Neighborhood Health Clinic
The clinic provides 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, neurology, and hepatology. More than 250 physicians and dentists volunteer their time to serve the patients. Main Fundraising Event: Gourmet Vintner Dinner (formerly the Block Party) Date: February 4, 2017 Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Description of Event: Gourmet Vintner Dinner featuring vintners from wineries around the world presenting wines paired with a fabulous gourmet dinner prepared by award-winning Ritz-Carlton chefs. Features include entertainment by Cahlua & Cream and DJ Kevin Smith, with dancing and special presentations, live auction featuring one-of-a-kind experiences and exotic trips, and the Annual Dream Car drawing for a 2017 Corvette Stingray convertible. Honorary Chairpersons: Vince and Pat Foglia Chairperson: Susan Jones Major Sponsors: Vince and Pat Foglia, Arthrex Inc. Ticket Price: $375 Contact: Natasha Alveshire Telephone: 239-261-6600, ext. 150 Web: neighborhoodhealthclinic.org
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Opera Naples
To sustain a permanent local opera company that enriches the Southwest Florida community by presenting outstanding opera performances, featuring internationally renowned soloists, and by conducting innovative educational programs that nurture the region’s promising young talent. Main Fundraising Event: An Evening in Monte Carlo with Renata Scotto Date: January 20, 2017 Location: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Description of Event: A Monaco-themed evening includes the opportunity to meet world-renowned opera singer Renata Scotto, participate in fun games, and win prizes, with an open bar, three-course dinner, entertainment, and live auction. Chairpersons: Bronwen Adams, Janice Burrus Ticket Price: $500, $350 Contact: Susan Christiano Telephone: 239-963-9050 Web: operanaples.org
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PACE Center for Girls, Collier
PACE provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy. PACE values all girls and young women, believing each one deserves an opportunity to find her voice, achieve her potential, and celebrate a life defined by responsibility, dignity, serenity, and grace. Main Fundraising Event: Believing in Girls “Throw a Girl a Lifeline” Luncheon Date: March 3, 2017 Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort Description of Event: Believing in Girls, “Throw a Girl a Lifeline” Luncheon provides an opportunity to learn how the PACE programs change the lives of the young girls we serve. Time is sacred for a growing girl; we are truly saving lives, one girl at a time. Major Sponsor: Elizabeth K. Galeana Charitable Foundation Inc. Ticket Price: $30 Contact: Marianne Kearns Telephone: 239-842-5406 Web: pacecenter.org/centers/collier
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NAPLES CHARITY REGISTER
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