Summer camp is a right of passage for many children – a chance for kids to play with friends and meet new ones, explore new activities that interest them, and learn new skills. While most kids have the opportunity to enjoy this carefree, summertime tradition, it can be a luxury for children in the foster care system. Foster parents […]
March is American Red Cross Month, a special time to recognize and thank Red Cross volunteers and donors who give their time, and to inspire others to become heroes in their communities. All over the country and around the world, the Red Cross is powered by volunteers who respond to catastrophes ranging from home fires to natural disasters, delivering help […]
I ought to start by informing you my Chiva Express experience was a few years ago but thought you may enjoy our trek across the Ecuadorian Andes. Envision designing and laying hundreds of miles of railway tracks over the Andes Mountains in the mid-1800s. Incredibly, men hauled tons of railroad ties and steel thousands of feet above sea level. […]
Bascom Palmer oculoplastic and reconstructive specialist Thomas E. Johnson, M.D., has traveled on medical missions throughout the world, treating patients with complex cases and training local vision care Physicians. Recently, he spent a week in Ghana as part of the volunteer team with ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital, a converted DC-10 aircraft that transports an operating and training facility to developing countries. Working side-by-side with physicians in […]
On March 21, the city of Clewiston will host its annual Sugar Festival, bringing together the best in food, arts and crafts, music and entertainment. The event will be held in Clewiston’s downtown Sugar Festival field, which is less than a two hour drive from Naples. The festival is free for all ages. Historically, the Sugar Festival has celebrated of the end of […]
David Lawrence Center (DLC), Collier County’s leading non-profit mental health and addiction recovery treatment center, will host former Congressman and mental health advocate Patrick J. Kennedy as the keynote speaker for their signature fundraiser, Sound Minds™, on April 3, 2020 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples from 11:30 am to 1 pm. The luncheon, being held in partnership with presenting sponsor […]
As we begin a new year, Everglades restoration is more important than ever, and 2020 is sure to be the biggest year for restoration yet. At the South Florida Water Management District, we are moving full-steam ahead and actively working on advancing key water quality and Everglades restoration projects for the 8.7 million residents in the District’s 16 county region that […]
As the single most underserved area in Collier County, the rapidly growing community of Golden Gate is in need of basic primary healthcare. This year, Healthcare Network will expand its reach into this community by opening a new three-story, 50,000-square-foot building to help serve the 36,000 residents who live there. The complex has been named Nichols Community Health Center after a lead gift from Naples […]
Before Naples became a thriving town, it was a sleepy fishing village without paved streets, sidewalks and no need for directional signage. Today, Naples is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Retirees and young families are attracted to the area for its year-round warm weather, natural beauty and no state income tax. With this immense growth comes busy roads and the […]
Each January, The Immokalee Foundation celebrates Mentor Appreciation Month to recognize the important contribution mentors make to ensure the success of the organization’s programming. Vital to the success of The Immokalee Foundation’s programs, mentors provide the essential support and encouragement for students by meeting with them once a week to discuss academics and their personal lives. Now a beloved Immokalee Foundation tradition, […]