located on the downtown campus of the NCH Healthcare System. In memory of Jan Emfield who passed away from breast cancer in 1994, the Garden is a memorial for loved ones and a place of encouragement for those seeking peace and healing. It exists for the hospital patients, employees and the Naples community.
Main Fundraising Event: 2015 Dinner & AucMain Fundraising Event: Batfish Bash for the
tion: Set Sail for Fun Time
Bay
Date: February 6, 2015
Date: March 14, 2015
Location: The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf
Location: Rookery Bay Environmental Learn-
Club
ing Center, Naples
Description of Event: A cruise theme for
Main Fundraising Event: Little Black Dress
Description of Event: A casual atmosphere
cocktails and dinner with silent and live auc-
Garden Party
featuring a Batfish Brew among the aquari-
tions, a raffle for custom pieces from Bigham
Date: February 24, 2015
ums and art gallery, sunset on the bridge
Jewelers, and bidding for a week on The
Location: Garden of Hope and Courage,
over Henderson Creek, high-energy live
World Residences at Sea. Funds supple-
Naples
and silent auctions, live entertainment with
ment fees paid by families to offset Fun Time
Description of Event: Little Black Dress Gar-
dinner and Batfish Boogie under the stars.
education costs.
den Party is a biennial ladies’ night out that
All funds raised benefit youth environmental
Honorary Chairpersons: Chris and Bill
tops the chart. The event includes a cocktail
education, stewardship and research of the
Barnett
reception in the Garden, the popular Mystery
110,000-acre Rookery Bay National Estuarine
Chairpersons: Roma Michnal, Lynn Nolan
Handbags and a dinner in motion throughout
Research Reserve
Major Sponsors: Northern Trust, Bigham
Old Naples visiting top restaurants.
Chairpersons: Craig Seibert, Nancy Dagher
Jewelers, and others
Honorary Chairperson: Laurie Emfield
Major Sponsors: Minto, Treviso Bay/Lennar
Ticket Price: $300 and up
Chairperson: Amy Hale
Homes, First Florida Integrity Bank
Contact: Franny Kain
Major Sponsors: BMO Private Bank, Naples
Ticket Price: $175 per person, $1,750 table
Telephone: 239-261-8284
Illustrated
Contact: Robin Bonica
Web: funtimeacademy.org
Ticket Price: $300
Telephone: 239-530-5971
Contact: Amy Lane
Web: rookerybay.org
Telephone: 239-434-6697 Web: gardenofhopeandcourage.org
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SALUT! LAUNCH PARTY Event: Naples Illustrated, the Naples Children & Education Foundation and the chairs of the 2014 Naples Winter Wine Festival gathered for a reception celebrating the launch of Salut! the magazine of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Venue: Sea Salt. A Naples Illustrated-sponsored event. 1. Paul and Suzanne DeBruyne 2. Jeremy Jones, Lynn Mount 3. Linda Richards Malone, Adria Starkey 4. Tom Moran, Sharon and Chuck Hallberg, Dave Gibbons 5. Claudine Léger-Wetzel, Jo Carter
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Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation
Girls on the Run of Collier County
The Glitter Foundation Inc.
The Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation honors the memory and adventurous spirit of Robert Eugene “Gene” Doyle III (1976-1996) and sends deserving local students on their own adventure of a lifetime.
Girls on the Run of Collier County is a life-changing character development program for girls ages 8-12. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experiencebased curriculum that creatively integrates running. Through a combination of running, group activities, individual goal setting, and a community service project, girls are taught values that lead to a confident sense of self.
The Glitter Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the community both now and for future generations. We are educational grant makers, awarding funds and mentoring programs. “One who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten.”
Main Fundraising Event: Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament Date: April 24, 2015 Location: Naples Description of Event: The Gene Doyle
Main Fundraising Event: Glitter 5K “I Don’t Sweat, I Sparkle” Run Date: April 19, 2015 Location: Vineyards Park, Naples Description of Event: Girls on the Run of
Fishing Tournament is a family-oriented backcountry catch-and-release tournament
Main Fundraising Event: Girls On The Run of
Collier County and The Glitter Foundation,
targeting snook, redfish (red drum) and trout
Collier County 5K Race
both local nonprofits, are partnering for the “I
(spotted sea trout).
Date: December 13, 2014
Don’t Sweat, I Sparkle!” Glitter 5K and 1-Mile
Honorary Chairperson: Robin Doyle
Location: Community School of Naples
Shimmer Shuffle. The first 150 5K registrants
Chairperson: Jamie French
Description of Event: Girls celebrate their
will receive a race T-shirt custom designed
Major Sponsors: Sunshine Ace Hardware,
end-of-season accomplishments by partici-
by Amanda Jaron of A. Jaron Fine Jewelry.
Keys Claims Consultants Inc., PSAV Presen-
pating in a 5K (3.1-mile) run event, supported
All participants are welcome after the race
tation Services, Fibber McGee’s Closet Inc.,
and cheered on by their families, friends and
for a Sparkling Toast. All fitness levels are
First National Bank of Gulf Coast, NorCross
our community. Event is open to boys and
welcome, and glitter attire is encouraged!
Marine Products Inc.
girls of all ages—a great family 5K event.
Honorary Chairperson: Kathy Karpovich
Ticket Price: $125-$625
Honorary Chairperson: Chelsea Garlock
Chairpersons: Amanda Jaron, Chelsea Gar-
Contact: Jamie French
Chairperson: Chase Grimes
lock, Christine McConnelee, Kay Bork
Telephone: 239-272-2255
Major Sponsors: Fitness Together Naples,
Major Sponsors: Fit Nation magazine, A.
Web: genedoyle.org
Collier Foot and Ankle Care Center, New
Jaron Fine Jewelry, Naples Dance Supply,
Balance Naples, Naples North Rotary Club,
Renovate&Restore, Impressions, Kara’s Skin
Fit Nation magazine
Care
Ticket Price: $10 to $35
Ticket Price: $25 adults, $10 children
Contact: Chase Grimes
Contact: Chelsea Garlock
Telephone: 440-731-1111
Telephone: 203-537-5880
Web: gotrcc.org
Web: theglitterfoundation.org
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Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples
Grace Place for Children and Families
Greater Naples Alumnae Panhellenic
The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) provides an exciting, inspiring environment where children and their families play, learn and dream together. C’mon offers daily and weekly programs in science, history, arts, culture, music, health, life skills and more. With 38,000 square feet of interactive and exploratory museum space, C’mon is fully accessible regardless of physical or learning abilities.
Grace Place is a nonprofit education center focused on breaking the cycle of poverty by teaching literacy, language and life skills to children and families at-risk in Golden Gate City. Currently more than 800 students are enrolled in Grace Place’s educational programs, which bridge from early childhood education to adult education, with a focus on family literacy.
Members are local alumnae of collegiate sororities belonging to the National Panhellenic Conference. GNAP holds monthly meetings and gives merit awards to Collier County high school senior girls who plan to attend universities with those sororities. Main Fundraising Event: Luncheon, Fashion Show and Auction Date: February 21, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: A Swing of Grace
Location: Country Club of Naples
Date: April 25, 2015
Description of Event: Luncheon and fashion
Main Fundraising Event: Night at the Mu-
Location: Wyndemere County Club, Naples
show provided by Accessories ... and More,
seum: Big Wigs
Description of Event: Golfers will enjoy
with an auction of theme baskets and items
Date: February 7, 2015
lunch prior to 18 holes on the newly remod-
donated by members and local businesses.
Location: Golisano Children’s Museum of
eled greens, fairways and tee boxes of the
Chairperson: Rachael Gumpf
Naples
Wyndemere Golf Course. Following golf will
Ticket Price: $45
Description of Event: Put on a wig of any
be a cocktail reception and silent auction fol-
Contact: Pat Jolly
color, shape and length, and let’s party for
lowed by a casual but elegant strolling dinner.
Telephone: 239-530-0208
a purpose! Guests will enjoy live entertain-
Chairperson: Dick Gast
Web: naplespanhellenic.com
ment, drinks, dancing and interactive pro-
Ticket Price: $200 individual, $800 four-
gramming to spark imaginations and support
some
new and innovative programs and exhibits.
Contact: Barbara Evans
Chairperson: Vicki Tracy
Telephone: 239-234-2400
Ticket Price: $400
Web: graceplacenaples.org
Contact: Kim Scardino Telephone: 239-514-0084, ext. 1714 Web: cmon.org
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Guadalupe Center Inc.
Gulfshore Playhouse
Dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty, Guadalupe Center has been serving children and families of Immokalee for more than 30 years by providing educational, social and other support programs and resources. Our vision is a safe and sound community where students can read and achieve, parents are engaged in the education of their children, and people can advance themselves economically.
Gulfshore Playhouse is passionately devoted to creating high-quality professional theater at affordable prices and diverse educational opportunities for our region. Producing a full season of plays ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary plays and world premieres, Gulfshore Playhouse is committed to surpassing the standards of every valued patron while contributing to the vibrant arts and culture scene in Southwest Florida.
Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with hard-working families in need to provide home-ownership opportunities. With a commitment to provide a hand up and not a handout, Habitat requires partner families to undergo an exhaustive application process and invest 500 hours of sweat equity before purchasing their home with a no interest loan. Habitat’s vision is a world where everyone has at least a simple, decent place to live.
Date: January 14, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: Bubbles, Baubles &
Main Fundraising Event: Pacesetter Dinner
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort,
Broadway
Date: February 26, 2015
Naples
Date: March 9, 2015
Location: The Country Club of Naples
Description of Event: The signature fundrais-
Location: The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf
Description of Event: This exclusive event
ing event for Guadalupe Center, Fire and Ice
Club
brings top donors together to celebrate the
features an evening of cocktails, dinner, en-
Description of Event: An evening of fun and
accomplishments of Habitat for Humanity.
tertainment and live auction in support of the
entertainment celebrating everything “Bub-
Chairperson: Sam Durso
numerous educational and support programs
bles, Baubles & Broadway.”
Ticket Price: By invitation only
provided for more than 900 children.
Chairpersons: Adria Starkey, David Drobis,
Contact: Jennifer Pash
Chairpersons: Sandy Vasey, Linda Yost
Naomi Buck
Telephone: 239-775-0036
Ticket Price: $500
Ticket Price: $300 per person; $500 VIP
Web: habitatcollier.com
Contact: Kelly Hammer
Contact: Kristen Coury
Telephone: 239-657-7158
Telephone: 239-261-7529
Web: guadalupecenter.org
Web: gulfshoreplayhouse.org
Main Fundraising Event: Fire and Ice
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Harmon-Meek Gallery Fund at Southwest Florida Community Foundation This event and dinner is entirely underwritten by the Harmon-Meek Gallery. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit at-risk youth and children’s art programs in Southwest Florida through the Harmon-Meek Gallery Fund at Southwest Florida Community Foundation. The proceeds from last year’s inaugural event launched a new children’s art therapy program through David Lawrence Center, along with donations to Grace Place and Youth Haven. Main Fundraising Event: Visionaries of the Visual Arts Award and benefit dinner Date: January 13, 2015 Location: Naples Sailing & Yacht Club Description of Event: The second annual Visionaries of the Visual Arts Award and benefit dinner will honor three individuals for contributions to the visual arts in Southwest Florida. Honorary Chairperson: Joan Loos Chairpersons: Juliana Meek, Kristine Meek Major Sponsors: Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples Illustrated
Harry Chapin Food Bank
Harry Chapin Food Bank
In 2013, the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida distributed 17.5 million pounds of food—about 14.6 million meals—to children, working-poor families, seniors and others in need through a 150-partner-agency network in Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades and Lee counties. Collier residents received 2.6 million pounds of that food, or 2.2 million meals, through the food bank’s partner-agency network. More than 30,000 Southwest Floridians are fed each month through this five-county network.
Additional listing. Main Fundraising Event: Naples Empty Bowls Date: January 24, 2015 Location: Cambier Park, Naples Description of Event: Attendees of the Naples Empty Bowls event will select a beautiful hand-crafted ceramic bowl created by local artists and Collier County students. They will then have the opportunity to sample soup from more than 45 local restaurants, eat delicious bread provided by Panera Bread and bid on beautiful auction items, enjoy music, pottery demonstrations and bowl painting. Chairpersons: Betsy Dawson, Courtney Madden
Main Fundraising Event: WINK News Feeds
Ticket Price: $15
Families Hunger Walk
Contact: Joyce Jacobs
Date: January 17, 2015
Telephone: 239-334-7007, ext. 130
Location: Miromar Outlets, Estero
Web: harrychapinfoodbank.org
Description of Event: This is the seventh annual WINK News Feeds Families Hunger Walk. The goal of the walk is to bring awareness to the community about the issue of hunger in Southwest Florida and to raise funds to support the Food Bank’s ongoing fight against hunger. Honorary Chairperson: Lois Thome Chairpersons: Anne Rose, Dr. Michael Weiss
Ticket Price: $ 175
Ticket Price: Donations
Contact: Kristine Meek
Contact: Marta Hodson
Telephone: 239-261-2637
Telephone: 239-334-7007, ext.132
Web: harmonmeek.com
Web: harrychapinfoodbank.org
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Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida
The Heights Foundation
Heil Luthringer Foundation For Ms
Established by community leaders in 1977, Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida is a private not-for-profit organization providing quality, managed health care accessible to everyone. With more than 40 providers, HCN delivers primary, dental and behavioral care to more than 36,000 people (25,000 are children) at 14 locations throughout Collier County, including the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
The mission of The Heights Foundation & The Heights Center is to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Our mission is to support education and wellness, promote family and community development, and provide the benefits of enrichment and the arts.
Mission is to provide multiple sclerosis education to afflicted individuals, adult survivors of MS, children of parents afflicted with MS, caregivers and health-care professionals. It also awards scholarships to students whose parents have MS. Main Fundraising Event: Eighth Annual MS
Main Fundraising Event: Love Your Neighbor
Turkey Shoot Golf Tourney
Date: January 27, 2015
Date: October 17, 2015
Location: A private home in the Gulf Harbour
Location: Collier’s Reserve Country Club,
Community, Fort Myers
Naples
Main Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual Ronald
Description of Event: An exclusive evening of
Description of Event: Enjoy this beautiful
McDonald Care Mobile Golf Classic
decadence and delight featuring Mark Loren
nature preserve for our annual Scramble
Date: April 9, 2015
Designs and Norman Love Confections, fine
with gourmet lunch, prizes and silent auction.
Location: Quail West Golf Club, Naples
wine, spirits and culinary creations. Funds
Don’t miss our own real, live turkey!
Description of Event: The ninth annual classic
raised provide after-care and summer camp
Honorary Chairpersons: Dr. Debbie Heil, Lisa
ticket includes a boxed lunch, 18 holes of golf,
programs for at-risk kids in Harlem Heights,
Luthringer RN, MSN
cart, greens fees, range balls, awards recep-
Fort Myers.
Chairperson: Alan S. Galbut, MD
tion and a prime rib dinner.
Major Sponsors: Norman Love Confections,
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., Family Foot &
Chairpersons: Jim Johnson, Tom Lykos
Mark Loren Designs
Leg Center
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc. (tournament
Ticket Price: $150
Ticket Price: $150
title sponsor), Naples Illustrated (media
Contact: Laurie Stanley
Contact: Dr. Debbie Heil
sponsor)
Telephone: 239-482-7706
Telephone: 239-592-7020
Ticket Price: $250
Web: heightsfoundation.org
Web: empowermenteducation.org
Contact: Elizabeth Zuluaga Telephone: 239-658-3113 Web: healthcareswfl.org
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Hodges University
Hope for Haiti Inc.
Hope Hospice
The mission of Hodges University is to offer associate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees as well as other programs that enhance the ability of students to achieve personal or professional objectives. In addition to offering courses in 20 professional disciplines and an ESL Program, Hodges University fulfills educational and personal enrichment needs for area seniors through facilitation of the Frances Pew Hayes Center for Lifelong Learning.
Hope for Haiti is a Naples-based charitable organization operating in Port-au-Prince and out of Les Cayes in the south of Haiti. Serving in the remotest areas, Hope for Haiti’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children, through education, nutrition and health care. For 25 years, the organization has been working in partnership with the Haitian people to connect, heal and empower communities.
Hope Hospice is a not-for-profit, community-based agency with a mission of providing exceptional care and services to all individuals and their loved ones as they fulfill life’s journey. Hope Hospice has been licensed by the state of Florida since 1984, serving Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. Services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and many insurance providers, and community support allows Hope to help everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
Main Fundraising Event: Hodges University
Main Fundraising Event: 25th Anniversary
Main Fundraising Event: Friends of Hope
Humanitarian of the Year Award Luncheon
Passport to the Heart Gala
Spring Luncheon
Date: March 12, 2015
Date: March 7, 2015
Date: March 27, 2015
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Location: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Description of Event: The award recognizes
Description of Event: Hope for Haiti’s 25th
Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs
people who are making a beneficial differ-
Anniversary Gala, Passport to the Heart, will
Description of Event: The Friends of Hope
ence in the lives of others. Hodges honors
be celebrating 25 years of making a differ-
Spring Luncheon event features an afternoon
these titans of the community with this an-
ence. Known as the “fun” gala of Naples, it
of beautiful things that women, and many
nual award.
is the organization’s largest fundraiser of
men, love: Champagne, shopping, food and
Ticket Price: $175
the year. More than 350 guests will attend
fashions! Join others from our community for
Contact: Adriana Buitrago
the gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples by the
a great day in support of Hope Hospice and
Telephone: 239-598-6235
beach.
its programs.
Web: hodges.edu
Chairperson: Stephanie Dixon
Chairpersons: Etta Smith, Signe Wynne,
Major Sponsors: The Bob & Renee Parsons
Barbara Caccese, Sally Barnes
Foundation, Arthrex Inc.
Ticket Price: $100
Ticket Price: $500
Contact: Heather Chester
Contact: Tiffany Kuehner
Telephone: 239-482-4673
Telephone: 239-434-7183
Web: hopehospice.org
Web: hopeforhaiti.com
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COINS FOR A CAUSE Event: Supporters of the local nonprofit group Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc. enjoyed shopping, cupcakes and hors d’oeuvres made by Crave Culinaire. The sales of the event’s commemorative pink coins benefited BBBCSI. Venue: Waterside Shops. A Naples Illustrated-sponsored event. 1. Rebecca Kosloff, Justin and Allison Warner 2. Anne Fleming, Julie Chirichella 3. Wade and Sharon Seidensticker, Norma and John Long 4. Kaylin Keller, Joshua Maxwell 5. Anne Fleming, Nannette Staropoli
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Humane Society Naples
Humane Society Naples
The private, local animal-welfare organization’s mission is to provide animals shelter, locate lifelong homes and promote responsible pet ownership. The Humane Society Naples is Southwest Florida’s premier no-kill pet shelter, adoption center and humane animal clinic.
Additional listing. Main Fundraising Event: 16th Annual Tea & Fashion Show Date: November 11, 2014 Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Description of Event: A “Ride Along the Riviera” Tea & Fashion Show benefits pets awaiting their “fur”ever homes. The event
The Immokalee Foundation The Immokalee Foundation provides a range of education programs that focus on building pathways to success through college and postsecondary preparation and support, mentoring and tutoring, opportunities for broadening experiences, and life-skills development leading to economic independence.
Main Fundraising Event: 15th Annual Pet
features a fashion presentation by Escales,
Lovers Gala
Marilyn’s Distinctive European Fashion and
Date: March 13, 2015
Pucci & Catana Luxury Pet Boutique along
Main Fundraising Event: 2014 Charity Clas-
Location: Naples Botanical Garden
with guest speaker Lydia Sarfati, founder of
sic Celebration
Description of Event: An evening benefiting
Repêchage.
Date: November 14, 2014
pets awaiting their forever homes featuring
Honorary Chairperson: “Salon Princess” Eva
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
fine dining, fabulous entertainment and rec-
Chairpersons: Philip Douglas, Doug Olsen
Description of Event: The Charity Clas-
ognition of the Pet Lovers Award winners.
Major Sponsors: Philip Douglas Salon, Pucci
sic Celebration is an extraordinary evening
Chairperson: Rufino Hernandez
& Catana Luxury Pet Boutique, Escales, Mari-
of fine dining and entertainment, but most
Major Sponsors: The Powerhouse Band,
lyn’s Distinctive European Fashion, Naples
important, it is a chance to showcase TIF stu-
Garden District, Naples Illustrated
Illustrated, and Judy LeDoux and Stanley
dents, the challenges they face, and how they
Ticket Price: $350
Ticket Price: $175
are working to overcome those adversities.
Contact: Nicole Black
Contact: Nicole Black
Chairperson: Joseph Zednik
Telephone: 239-643-1880
Telephone: 239-643-1880
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., hope society;
Web: hsnaples.org
Web: hsnaples.org
GE Foundation, corporate matching sponsor; Fifth Third Bank, founding sponsor; Jaguar Naples, Porsche of Naples, Kelly Tractor, education circle sponsors; Naples Illustrated, media sponsor; Kevin Johnson with Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Ticket Price: $550 Contact: The Immokalee Foundation Telephone: 239-430-9122 Web: immokaleefoundation.org
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The Immokalee Foundation
The Immokalee Foundation
Additional listing.
Additional listing.
JDRF JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, driven by passionate grassroots volunteers connected to children, adolescents, and adults with this disease. The goal is to improve the lives of every person affected by T1D by better treating, preventing and ultimately curing it. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners who share this goal.
Main Fundraising Event: 2014 Charity Classic
Main Fundraising Event: 2015 Inter-Club
Pro-Am
Challenge
Date: November 17, 2014
Date: May 4, 2015
Location: The Old Collier Golf Club, Naples
Location: The Club at Mediterra, Naples
Description of Event: The Immokalee Foun-
Description of Event: Foursomes from
dation’s 2014 Charity Classic Pro-Am golf
Southwest Florida’s most prestigious commu-
tournament will pair two dozen of the world’s
nities, golf clubs and TIF corporate sponsors
greatest golfers with Naples’ most philanthrop-
will participate in a spirited golf tourna-
ic players.
ment along with local club pros to support a
Chairperson: Kevin Johnson
brighter future for TIF students.
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., hope society;
Chairpersons: Michael Benson
Main Fundraising Event: OneNight Hope Gala
GE Foundation, corporate matching sponsor;
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., hope society;
Date: March 7, 2015
Fifth Third Bank, founding sponsor; Jaguar
GE Foundation, corporate matching sponsor;
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples
Naples, Porsche of Naples, Kelly Tractor,
Fifth Third Bank, founding sponsor; Jaguar
Description of Event: The evening includes
education circle sponsors; Naples Illustrated,
Naples, Porsche of Naples, Kelly Tractor,
an elegant dinner, drinks, dancing, enter-
media sponsor; Kevin Johnson with Morgan
education circle sponsors; Naples Illustrated,
tainment and unique live and silent auction
Stanley Private Wealth Management
media sponsor; Kevin Johnson with Morgan
items, and a Fund A Cure.
Ticket Price: Entry fees begin at $5,000;
Stanley Private Wealth Management
Chairpersons: Jen Lange, Cheryl Rubinton
pro-am golfers receive two tickets to the 2014
Ticket Price: $1,250 per golfer or $5,000
Major Sponsors: Aeroterm, Arthrex Inc.,
Charity Classic Celebration November 14
per foursome
Allegra, Calusa Construction, The Gerry
Contact: The Immokalee Foundation
Contact: The Immokalee Foundation
Foundation, Lipman Produce, The O’Dell
Telephone: 239-430-9122
Telephone: 239-430-9122
Group–Morgan Stanley Wealth Management,
Web: immokaleefoundation.org
Web: immokaleefoundation.org
The Jack Parker Corp., Pyro City Fireworks, Wynns Market, Wynn Properties, The Pino Family, Stevens Construction, Sunshine Ace, Sustained Motion, Yamron Jewelers Ticket Price: $400 per person, $750 per couple Contact: Sarah Owen Telephone: 239-591-2825 Web: floridasuncoast.jdrf.org
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REAGAN RULE
Event: Women Tomorrow Dinner and Glass Slipper award included leading community and business women and young women of the Take Stock in Children scholarship and mentoring program. Venue: The Club at Olde Cypress. A Naples Illustrated-sponsored event.
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Jewish Federation of Collier County
JFCS of Southwest Florida
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida
Jewish Federation is a central address for Jewish life in our community offering fundraising and cultural, educational and socialservice programs.
Jewish Family & Community Services of SWFL is a nonsectarian social-service agency that supports individuals and families of all ages by providing a wide range of social services, including mental health counseling, case management, financial assistance, crisis intervention, a food pantry and referrals. The JFCS Senior Center is a hub of social services, food and fun that promotes wellness and fights loneliness for seniors of all denominations.
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and financial choices. JA programs provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.
Main Fundraising Event: 2015 Annual Community Celebration Date: January 31, 2015 Location: Wyndemere Country Club, Naples Description of Event: A gala event for the entire community, honoring outgoing Federation Executive David Willens and welcoming incoming Federation Executive Jeffrey Feld.
Main Fundraising Event: Business Hall of Fame, Collier County
Chairpersons: Wallie Lenchner, Phyllis Sea-
Main Fundraising Event: An Evening for Bet-
Date: October 2015
man, Rosalee Bogo, Andrea Tretter
ter Tomorrows
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort
Ticket Price: Call for information
Date: January 20, 2015
Description of Event: The Hall of Fame
Contact: Jill Saravis
Location: Naples Yacht Club
recognizes individuals who have made a sig-
Telephone: 239-263-4205
Description of Event: Third annual gala fund-
nificant contribution to the economic devel-
Web: jewishnaples.org
raiser to celebrate JFCS’s impact in South-
opment and quality of life in Collier County
west Florida and first-ever Senior Center in
and have adhered to high moral and ethical
Collier County. Event features an open bar, a
principles and can serve as role models for
variety of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, small
our young people.
bites and gourmet carving stations.
Ticket Price: $250, or $1,800 and up for
Chairpersons: Susan and Dr. Nathaniel Ritter,
table of 8
A. Scott Hansen
Contact: Jodie Greenhoe
Major Sponsor: BMO Private Bank of Naples
Telephone: 239-225-2590
Ticket Price: $250
Web: jaswfl.org
Contact: Dr. Jaclyn Faffer Telephone: 239-325-4444 Web: jfcsswfl.org
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Latchkey League, Fran Cohen Youth Center
Laces of Love Charitable Foundation Inc.
A volunteer group of 447 members, with the sole purpose of supporting the latchkey children in Collier County by supporting the Salvation Army’s Fran Cohen Youth Center.
The mission of Laces of Love is to provide new shoes (especially sneakers) to low-income and disadvantaged children in Collier and Lee counties, and to educate the public on the needs of these children. The Volunteer Board is hands-on, buying, tagging and delivering shoes to schools and agencies.
Main Fundraising Event: An Old-Fashioned “Round Up”
The League Club The League Club is an organization of women strengthening communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism and philanthropy. Membership is limited to women who have been active members of a Junior League that is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International.
Date: January 12, 2015 Location: The Club at Pelican Bay, Naples
Main Fundraising Event: Your Life Calling | A
Main Fundraising Event: Tamra and Friends
Description of Event: Bluegrass and country
Conversation with Jane Pauley Presented by
Benefit Concert
music by the Beanpickers and singing star
IberiaBank
Date: March 8, 2015
Krista Lyn Joyce sharing the music of Patsy
Date: February 19, 2015
Location: Covenant Community Church, Naples
Cline. Fantastic country-food buffet.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort,
Description of Event: From Jazz to Broad-
Honorary Chairperson: Myra Janco Daniels
Naples
way! A “toe-tapping” evening of incredible
Chairperson: Tina Nicholson
Description of Event: One of broadcast-
music performed by Tamra Richardt and her
Major Sponsors: Wilma Boyd, Preferred
ing’s most respected and award-winning
many professional friends from the music
Travel of Naples; WAVV-101 FM
journalists, a groundbreaking talk show host,
world. A feast for your ears and eyes!
Ticket Price: $140
CBS Sunday Morning contributor and New
Honorary Chairperson: Tamra Nashman
Contact: Tina Nicholson
York Times best-selling author will inspire
Richardt
Telephone: 239-775-9447
and delight guests at a stylish and engaging
Chairpersons: Jeanne Nealon, Susy Warren,
Web: salvationarmynaples.org
luncheon. Chairperson: Sallie Miller
Vi Steffan, Judith Santos, Dusti Beaubien, Tracy
Major Sponsor: IberiaBank
Hunter, Geri Krout, Bette Russo, Patti Spicer
Ticket Price: $250
Major Sponsors: Premiere Cosmetic Den-
Contact: Donna Loomis
tists–Dr. Anton Richardt, Jacoby & Nealon
Telephone: 239-353-3100
Wealth Management Group, Allegra, Stein-
Web: theleagueclub.org
way Piano Gallery Ticket Price: $30 Contact: Bette Russo Telephone: 239-495-1954 Web: lacesoflove.org
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HUMANE SOCIETY NAPLES Event: The fourteenth annual Pet Lovers Gala to support the no-kill shelter, pet adoption center and humane animal clinic. Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. A Naples Illustratedsponsored event. 1. Anne Fleming, William Boyajian, Nannette Staropoli 2. Hank DiNordo, Rufino Hernandez 3. Lisa Vinciguerra, Jeff Jerome 4. Jim Landis, Linda Richards Malone with Pancho 5. Ingrid Aielli, Trudi Sholly
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Lee Memorial Health System Foundation
Legal Aid Service of Collier County
Lighthouse of Collier Inc.
Mission is to expand and enhance the role of philanthropy and the foundation in accomplishing the mission of Lee Memorial Health System, including supporting the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
Private, nonprofit law firm provides free legal services on civil legal matters to eligible low-income residents of Collier County. Legal assistance is provided to victims of domestic violence, children who have been abused or neglected, the elderly and disabled, families facing foreclosure, children with learning disabilities, veterans seeking benefits, and much more.
Can you see to read this? Imagine going blind or having any vision loss. Who helps you learn how to socialize, navigate, communicate and feel safe in a sighted world? Who helps you cope and to feel confident that you can live a healthy and productive life? As the only nonprofit Center for Blindness and Vision Loss in Collier County, Lighthouse of Collier helps an estimated 14,000 local children and adults become independent.
Main Fundraising Event: American Girl Fashion Show Date: November 8, 2014 Location: The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Description of Event: Local models will
Main Fundraising Event: Barrister’s Bash
present fashions while lively commentary,
Date: April 30, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: Boogie on the Beach
music and decorations help create a
Location: Naples
Date: November 9, 2014
memorable experience to benefit the
Description of Event: The signature social
Location: The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest
event for the local legal community—open
Description of Event: Join Lighthouse of
Florida. Audiences will delight in historical
to all supporters—honors those who dem-
Collier for a fun-filled afternoon with enter-
clothing, from daywear, to sleepwear, to
onstrate leadership in assisting the poor to
tainment, food and refreshments. Presented
special occasion clothing, presented as a
gain access to justice. The evening includes
by Arthrex Inc., Boogie on the Beach will fea-
fashion show emceed by Kellie Burns.
a cocktail hour, dinner, live and silent auction
ture live music by Sanctum Soul and fabulous
Chairpersons: Nicole Laquis, Amy Sanford
and awards.
auction items.
Major Sponsors: Home-Tech, Gulfpoint
Chairpersons: Legal Aid’s Fundraising Devel-
Honorary Chairpersons: Sue and Art Book-
Construction Co., Deborah and Chad Lund
opment Board Members
binder
Ticket Price: $100
Major Sponsor: BMO Harris Bank
Chairperson: Lori Bassano
Contact: Nicole McTeague
Ticket Price: Call for information
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., Naples Daily
Telephone: 239-343-6106
Contact: Jeffrey Ahren
News
Web: leememorial.org/foundation
Telephone: 239-775-4555
Ticket Price: $75
Web: legalaid.org/collier
Contact: Lori Bassano Telephone: 239-430-3934 Web: lighthouseofcollier.org
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Lighthouse of Southwest Florida
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
Lighthouse of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit rehabilitation center dedicated to providing tools, support and opportunities necessary for individuals with blindness and visual impairments to successfully achieve their desired level of independence.
We grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Additional listing. Main Fundraising Event: Tea at The Ritz Date: December 6, 2014 Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Main Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual Wish-
Description of Event: We invite you to join
maker’s Ball
us for our Fourth Annual Tea at The Ritz. En-
Date: January 17, 2015
joy an afternoon high tea while mingling with
Main Fundraising Event: Dining in the Dark
Location: Quail West Golf & Country Club,
your friends, daughters or granddaughters
Date: February 28, 2015
Naples
and taking in the beautiful holiday decor.
Location: Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort
Description of Event: This year’s black-tie
Chairperson: Dylan Sanders
Myers
gala theme is “Creating Magical Moments”
Major Sponsors: Fidelity Investments, Naples
Description of Event: Experience a deca-
and will begin with cocktails and hors
Illustrated
dent three-course meal as you may never
d’oeuvres followed by dinner. Be sure to bid
Ticket Price: $125
have before—without your sight. Your imagi-
on array of sought-after items and experi-
Contact: Lesley Colantonio
nation will come to life while you dine, blind-
ences in both our live and silent auctions.
Telephone: 239-992-9474
folded, for a great cause. This unique evening
Honorary Chairperson: Brenda Booth-
Web: sfla.wish.org
aims to raise awareness of Lighthouse of
Brown
SWFL’s mission.
Chairpersons: Jenny Foegen, Dylan Sanders,
Honorary Chairpersons: Christy Skinner,
Amy Sedlacek
Angela Corcoran
Major Sponsor: Naples Illustrated
Chairperson: Doug Fowler
Ticket Price: $250
Ticket Price: $150
Contact: Lesley Colantonio
Contact: J. Mitchell Haley
Telephone: 239-992-9474
Telephone: 239-997-7797
Web: sfla.wish.org
Web: lighthouseswfl.org
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HARMON-MEEK GALLERY Fund Event: The Visionaries of the Visual Arts Award and Benefit Dinner marked the gallery’s 50th anniversary and honored contributors to the visual arts in Southern Florida. Proceeds benefited at-risk youth and children’s art programs through the Harmon-Meek Gallery Fund at the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Venue: Naples Sailing & Yacht Club. A Naples Illustratedsponsored event. 1. Charles Marshall, Richard Tooke 2. Babette Bloch 3. Carolyn Rogers, Rusty Whitley, Sarah Owen 4. Alison Whalen, Linda Richards Malone 5. Juliana and Kristine Meek
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The McQuaid Cares Foundation The McQuaid Cares Foundation was established in 2013 to direct funds to underserved populations in the Greater Naples area. Proceeds from McQuaid & Company events as well as contributions from its real estate agents are collected and purposefully distributed to a select number of local organizations that address and support these underserved populations.
Meals of Hope Inc. Meals of Hope is a nonprofit organization that packages highly nutritious, fortified meals for food-insecure families in Southwest Florida. More than 10,000 volunteers annually have packaged 22 million meals since the organization’s inception in 2007. Packaged meals are distributed free of charge to people in need, including the more than 90,000 children in Lee and Collier counties who participate in the Free and Reduced Breakfast & Lunch Program.
Main Fundraising Event: Taste of Collier Date: April 26, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: Holidays Without
Location: Bayfront Plaza, Naples
Hunger
Description of Event: Taste of Collier, enter-
Date: December 24, 2014
ing its thirty-second year, is an annual event
Location: Harborside Event Center, Fort
hosting 30-plus restaurants for food samples,
Myers
cooking competitions, ice-carving contests, live
Description of Event: Holidays Without Hun-
music, children’s activities and more. It is the
ger is a festive food-packing event that aims to
longest-running event of its kind in the area.
package 500,000 meals for our neighbors in
Honorary Chairpersons: Ray and June
need. From 9 to 11 a.m., 1,250 volunteers of all
Singer
ages will join Meals of Hope at sponsored sta-
Chairpersons: Taste of Collier Board of
tions and give the gift of hope to end hunger.
Directors
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., Rotary Areas 1
Major Sponsors: McQuaid & Company, Clear
and 2, Harry Chapin Food Bank
Channel Media & Entertainment, Florida
Ticket Price: $500 to sponsor five-person
Weekly, ASH-Animal Specialty Hospital of
station; $1,000 for 10-person station
Florida, Taylor Rental, Hothouse Music &
Contact: Stephen Popper
Productions
Telephone: 239-537-7775
Ticket Price: $5
Web: holidayswithouthunger.org; meals
Contact: Carla Costa
ofhope.org
Telephone: 239-331-7371
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NAMI aims to improve the quality of life of the one in four families affected by serious and persistent mental illness through support, education and advocacy. NAMI programs and services, which are provided free of charge; help raise awareness of mental illness; educate and advocate for the acceptance of those involved; and provide emergency financial assistance. Main Fundraising Event: Hope Shines Luncheon—The Magic is You! with guest speaker Kevin Hines Date: December 5, 2014 Location: A private club in Naples Description of Event: Kevin Hines will speak from the heart about his firsthand experience with suicidal thoughts and his attempt to die by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. He is the author of Cracked … Not Broken, Surviving & Thriving after a Suicide Attempt. Chairpersons: Lindy and Lindsey Thomas Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., Amada, Remington Outdoor Co., Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, IberiaBank, PBS Contractors, Signatures. Ticket Price: $2,000 table of eight; $2,500 table of 10 Contact: Kathryn Leib Hunter Telephone: 239-260-7300
Web: tasteofcollier.com
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Naples Alliance for Children
The Naples Art Association
Naples Botanical Garden
Naples Alliance for Children has been Collier County’s leading advocate and champion for children’s issue since 1987. The organization is a private, charitable, nonprofit volunteer advocacy group. Our mission is to connect the community through information, referral and programming, with the resources to meet the education, health and welfare needs of the children and families of Collier County.
The mission of The Naples Art Association is to promote and advance education, interest and participation in the visual arts by providing unique opportunities to imagine, discover and create. Recognized as one of the founding arts organizations in Collier County, NAA embodies 60 years of commitment to enriching and facilitating art in the Southwest Florida region by building connections to support development and innovation in the visual arts.
Naples Botanical Garden combines 170 acres of gorgeous tropical gardens and pristine natural areas with innovative programs for people of all ages and abilities. It has a Charity Navigator 4-star rating.
Main Fundraising Event: 2014 Whirl ‘n’ Twirl;
Main Fundraising Event: Hats in the Garden Date: November 12, 2014 Location: Naples Botanical Garden Description of Event: Join us as we kick off the Naples social season at the 11th Annual Hats in the Garden. Hats will feature a runway show of botanical fashions created by
a Hula Hoop-a-thon
Main Fundraising Event: For the Love of Art:
local floral designers paired with the sartorial
Date: November 15, 2014
Naples Art Association’s Annual Gala
splendor of Saks Fifth Avenue.
Location: Cambier Park, Naples
Date: February 7, 2015
Chairpersons: Donna S. Hall, Harriet H.
Description of Event: Grab your hoop and
Location: Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples
Hubbell
your friends, and join us for the inaugural
Description of Event: Enjoy an elegant even-
Hats in the Garden Ambassador: Anne M.
Whirl ‘n’ Twirl! It’s more than a walk or a
ing in support of the arts with silent and live
LaGrippe
marathon, it’s a Hula Hoop-a-thon! Each team
auctions by a professional auctioneer. Three
Major Sponsors: Presenting: Northern
will try to keep the hoop moving during this
awards will be distributed to individuals dem-
Trust; Gold: Arthrex Inc.; Media: Naples
fun event for children ages 1 to 99!
onstrating leadership in the arts and culture
Illustrated; Retail: Saks Fifth Avenue; Journal:
Honorary Chairpersons: Bill Barnett,
of our community.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty; Valet:
Colleen Kvetko, Lavern Gaynor
Chairpersons: Stacey Bulloch, Marjorie
Mercedes
Chairperson: Myra Shapiro
Johnson
Ticket Price: $550 per person, $1,500
Major Sponsors: Naples Community Hospital
Ticket Price: $250
patron, $10,000 and $15,000 table host
Ticket Price: Teams collect pledges from
Contact: Shea Lindner
levels
family, friends and organizations.
Telephone: 239-262-6517
Contact: Annemarie Zoller
Contact: Myra Shapiro
Web: naplesart.org
Telephone: 239-643-7275
Telephone: 239-649-5260
Web: naplesgarden.org
Web: napleschild.org; crowdrise.com/ whirlntwirl2014
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Naples Botanical Garden
Naples Children & Education Foundation
Naples Equestrian Challenge
Additional listing.
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, supports the effective, disciplined charitable programs that significantly improve the physical, emotional and educational lives of underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.
Established in 1995, Naples Equestrian Challenge is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Premier Accredited Center providing therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities and therapy programs to more than 500 children and adults with special needs every year. Through donations and sponsorships, the organization provides this vital therapy to those who need it most, regardless of income level.
Main Fundraising Event: Opening Celebration Gala of the Eleanor & Nicholas Chabraja Visitor Center Date: January 8, 2015 Location: Naples Botanical Garden Description of Event: Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Eleanor & Nicholas Chabraja Visitor Center and new gardens with a night of cocktails, hors
Main Fundraising Event: Naples Winter
d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing in the Garden.
Wine Festival
Honorary Chairpersons: Jane Berger,
Date: January 23-25, 2015
Eleanor and Nick Chabraja, Leslie and Joe
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Fogg, Anne and Jim LaGrippe, Irma and Todd
Description of Event: “Imagine the Possibili-
Leonard, Vicky and David Smith, Kathy and
ties” is the theme. The Naples Winter Wine
Main Fundraising Event: The Ninth Annual
Rodney Woods
Festival is one of the world’s most prestigious
Bootstrap Boogie Barn Dance
Chairpersons: Kathleen and Scott Kapnick
charity wine auctions that raises millions of
Date: November 8, 2014
Major Sponsors: Presenting: Northern
dollars for underprivileged and at-risk children
Location: Naples Equestrian Challenge
Trust; Platinum: Manhattan Construction
in Collier County.
Riding Arena
(Florida) Inc.; JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Naples
Chairpersons: Sharon and Chuck Hallberg,
Description of Event: Dust off your boots
Illustrated
Sandi and Tom Moran
and kick up your heels for this Western-
Ticket Price: $300
Major Sponsors: The Goldman Sachs Group,
themed barn dance under the covered arena
Contact: Annemarie Zoller
NetJets, The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples,
at Naples Equestrian Challenge.
Telephone: 239-643-7275
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar,
Chairpersons: Connie and Gary Sharpe
Web: naplesgarden.org
Naples Illustrated, BNY Mellon
Major Sponsor: Arthrex Inc.
Ticket Price: $8,500 per couple, with a
Ticket Price: $275
$20,000 package that includes reserved
Contact: Kim Minarich
seating for a party of four at the same vintner
Telephone: 239-596-2988
dinner and at the auction
Web: naplesequestrianchallenge.org
Contact: Barrett Farmer Telephone: 239-514-2239 Web: napleswinefestival.com
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Naples Garden Club Naples Garden Club is a nonprofit community-oriented charitable and educational organization fostering appreciation and understanding of horticulture, design and the environment by providing opportunities for learning and sharing; presenting notable speakers and workshops; and investing in the community. In partnership with the Naples Botanical Garden, NGC annually presents the juried Naples Flower Show, the largest flower show in Southwest Florida.
Naples Historical Society Inc.
Naples International Film Festival (NIFF)
Naples Historical Society is the community’s only board-governed, membership-based, privately supported nonprofit organization that focuses on the preservation of Naples history. The society fulfills its mission through exceptionally crafted educational programs and three preservation initiatives. From children to “old timers,” and residents to visitors, the society serves as the central voice of Naples history.
NIFF celebrates independent film and filmmakers in an intimate festival setting that enhances the cultural and artistic life of our community. Opening Night Film & Party takes place at Artis—Naples, and documentary, narrative feature and short films play at the Silverspot Cinema during the weekend. NIFF includes Q&As with visiting filmmakers, panels, workshops, parties and other special events.
Main Fundraising Event: Christmas Gala at
Main Fundraising Event: Naples International
Main Fundraising Event: 2015 House &
Historic Palm Cottage
Film Festival
Garden Tour
Date: December 5, 2014
Date: November 6-9, 2014
Date: February 7, 2015
Location: Historic Palm Cottage, Naples
Location: Artis—Naples and Silverspot Cin-
Location: Naples Botanical Garden
Description of Event: The Christmas Gala
ema, Naples
Description of Event: The House & Garden
at Historic Palm Cottage is the area’s most
Description of Event: NIFF is an annual four-
Tour, a perennially sold-out event, showcases
elegant black-tie event to ring in the holiday
day festival that presents a carefully curated
unique homes and inspiring gardens while
season. A delightful cocktail reception in
program of approximately 40 narrative,
raising funds to support scholarships at
Naples’ oldest house is followed by an ex-
documentary and short films from all over
Florida Gulf Coast University, Naples Botani-
quisite dinner in The Norris Gardens at Palm
the world.
cal Garden and community project grants to
Cottage.
Chairperson: Shannon Franklin, executive
several nonprofit organizations.
Chairpersons: Mary S. Smith, Elaine L. Reed
director
Honorary Chairperson: Linda LaRue Brown
Major Sponsors: IMC, Naples Illustrated
Major Sponsors: BNY Mellon Wealth Man-
Chairperson: Arlene Cluff
Ticket Price: $350 per person; $550 patron;
agement, PNC Wealth Management
Major Sponsors: Oakes Farm, Forsite Homes,
$5,000 for an Angel Table of Eight
Ticket Price: $13-$169
Garden District
Contact: Geraldine Pessolano
Contact: Shannon Franklin
Ticket Price: $100 per person, $175 patron
Telephone: 239-261-8164
Telephone: 239-775-3456
Contact: Arlene Cluff
Web: napleshistoricalsociety.org
Web: naplesfilmfest.com
Telephone: 239-262-1272 Web: naplesgardenclub.org
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Mila Bridger
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Naples Junior Woman’s Club
Naples Lions Club Foundation
The Naples Junior Woman’s Club is a charitable, tax-exempt organization dedicated to promoting empowerment of people, providing access to education, and enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
The Naples Lions Club is a service organization devoted to screenings and detection and treatment of eye and hearing problems in Collier County and providing assistance to needy children and adults. Our mission is to provide assistance in getting glasses, hearing aids, and eye care for needy adults and children, and to screen children before age 6 to detect and treat amblyopia (lazy eye), a reversible cause of vision loss.
The Naples Music Club is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support music education and performance, provide scholarships, and engage in collaborative outreach efforts within Naples and its neighboring communities. Its Annual Scholarship Competition helps students to fund private teachers, purchase better quality instruments and attend summer music camps. Outreach programs achieve positive results with children from low-income families.
coming members of the Naples community.
Main Fundraising Event: Naples Lions
Main Fundraising Event: 50th Anniversary
Proceeds provide scholarships to aspiring
Charity Golf Tournament
Gala—Gimlets & Gershwin
college-bound students in Collier County.
Date: April 12, 2015
Date: January 25, 2015
Chairperson: Stephanie Dixon
Location: The Golf Lodge at the Quarry,
Location: A country club in Naples
Ticket Price: $50
Naples
Description of Event: The Naples Music
Contact: Stephanie Dixon
Description of Event: Scramble Best Ball
Club will be hosting a 50th Anniversary
Telephone: 239-580-8539
Format Golf Event with 50/50 Putting Con-
Concert and Dinner at a beautiful local
Web: naplesjuniors.com
test, raffle and silent auction. Event includes
country club. Entertainment will be provided
golf and luncheon. Proceeds go back 100
by musicians who have been very special
percent to the community to provide free
friends of the club and are strong supporters
eye exams, glasses, eye surgeries and hearing
of its goals.
aids for the needy.
Honorary Chairpersons: Mike and Ginny
Honorary Chairperson: State Rep. Kathleen
Fleming
Passidomo
Chairperson: Anne Roberts
Chairperson: Bill Cooper
Major Sponsors: Euro Pianos Naples, Stein-
Major Sponsor: Snead Eye Group
way Piano Gallery
Ticket Price: $125
Ticket Price: $200
Contact: Jack Arvold
Contact: Myra Williams
Telephone: 239-353-4800
Telephone: 239-262-5093
Web: napleslionsclub.com
Web: naplesmusicclub.org
Main Fundraising Event: Derby Dash Date: May 2, 2015 Location: Ridgway Bar & Grill, Naples Description of Event: Derby Dash, the largest Kentucky Derby party in Naples, brings
Naples Music Club
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Naples Philharmonic
The Naples Players
The Naples Philharmonic performs more than 140 orchestral and chamber music concerts, as well as opera and ballet, educational, community and special-event concerts annually between September and June in the 1,425-seat Hayes Hall, the 283seat Daniels Pavilion and around the Southwest Florida region. The Naples Philharmonic, now in its thirty-third season, was founded in 1982 as the Naples-Marco Philharmonic and has grown in scope, size and artistic impact.
The Naples Players, a community group that creates and performs high-quality amateur theater, encourages participation in and appreciation of theater, and provides educational and enrichment opportunities and outreach programs for all Collier County residents and visitors. A KidzAct program for young people ages 4-18 is available year-round. Main Fundraising Event: Wines Around the World
Naples Pro-Life Council The Naples Pro-Life Council is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, 100 percent volunteer organization. It is dedicated to protecting and fostering the most basic value of our society, human life itself. The council promotes, upholds and supports respect for human life without regard to age, race, creed or color, whether born or preborn. The aged and infirm are persons we devote our efforts to as well.
Date: January 15, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: Celebration of Life
Location: A private home in Naples
Date: February 19, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: “White Nights” Gala
Description of Event: The fifteenth year of
Location: Wyndemere Country Club, Naples
Date: December 12, 2014
this fabulous tasting of wines from around
Description of Event: It is a social and
Location: Artis—Naples, on the stage of
the world is combined with heavy hors
fundraising event for people of like interests.
Hayes Hall
d’oeuvres in a delightful atmosphere in a
Cocktail hour and dinner are followed by a
Description of Event: This year’s theme of
private home in Naples. During the evening,
prominent guest speaker.
White Nights will create a winter theme on
a silent auction will feature outstanding wine
Honorary Chairperson: John Musca
the stage of Hayes Hall, including a holiday
lots.
Chairpersons: Terese Melone, John Bates,
sing-along and music by members of the
Chairpersons: John and Delores Sorey
John Garofalo, Patricia Patton, Ed Melone
Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and
Major Sponsors: A Nichol’s Worth of Wine,
Ticket Price: $60
Chorus. Proceeds benefit Artis—Naples’
Fairways Wine Vault, Truluck’s Seafood, Steak
Contact: Ed Melone
youth education programs.
& Crab House
Telephone: 239-262-5433
Ticket Price: $500-$1,000, sponsorships
Ticket Price: $150
Web: actionforlife.org
begin at $5,000
Contact: Delores Sorey
Contact: Crystal Diggs
Telephone: 239-434-7340
Telephone: 239-597-1111
Web: naplesplayers.org
Web: artisnaples.org
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MAKE-A-WISH SOUTHERN FLORIDA Event: The third annual Tea at the Ritz raised $12,500 to grant wishes to two local children with life-threatening medical conditions. Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. A Naples Illustratedsponsored event. 1. Holly Bevan, Briana Nanda, Jackie Stamerro 2. Alison
E. Sue Huff
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Naples Woman’s Club The organization supports the community through numerous philanthropic activities and volunteer service, and raises awareness of ongoing community needs, continuing an 82-year tradition of helping people of all ages through various programs. It is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
NCH Healthcare Foundation
Accredited as both a zoo and botanical garden, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is an award-winning organization reaching more than 360,000 guests a year with its conservation and education mission.
The NCH Healthcare Foundation is the fundraising arm of the NCH Healthcare System, a nonprofit community hospital that receives no direct taxpayer, county or government support. Through generous charitable donations, the foundation supports the health system in its mission to help everyone live a longer, happier and healthier life.
Main Fundraising Event: ZOObilee 2015– Feast with the Beasts
Main Fundraising Event: Naples Kitchen Tour Date: January 21, 2015
Date: March 14, 2015 Location: Naples Zoo
Location: Port Royal area homes
Description of Event: Guaranteed to be the
Description of Event: This event showcases
Main Fundraising Event: Magnolia Ball
best party in Naples, this fundraising event to
Date: April 11, 2015
select, exquisite kitchens located in prestig-
benefit Naples Zoo will feature many of the
Location: Naples
ious Naples area homes where prominent
area’s hottest restaurants and bars, special
Description of Event: The Magnolia Ball
Naples restaurant chefs will offer their
animal presentations and live entertainment.
raises awareness and financial assistance for
finest gourmet samplings to the attendees.
Chairpersons: Tommy Beynon, Reg Buxton
the health and well-being of local patients
Musicians, prize drawings and stunning floral
Ticket Price: $150
undergoing treatment for cancer. Transport-
designs will be featured.
Contact: Alison Chambers
ing guests to a time of Southern spirit and
Telephone: 239-262-5409, ext. 144
elegance, the event has raised $7 million
Web: napleszoo.org
since 2001.
Chairperson: Debra McInnis Major Sponsors: Mercedes-Benz of Naples, Bessemer Trust
Chairpersons: Simone and Scott Lutgert
Ticket Price: $100
Ticket Price: Various
Contact: Debra McInnis
Contact: Monica Biondo
Telephone: 239-262-6331
Telephone: 239-624-2000
Web: gfwcnapleswomansclub.org
Web: nchmd.org/give
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Neighborhood Health Clinic
New Horizons of Southwest Florida
Northside Naples Kiwanis Foundation
The Neighborhood Health Clinic provides quality medical and dental care to low-income, working, uninsured Collier County adults using a professional volunteer staff and funded by private philanthropy. These services are provided in a caring environment that respects the dignity of each person. It offers specialty clinics for patients that include cardiology, dermatology, lipids, urology, gynecology, neurology, hepatology and more.
New Horizons is a faith-based nonprofit providing more than 60,000 hours of after-school tutoring and mentoring annually to 300-plus at-risk youths at locations in Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples. Core values of honesty, integrity and personal responsibility are emphasized in daily character education lessons. New Horizons provides the most vulnerable members of our community with the opportunity to choose a different course for their lives.
The Northside Naples Kiwanis Foundation is the charitable arm of the Northside Naples Kiwanis Club. For the past 30 years, the Northside Naples Kiwanis Club has been hard at work fulfilling the mission of Kiwanis International in Collier County—“a worldwide organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.” Main Fundraising Event: Annual Reverse Raffle
Main Fundraising Event: Annual Block Party Date: February 21, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: Benefit Luncheon
Date: March 21, 2015
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort,
and Silent Auction
Location: St. John the Evangelist Church,
Naples
Date: February 28, 2015
Naples
Description of Event: This year’s Block Party
Location: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Description of Event: The main event in-
will be celebrating the clinic’s 15 years of
Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs
volves the sale of 300 tickets for $100 each.
service to the community. The theme “This is
Description of Event: The luncheon theme
We begin to draw numbers with the last num-
Your Life” will bring back memorable moments
is “Oh, the Places You¹ll Go,” emphasizing the
ber drawn winning a $10,000 grand prize.
from the past and glance into the future. Enjoy
places our students are empowered to go with
Several auctions are held; dinner for two,
cocktails, dinner, an auction and dancing.
an education. The festivities include a silent
open bar and entertainment are included in
Chairperson: Susan Jones
auction of unique experiences, Super Kids
the ticket price.
Major Sponsors: Vince and Pat Foglia
Choir and recognition of our graduating seniors.
Ticket Price: $100
Ticket Price: $350 per person, $3,000 for
Chairpersons: Kathy Courtnage, Kathy Rhodes,
Contact: Christine LeBlanc
table of 10
Jean Pollard, Judy Aspenburg, Carolyn Herbold,
Telephone: 239-910-0762
Contact: Marsha Stefan
Deb Amdor, Susan Vanmarkwyk, Jo Gallico
Web: northsidenapleskiwanis.com
Telephone: 239-529-2247
Major Sponsor: Naples Daily News
Web: neighborhoodhealthclinic.org
Ticket Price: $75 Contact: Debra Haley Telephone: 239-948-4146 Web: newhorizonsofswfl.org
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THE GLITTER FOUNDATION Event: A launch party for the foundation, a nonprofit founded by jeweler Amanda Jaron to support education and local kids, featured a personal appearance by famed jewelry designer Erica Courtney. Venue: The rooftop of the Inn on Fifth. A Naples Illustratedsponsored event. 1. Rickie Klein, Ivette Gomez 2. Erica Courtney, Amanda Jaron 3. Sonya Sawyer, Stacey Herring, Danielle Barbarotto 4. Steven Leonard, Nicole Black, Brian Roland, Trisha Borges 5. Kirsten Ferrara
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Opera Naples Inc. Opera Naples, now celebrating its tenth anniversary season, is an integral part of the community, bringing internationally renowned performers and directors to Southwest Florida, while also encouraging and supporting talented local and regional performers and producing several works per season in a variety of styles.
PACE Center For Girls Inc.
Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida
PACE Center for girls is a nationally recognized prevention program for girls who are at risk and in need of academic and counseling support. There are 19 centers in Florida; the Collier center is located in Immokalee. PACE provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy.
The Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida provides services to individuals with Parkinson disease, their families and caregivers. All services are free of charge. Services include exercise classes, speech/ swallowing therapy, support groups, education events, medical lending and lending library.
Date: February 18, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: Believing in Girls
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Main Fundraising Event: Annual Parkinson
Society Luncheon, “Throw a Girl a Lifeline”
Description of Event: Gala event will cel-
Disease Walk
Date: February 20, 2015
ebrate Opera Naples’ first decade of bringing
Date: February 21, 2015
Location: Hilton Naples
opera to the community.
Location: North Collier Regional Park,
Description of Event: The annual Believing in
Chairpersons: Janice Burrus, Bronwen
Naples
Girls Society fundraising luncheon promotes
Adams
Description of Event: Annual walk to raise
awareness about PACE and shares our
Ticket Price: $550 (VIP), $350 (premium) per
awareness regarding Parkinson disease and
mission.
person; $5,500 (VIP), $3,500 (premium) per
raise funds to support our services. Registra-
Chairperson: Gayle Nelson
table
tion includes T-shirt, light breakfast, raffle
Ticket Price: Call for information
Contact: Carol Shaw
entry and goodie bag.
Contact: Marianne Kearns
Telephone: 239-963-9050
Ticket Price: $25
Telephone: 239-842-5406
Web: operanaples.org
Contact: PASFI Office
Web: pacecenter.org/collier
Telephone: 239-417-3465
Main Fundraising Event: Opera Naples 10th Anniversary Fundraising Gala
Web: pasfi.org
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PAWS Assistance Dogs Inc.
Planned Parenthood of Collier County
Our mission is to promote independence and enhance quality of life for combat-wounded veterans and children with special needs through life-changing partnerships with skilled assistance dogs. PAWS also endeavors to provide community service programs in support of our mission.
Planned Parenthood of Collier County’s mission is to provide affordable access to comprehensive reproductive health care and accurate health information through patient care, education and advocacy. For nearly 40 years, Planned Parenthood of Collier County has been providing comprehensive, high-quality reproductive health care to local residents. Our services include life-saving cancer screenings, STI and HIV testing, family planning and birth control.
Main Fundraising Event: Santa PAWS–The Puppy Project Date: December 3, 2014 Location: Hilton Naples
Project HELP Inc. Project HELP Inc. (PHI) is a nonprofit organization of professional counselors and advocates committed to providing hope, empowerment and healing to those affected by sexual violence, sudden death and many other crimes. Along with counseling and advocacy services, Project Help Inc. serves our community by providing a 24-hour crisis and referral hotline. Main Fundraising Event: Presentation of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler Date: April 7, 2015
Description of Event: Join PAWS Assistance
Main Fundraising Event: The Choice Affair
Location: Sugden Community Theatre,
Dogs for the Third Annual Santa PAWS–The
Date: January 30, 2015
Naples
Puppy Project. This fun event includes a live
Location: The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf
Description of Event: The show is based
and silent auction along with complimentary
Club
on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler’s
hors d’oeuvres and wine service.
Description of Event: This year’s dinner
interviews with more than 200 women.
Honorary Chairpersons: Donna and William
features Lawrence O’Donnell as the keynote
With humor and grace, the piece celebrates
Waltrip
speaker. O’Donnell is the host of The Last
women’s sexuality and strength. The Vagina
Chairpersons: Mary and Tim Scanlon, Helena
Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, a weeknight
Monologues has given voice to experiences
and Kyle Reed
MSNBC news program. He was an Emmy
and feelings not previously exposed in public.
Ticket Price: $25
Award-winning producer and writer of The
Ticket Price: $35
Contact: Jeannie Bates
West Wing.
Contact: Nicole Pigford
Telephone: 239-775-1660
Chairperson: Marla Weiss
Telephone: 239-649-1404
Web: pawsassistancedogs.org
Ticket Price: $350; sponsorship $1,500-
Web: projecthelpnaples.org
$15,000 Contact: Linda Goldfield Telephone: 239-262-8923 Web: plannedparenthood.org/ planned-parenthood-collier-county
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The Rotary Club of Naples
Russian American Museum of Art
Saint Ann Catholic School
The Rotary Club of Naples is the local club for Rotary International. The organization funds numerous local charities and was founded 64 years ago. The club’s primary fundraiser for the past four years has been Grapes and Apes at the Naples Zoo, before its move to the exciting new venue on Fifth Avenue South. One of its funds is Polio Plus, which supports efforts to stamp out polio worldwide.
The Russian American Museum of Art (RAMA) bridges two of the most diverse cultures through art. By exhibiting Russia’s best contemporary and historical paintings, it familiarizes the American public with Russian traditions and promotes cultural exchange. It initiates mutually beneficial dialogue between Russian and American artists. RAMA aims to complement art education in Southwest Florida, and strengthen the region’s position as a cultural destination.
The Seaside Celebration is a fundraiser that helps support Saint Ann Catholic School’s technology program as well as fund campus improvements.
Main Fundraising Event: The Naples Grape Escape on Fifth Avenue South
Main Fundraising Event: Seaside Celebration Date: April 18, 2015 Location: Naples Sailing & Yacht Club Description of Event: This year’s Seaside Celebration is a nautical-themed event that will include a cocktail hour, games, live music, silent auction with mobile bidding and dancing. Chairperson: Julia Bobzien Major Sponsor: Saint Ann Catholic Church Ticket Price: $165
Date: November 13-16, 2014
Main Fundraising Event: Let the Music
Contact: Julia Bobzien
Location: Fifth Avenue South, Naples
Electrify You
Telephone: 239-262-4110
Description of Event: The Naples Grape Es-
Date: March 22, 2015
Web: stann.net
cape is a true festival of fine food, exquisite
Location: Gallery on Fifth, Mercato, Naples
wines and outstanding artisan beers. The
Description of Event: Billboard chart toppers
main event, held on Saturday evening, fea-
Paul and Renata Rozmus will set our hearts on
tures a full six blocks of entertainment, food,
fire with electric violin, jazzy flute and sultry
wine and craft beers all along Naples’ famous
vocals. View art by distinguished Russian and
Fifth Avenue.
American artists while enjoying an exquisite
Chairperson: Rich Ahrens
Russian-American Sunday brunch.
Major Sponsors: Seminole Casino, New York
Chairperson: Russell Cowles
Life, Fifth Avenue South, New York Life,
Major Sponsor: Gallery on Fifth
Hewlett Packard
Ticket Price: $100
Ticket Price: $100 and up for the Saturday
Contact: Leeza Arkhangelskaya
event
Telephone: 239-821-9459
Contact: Paul Huber
Web: ramanaples.org
Telephone: 239-594-6903 Web: rotarynaples.org
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Saint Ann School Foundation Inc.
St. Matthew’s House
Salvation Army
The organization’s mission is to change lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined, as well as provide housing for the homeless and food for the needy. St. Matthew’s House is the only housing facility and feeding ministry for the homeless and hungry in Collier County.
Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Last year, we helped 47,659 Collier residents with emergency financial aid and food programs, affordable day care, after-school care and summer camps. We organize annual Christmas Cheer programs that give food, toys and clothing to thousands. This year we will be the official Toys for Tots coordinating agency for Collier County.
Saint Ann Catholic School welcomes and inspires children in Pre-K3 to eighth grade. The Saint Ann School Foundation provides need-based tuition scholarships to the students of Saint Ann School. The school provides an excellent Catholic education, rooted in Gospel values, through the education of spirit, mind and body.
Main Fundraising Event: 18th Annual Dean
Main Fundraising Event: Saks Fifth Avenue
Date: May 5, 2015
Fashion Show and Dinner Presenting Giorgio
Location: Imperial Golf Club, Naples
Armani Spring 2015 Collezioni
Description of Event: The format is designed
Main Fundraising Event: Light The Way Gala
Date: February 5, 2015
for attendees’ enjoyment and provides the
Date: November 1, 2014
Location: Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples
following, free of charge: unlimited golf, use of
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort,
Description of Event: The Giorgio Armani
a cart, lunch, snacks and beverages through-
Naples
Spring 2015 Collezioni will be featured on the
out the day, and a dinner reception with silent
Description of Event: The Light The Way
runway in a spectacular fashion show to be held
auction for each player and a guest.
Gala kicks off the main fundraising period
inside the Saks Fifth Avenue store. This private
Chairpersons: Nick Colosimo, Nevin Souers
from mid-November through Christmas.
event will also include dinner and dancing. All
Ticket Price: Free
Proceeds benefit Collier County residents
proceeds will benefit Catholic education.
Contact: Nanette Scoville
in need as well as support the Fran Cohen
Honorary Chairpersons: Mitzi Magin, Mary
Telephone: 239-298-5026
Youth Center planned to open in 2015.
Wasmer
Web: stmatthewshouse.org
Chairpersons: Sharon R. Treiser, Sheila Zellers
Lind Memorial Golfathon
Chairpersons: Christine and Terry Flynn,
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc.; Tamiami Ford
Mary and Tom Parent
Hyundai Mitsubishi; Motor Toys; Woods,
Major Sponsors: Saint Ann School Founda-
Weidenmiller, Michetti & Rudnick; WAVV
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Ticket Price: $750
Bank Ticket Price: $300
Contact: Pamela Macia Telephone: 239-262-4110
Contact: Chris Nind
Web: stann.net
Telephone: 239-210-3081 Web: salvationarmynaples.org
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SanCap Cares The organization supports Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. The only comprehensive child health-care facility between Tampa and Miami, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida provides vital health care for the region’s children, from infancy through the age of 18. Main Fundraising Event: SanCap Cares 15th Annual Island Celebration
Seacrest Country Day School
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children
Seacrest Country Day School is a preeminent college-preparatory independent school serving students from age three through grade 12. Seacrest provides a culture of learning and entrepreneurism, enabling students to be innovative, compassionate leaders who creatively meet the demands of the future. The challenging curriculum emphasizes service, character and intellectual rigor.
The Shelter, Collier County’s only certified domestic violence center, is leading the community to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence and human trafficking through advocacy, empowerment and social change. Main Fundraising Event: Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon Date: March 12, 2015 Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort,
Date: March 21, 2015
Main Fundraising Event: Celebrate Seacrest–
Naples
Location: South Seas Island Resort Captiva
Rock On! (The Sequel)
Description of Event: Luncheon for 700-
Ballroom, Captiva Island
Date: January 31, 2015
plus attendees featuring a keynote speaker,
Description of Event: The SanCap Cares
Location: Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples
two-day Designer Boutique, silent auction,
gala, raising funds to support the new 128-bed
Description of Event: This is not your moth-
drawing and general reception.
facility for Golisano’s Children’s Hospital
er’s and father’s stiff gala. Celebrate Seacrest
Honorary Chairperson: Mana P. Holtz
opening in 2017, includes cocktails, appetiz-
is the party where rock ’n’ roll rules the night,
Chairpersons: Gwyn Sanford, Candy Raveis
ers, a “give-to-give” auction for equipment
and proceeds benefit Seacrest’s students and
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., Chico’s FAS
that the hospital needs, dinner and live
programs. Dance to the hottest tunes and
Inc.
auction.
dress to impress as your favorite rocker.
Chairpersons: Dorothy Fitzgerald, Amanda
Ticket Price: $350 per person, $1,500
Chairpersons: Bob and Mariann MacDonald,
patron
Cross, Mike Mullins
Andrew and Megan Miller, John and Maria Scalli
Ticket Price: Call for information
Contact: Susan Utz
Ticket Price: $175
Contact: Amanda Cross
Telephone: 239-775-3862
Contact: Mira Rochford
Telephone: 239-472-2082
Web: naplesshelter.org
Telephone: 239-793-1986
Web: sancapcares.org
Web: seacrest.org/celebrateseacrest
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The Shelter for Abused Women & Children
South Florida National Parks Trust
Additional listing.
The South Florida National Parks Trust was founded to improve the quality of life in South Florida by supporting the national parks in the region that define our landscape and enrich our culture. The Trust works to ensure that more people, especially children, have an opportunity to experience remarkable places like Big Cypress National Preserve to learn about the resources these park areas protect.
Main Fundraising Event: Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence Annual Men’s Event—A Tailgate Party at Bay Colony Date: February 2, 2015 Location: Bay Colony Golf Club, Naples Description of Event: A men’s-only event featuring keynote speaker Lt. Mark Wynn, live entertainment, sporting games and fun. Chairperson: Ron Ciesla Major Sponsors: IMC Wealth Management, Johnsonville Sausage
Southwest Florida Children’s Charities Inc. The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest is the two-day signature event of the SWFL Children’s Charities Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides funding to local charities serving local children. Main Fundraising Event: Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest 2015 Date: February 27-28, 2015 Location: Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club Description of Event: Extraordinary Chef
Ticket Price: $250
Main Fundraising Event: Big Cypress 40th
Vintner Dinners held in host homes from
Contact: Tamika Seaton
Birthday Bash
Naples to Captiva are followed by a Grand
Telephone: 239-775-3862
Date: December 5-6, 2014
Tasting & Auction the next afternoon at Miro-
Web: naplesshelter.org
Location: Birthday Bash party in Naples; fes-
mar Lakes Beach Clubhouse.
tival, Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center,
Chairpersons: Elaine Hawkins, Dorothy
Ochopee
Fitzgerald
Description of Event: In 2014, Big Cypress
Major Sponsor: LTC Global
National Preserve marks its fortieth an-
Ticket Price: $1,500 per person for both
niversary. In celebration, the South Florida
Friday Vintner Dinner and Saturday Grand
National Parks Trust will hold a Birthday Bash
Tasting & Auction; $500 per person for
with an evening fundraiser event in Naples
Saturday Grand Tasting & Auction
December 5, followed by the Swamp Herit-
Contact: SWFL Children’s Charities Inc.
age Festival on December 6.
Telephone: 239-513-7990
Ticket Price: $65-$200
Web: swflwinefest.org
Contact: Bob DeGross Telephone: 305-665-4769 Web: southfloridaparks.org
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Special Olympics Florida, Collier County
Storytellers Creative Arts Inc.
Special Olympics provides yearround sports training and competition to more than 350 children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost to the athlete or their family as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem and the life skills necessary to be productive, respected and contributing members of their communities.
Storytellers Creative Arts was born from the conviction that the arts and media can transform culture in our media-focused world. Literary, visual and performing arts leaders share their expertise to inspire artists, writers, storytellers, musicians, singers, dancers, actors, broadcasters, filmmakers, techies, worship leaders and others. Creative Expression groups meet regularly, and hands-on projects engage artists and their communities.
Main Fundraising Event: Patrick Solis Charity Golf Classic Date: November 22, 2014
The Sunshine Kids The Sunshine Kids Foundation adds quality of life to children with cancer by providing them with exciting, positive group activities so they may do what kids are meant to do—have fun and celebrate life! The Sunshine Kids family is dedicated to providing the most exciting activities, trips and events for as many young cancer patients as possible. SSK supports children’s hospitals all over the country, including Golisano Children’s Hospital. Main Fundraising Event: The World of Wine
Location: The Club at Olde Cypress, Naples
Main Fundraising Event: Fifth Annual Story-
Tour
Description of Event: Golf tournament, four-
tellers Creative Arts Conference
Date: November 22, 2014
person scramble, 9 a.m. shotgun, breakfast
Date: November 6-8, 2014
Location: The Club at Renaissance, Fort Myers
and lunch included.
Location: Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort
Description of Event: The event will consist
Chairperson: Sue Palmer
Myers, and Covenant Church of Naples
of wine and food pairings from select regions
Major Sponsors: Stock Development, The
Description of Event: A three-day conference
around the world. G.W. Bailey, executive
Club at Olde Cypress
with more than 40 workshops, an art expo and
director of the Sunshine Kids, will emcee the
Ticket Price: $500 per foursome
evening concert. Renowned speakers, artists,
live auction of luxurious prizes, which follows
Contact: Sue Palmer
educators and other creative people connect,
the silent auction, dinner and more.
Telephone: 239-775-1991
share ideas and build mentor relationships.
Chairpersons: Craig Dorfman, Theresa
Web: specialolympicscollier.org
Chairperson: Bill Barnett
Ayers, Michaela Vattimo
Ticket Price: $129
Major Sponsors: Berkshire Hathaway Home
Contact: Bill Barnett
Services Florida Realty, Diamond Resorts
Telephone: 239-250-1822
International, FineMark Bank & Trust, First
Web: scaconference.com
Services Management, Mark Loren Designs, BMW, Walker Henry Ticket Price: $100 Contact: Craig Dorfman Telephone: 239-415-5323 Web: sunshinekids.org
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Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida
Terra Cotta Golf Charities
Trinity-by-the-Cove Women of Trinity
Since 2002, Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida has given more than $5 million in local grants within the five-county area. Seventy-five percent of the affiliate’s net fundraising proceeds stays in the local community to provide education, screening, treatment and support, and the remaining 25 percent of the net proceeds supports groundbreaking national breast cancer research programs.
Primary purpose is to raise money to be donated to charitable causes benefiting local Collier County organizations, such as Family Resource Center, Greater Naples YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of Collier County, Fun Time Learning Center, Ricky King Fund, Youth Haven, Neighborhood Health Clinic, PACE Center for Girls and The Wishing Well.
The mission of Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church is to spread the Good News of the Gospel and provide a loving and compassionate environment for the continuing transformation of a life in Christ Jesus. We believe this journey is shaped by God through worship, learning, friendship and service to others. The Women of Trinity provide the parish with fellowship in multiple ways, one of which is its annual Christmas Market.
Main Fundraising Event: Annual Top-Ranked Main Fundraising Event: Race for the Cure
Amateur Golf Tournament
Date: March 7, 2015
Date: April 17-19, 2015
Location: Coconut Point Mall, Estero
Location: Naples National Golf Club
Main Fundraising Event: 59th annual Christ-
Description of Event: The signature fund-
Description of Event: Tournament featuring
mas Market
raiser, Race for the Cure, was developed as
some of the country’s finest amateur play-
Date: November 15, 2014
a means to fund education, research and
ers. Players and tournament are sponsored
Location: Trinity-by-the-Cove Church, Naples
early detection of breast cancer. The event
through contributions from members of
Description of Event: The 59th annual
consists of a 5K run or walk, along with other
Naples National Golf Club.
Christmas Market features new items from
exciting activities to entertain children and
Chairperson: Dennis Glass
high-end merchants along with homemade
adults.
Major Sponsors: Members of Naples Na-
preserves, a Gingerbread House, gently used
Chairperson: Kimmi Van der Veen
tional Golf Club
attic treasures and unique handcrafted gifts.
Major Sponsors: South Florida Ford Dealers;
Ticket Price: Free to the public
All proceeds go to fund outreach projects in
Mariann, Bob and Megan MacDonald; Semi-
Contact: Dennis Glass
the community.
nole Immokalee Casino; Coconut Point Mall
Telephone: 239-775-3468
Chairpersons: Sally Weir, Jenny Anton
Ticket Price: $35 for adult walk, $45 for adult
Web: terracottainvitational.org
Ticket Price: Free
run, $15 for children’s walk, $20 for children’s run
Contact: Mary Cooper
Contact: Charlie Myrick
Telephone: 239-262-6581
Telephone: 239-498-0016
Web: trinitybythecove.com
Web: komenswfl.org
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United Arts Council The United Arts Council is designated by the state of Florida as the Local Arts Agency for Collier County. Program focus areas are promoting the entire arts community and providing arts education to atrisk students. Main Fundraising Event: Celebrate the Arts Date: November 13, 2014 Location: LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Naples Description of Event: The spectacular “A Hot Night for Cool Arts” will feature gourmet dining, fine wines, art by area artisans and entertainment by local entertainers. Live and silent auctions will raise money for the council’s programs and services to the community. Chairpersons: Robin Hamilton, Robin Bache Gray Major Sponsors: Moran Edwards Asset Management Group; R. L. Nardi & Associates Inc.; Arthrex Inc.; Robin Hamilton/Morgan Stanley; The Schrenk Family Foundation Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Katie Schweikhardt Telephone: 239-254-8242 Web: uaccollier.com
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation
Youth Haven Youth Haven provides emergency shelter and counseling services to abused, neglected and abandoned children, and counseling and family support and prevention services to at-risk families.
The foundation pursues those characteristics exemplified by the highest standards in sportsmanship, the desire to excel and to compete with a sense of fairness. The Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award is the vehicle for endorsing these qualities and recognizing them in high school students of Collier County.
Main Fundraising Event: Youth Haven 2015 Home, Hope and Healing Luncheon Date: January 28, 2015 Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Description of Event: The Youth Haven 2015 Home, Hope and Healing Luncheon features
Main Fundraising Event: The Winged Foot
keynote speaker Judge Glenda Hatchett, star
Scholar-Athlete Award
of the award-winning syndicated television
Date: May 21, 2015
show Judge Hatchett and former juvenile
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort
court judge.
Description of Event: The foundation cel-
Honorary Chairpersons: Liz and Jim Jessee
ebrates the best scholar-athlete from each
Chairpersons: Brenda O’Connor, Stacey
Collier County high school. Past speakers
Herring
have included Tony Dungy, Tim Tebow, Urban
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc.; Sharon and
Meyer, Chris Berman, Lou Holtz, Jack Kemp,
Dolph von Arx; Jenny and Kermit Sutton;
Bobby Bowden and Dominique Dawes.
Cruising with the Chefs/Lisa and Rodney
Chairperson: H. A. (Bud) Hornbeck II
George
Major Sponsors: Lutgert Insurance, The
Ticket Price: $300
Lutgert Co., Premier Sotheby’s International
Contact: Cotrenia Hood
Realty, Barron Collier Jr. Foundation, Grant,
Telephone: 239-687-5156
Fridkin Pearson Attorneys, Dr. Charles and
Web: youthhaven.net
Linda Karpas, IberiaBank, IntegrityNETworx Ticket Price: $275 per person; $2,000 table sponsorship; $3,600 school sponsorship; $5,000 event sponsorship Contact: Bud Hornbeck II Telephone: 239-262-7171 Web: wingedfootaward.com
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Calendar of Events 2014-2015
Consult Naples Illustrated and naplesillustrated.com for current information on these and other nonprofit events. The monthly Calendar department in NI includes a roundup of charity galas, concerts, stage performances, art exhibitions and much more.
Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, American Girl Fashion Show benefiting
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Salvation Army, Light The Way Gala Storytellers Creative Arts, Fifth Annual
Storytellers Creative Arts Conference Naples International Film Festival Naples Equestrian Challenge, Ninth
Annual Bootstrap Boogie Barn Dance
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Lighthouse of Collier Inc.,
Boogie on the Beach
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Humane Society Naples, “Ride Along the Riviera” Tea & Fashion Show
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Hats in the Garden
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United Arts Council, Celebrate the
Naples Botanical Garden, 11th Annual
Arts, “A Hot Night for Cool Arts”
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Grape Escape on Fifth Avenue South
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The Immokalee Foundation, 2014
Charity Classic Celebration
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Naples Alliance for Children,
Entertainment’s on tap
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2014 Whirl ’n’ Twirl; a Hula Hoop-a-thon
Special Olympics Florida Collier County,
The Sunshine Kids, The World of Wine Tour
Community School of Naples, Angel Ball Trinity-by-the-Cove Women of Trinity,
59th annual Christmas Market
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The Immokalee Foundation,
2014 Charity Classic Pro-Am
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Culinary & Hospitality Education Foundation of Southwest Florida,
Old Fashioned Fundraiser - No Auctions, Just Fun
Patrick Solis Charity Golf Classic
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PAWS Assistance Dogs Inc., Santa PAWS - The Puppy Project Community Foundation of Collier County,
Power of the Purse
Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Fortieth Annual
Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Naples Historical Society, Christmas
Gala at Historic Palm Cottage
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NAMI, Hope Shines Luncheon
featuring author Kevin Hines
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, 60th
Anniversary Celebration
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South Florida National Parks Trust, Big Cypress 40th Birthday Bash
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Make-A-Wish Southern Florida,
Tea at The Ritz Naples Philharmonic,
Girls on the Run of Collier County,
5K Race
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Meals of Hope, Holidays Without Hunger
Arts Award and benefit dinner
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Celebration Gala of the Eleanor & Nicholas Chabraja Visitor Center
signature fundraising event The Naples Players, Wines Around
the World Make-A-Wish Southern Florida,
Ninth Annual Wishmaker’s Ball, “Creating Magical Moments”
Harry Chapin Food Bank, WINK
Evening for Better Tomorrows
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Naples Woman’s Club, Naples
Kitchen Tour
23-25 Naples Children & Education
Foundation, Naples Winter Wine
Festival, “Imagine the Possibilities”
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Harry Chapin Food Bank, Naples
Empty Bowls
Baby Basics of Collier County, Sixth
Annual Walking Challenge
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Naples Music Club, 50th Anniversary
Gala—Gimlets & Gershwin
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Friends of the Library, Nick Linn
News Feeds Families Hunger Walk
Lecture Series
David Lawrence Center and Foundation, Signatures of Greece, an
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The Heights Foundation,
Elegant Evening at the Parthenon
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JFCS of Southwest Florida, An
Naples Botanical Garden, Opening
Guadalupe Center Inc., Fire and Ice,
JANUARY 2015
Latchkey League, Fran Cohen Youth Center, Old-Fashioned “Round-Up” Harmon-Meek Gallery Fund at Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Visionaries of the Visual
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Planned Parenthood of Collier County, The Choice Affair
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Eye Ball Soiree
Bonita Springs Lions Eye Clinic,
Seacrest Country Day School, Celebrate
Seacrest: Rock On! (The Sequel)
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Dinner Presenting Giorgio Armani Spring 2015 Collezioni
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Cancer Alliance of Naples (CAN),
Wine, Women & Shoes Two-Day Event, WWS Luncheon and the “Sole Mate” Gala
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Fun Time Early Childhood Academy,
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Archangel Fund For Collier County Charities, The Fine Art
of Culture
The Naples Art Association, For the
Love of Art: Naples Art Association’s Annual Gala
Naples Garden Club,
2015 House & Garden Tour
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The Celebrity Martini Glass Auction Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, Celebration of Reading Opera Naples, 10th Anniversary Fundraising Gala, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples The League Club, Your Life Calling: A
Conversation with Jane Pauley Ave Maria University, Fourth Annual Ave Maria University Scholarship Dinner, featuring Lou Holtz
Celebration of Life
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PACE Center for Girls, Believing in Girls Society Luncheon
Naples Pro-Life Council,
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AMIkids Southwest Florida,
Charting a New course for AMIkids Southwest Florida
The Baker Museum Friends of Art,
Gods and Heroes Gala
Greater Naples Alumnae Panhellenic, Luncheon, Fashion Show and Auction
AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY
The President’s Celebration 2015
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Celebrating 50 Years For more information on our membership opportunities please contact: Ann Marie Ashline, Director of Membership & Marketing 239.774.0424 • membership@thensyc.com • www.thensyc.com
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Neighborhood Health Clinic, Annual
Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida, Annual Parkinson Disease Walk
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Classic Chamber Concerts, Annual
Gala “Swing, Swing, Swing”
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Garden of Hope and Courage, Little
Black Dress Garden Party
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Habitat for Humanity of Collier County,
Lighthouse of Southwest Florida,
New Horizons of Southwest Florida,
Block Party
Pacesetter Dinner
Dining in the Dark
Benefit Luncheon and Silent Auction, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go”
Youth of the Year Celebration
Friends of Baker Park,
27-28 SWFL Children’s Charities, Southwest
Friends of the Library,
Nick Linn Lecture Series
Florida Wine & Food Fest 2015
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Conservancy of Southwest Florida,
Magic Under the Mangroves
American Cancer Society, Marco Island, Imagination Ball, “Break
Through to Find a Cure”
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American Cancer Society, Fifth Annual
Bucket List Bash, “Orient Express”
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Hope for Haiti, 25th Anniversary
Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled, Kaleidoscope, tenth
annual fundraising gala
Passport to the Heart Gala
Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida,
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Boys & Girls Club of Collier County,
JDRF, OneNight Hope Gala
Race for the Cure 5K Run and Walk
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Kind Mariners Ball
MARCH
Freedom Waters Foundation,
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Nick Linn Lecture Series
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Gulfshore Playhouse, Bubbles, Baubles,
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Mending Broken
Hearts with Hope Luncheon
Community Pregnancy Clinics, Bringing
Communities to Life fundraiser
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Hodges University, Humanitarian of
the Year Award Luncheon
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Humane Society Naples, 15th Annual
Pet Lovers Gala
14
Friends of Rookery Bay, Batfish Bash
for the Bay
Catholic Charities of Collier County,
30th Anniversary Emerald Ball
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens,
Zoobilee 2015: Feast with the Beasts
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Russian American Museum of Art, Let the Music Electrify You, brunch and music by Paul and Renata Rozmus Friends of the Library,
Nick Linn Lecture Series
24
Bayshore Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Spring for the Arts Gala
27
Hope Hospice, Friends of Hope
Spring Luncheon
Collier Child Care Resources, Big
Avow, Butterfly Ball
Impressions by Little Artists
Friends of Foster Children, SWFL,
28
Children’s Advocacy Center, Beach
21
Boots & Boogie Bash
Annual Reverse Raffle and Dinner
SanCap Cares, SanCap Cares Gala
Northside Naples Kiwanis Foundation,
Ball: Morocco
Wagon Gala
Charity for Change, The “Giver”
Christ Child Society of Naples, Red
Challenge
American Heart Association, Southwest Florida Market, Southwest
Florida Heart Ball
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Project HELP Inc., The Vagina
Monologues by Eve Ensler
Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida, Ninth Annual Ronald
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Lions Charity Golf Tournament
Angels Undercover of Collier County, Sip and
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17-19 Terra Cotta Golf
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17
The Education Foundation—Champions for Learning, 25th
Annual Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers Dinner
18
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Saint Ann Catholic School, Seaside
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19
The Glitter Foundation,
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Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation, Gene Doyle
Fishing Tournament
Legal Aid Service of Collier County,
Barrister’s Bash
ArtsNaples World Festival, Printemps à
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Naples Junior Woman’s Club, Derby Dash
The Immokalee Foundation, 2015 Inter-
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5
St. Matthew’s House, 18th Annual Dean Lind Memorial Golfathon
21
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation, The Winged
Foot Scholar-Athlete Award Banquet
SEPTEMBER 26
Foundation Of Collier County Medical Society,
Docs & Duffers Charity Golf Tournament
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Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida,
Business Hall of Fame, Collier County
17
Grace Place for Children and Families, A Swing of
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Helping Hands Local companies working to make Southwest Florida paradise By Kat Smith
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From baking and boxing little confections to digging in the dirt and packaging nutritious meals, the pitch-in efforts of business members in this community are wide-ranging. Generous financial donations abound, and we find plenty of hands-on action. We captured a few scenes showing how some of these businesses help make the Naples area great.
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The Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa, in addition to funding several community events and scholarships, also has a Spirit to Serve initiative through which employees volunteer. One example: packing 4,000 meals for the hungry in Southwest Florida. The Spirit to Serve committee also raised money for the Harry Chapin Food Bank through bake and thrift sales, a prize drawing and more.
Norman Love Confections’ staff make and donate sweet treats to countless charity events annually, such as 300 individually boxed macarons for the Humane Society Naples tea, while Love and his wife, Mary, actively participate in several events. The couple chaired the Three Wishes gala, which benefited the Golisano Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Florida.
BMO Private Bank and BMO Harris Bank employees, as part of BMO Financial Group’s company-wide Volunteer Day, helped care for existing plants and prepare others for the new gardens in the Naples Botanical Garden.
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William C. Huff Companies supplied warehouse space and people power to store and distribute 140 mattresses provided by Tempur-Pedic North America for Foster Children of Southwest Florida. Thanks to these efforts, many kids now sleep more soundly. It’s likely that those who committed these and other acts of kindness are sleeping better as well.
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A. Vernon Allen Builder Inc. assembled a team of sponsor businesses to design and build a dream playhouse for the auction at the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples’ Night at the Museum. The custom mini dwelling, which echoes the museum’s own outdoor playhouse, brought a bid of $15,000 to support C’mon.
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