2012-2013
Candlelighters of Southwest Florida Inc.
Catholic Charities of Collier County
Center for the Arts Bonita Springs
For the past 28 years Candlelighters has provided support, education and family activities to local children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders. We believe by taking care of the whole family we can better prepare them for what occurs once a child is diagnosed.
Catholic Charities of Collier County, Diocese of Venice provides a gateway to comprehensive support services for the poor, working poor, new immigrants and refugees, including direct assistance, immigration and refugee services, mental-health counseling, tutoring, refugee youth development and case management.
The Center provides opportunities to experience visual and performing arts. Following its mission of “Arts for Everyone,” awarding more than $90,000 last year in scholarships, the center features painting, drawing, film, sculpture, pottery, dance, theater and music education programs complemented by exhibitions and a music/theater performance series.
Main Fundraising Event: 11th Annual Step Into Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon
Main Fundraising Event: The Emerald Ball
Main Fundraising Event: 2013 Bonita Springs National Art Festivals Series
Date: March 19, 2013
Date: March 16, 2013
Location: Forest Country Club, Fort Myers
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Years Held Previously: 10
Years Held Previously: 28
Theme/Description of Event: Models include local celebrities and Candlelighters survivors. The country club setting sets the scene for models wearing the latest spring line, presented by Bloomingdales.
Theme/Description of Event: Black-tie gala features silent and live auctions and the awarding of the James McTague Humanitarian Award.
Date: Jan. 12-13; Feb. 9-10; March 9-10, 2013
Honorary Chairperson: Ruth Gapp
Honorary Chairpersons: Dr. Francisco and Ruth Smith
Chairperson: Betty Busselberg
Major Sponsor: The Corbett Foundation
Ticket Price: $45
Ticket Price: $300
Contact: Klair M. Snellbaker 9981 South HealthPark Drive, Fort Myers FL 33908 Telephone: 239-432-2223 Web: candlelightersswfl.org
Contact: Michelle Diaz 2210 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Naples, FL 34116 Telephone: 239-455-2655 Web: catholiccharitiescc.org
Location: The Promenade at Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs Years Held Previously: 12 Theme/Description of Event: Series features more than 500 acclaimed fine artists from the United States and Europe. Chairperson: Barry Witt Major Sponsors: Naples Daily News, The Promenade, The Banner Ticket Price: Donations
STEINWAY PIANO SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP FUND; NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINIC
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Contact: Susan Bridges, President 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Telephone: 239-495-8989 Web: artcenterbonita.org
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What: Seventh annual Physicians Talent Showcase, featuring the talents of 12 local doctors Venue: Sugden Community Theatre A Naples Illustrated-sponsored event 1. Joshua Break, Dr. Cory Howard 2. Dominic Brooks, Kimberly and Bryson Royal, John Pollock 3. Susan Read, Steve Kovacheff 4. Jim and Karen Warnken
NAPLES CHARITY REGISTER
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