Naples Children Foundation to Host 2026 “Meet the Kids Day,”

Naples Children Foundation to Host 2026 “Meet the Kids Day,”
Showcasing Organizations that are Improving the Lives of Local Children

WHAT: The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the highly successful Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), will present its annual “Meet the Kids Day” at Community School of Naples (CSN) on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This highly anticipated event is an extraordinary way for those supporting the NWWF to see first-hand the life-changing impact their contributions have on the most vulnerable children in Collier County. Attendees will get to know the organizations benefitting from NCF’s grants and meet the children who have received the resources and services they need to excel. At the same time, CSN Upper School students will volunteer their time both onsite and offsite at NCF-funded beneficiaries, learning more about the community and power of philanthropy. This special day officially kicks off the three-day NWWF from January 30, 2026 to February 1, 2026. Among those in attendance will be NCF CEO Maria Jimenez-Lara and key staff members, senior leadership from several area non-profit organizations, 2026 Festival Chairs and other NCF Trustees.

WHEN: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (ET) – Friday, January 30, 2026
WHERE: Community School of Naples
13275 Livingston Rd.
Naples, FL 34109

About Naples Winter Wine Festival

The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), one of the world’s most prestigious charity wine auctions, offers a weekend of unforgettable memories. Guests enjoy world-class food and wine during intimate dinners in elegant, private homes and other landmark settings throughout Naples and are invited to bid on once-in-a-lifetime travel and wine experiences during an electrifying live auction. Since its inaugural event in 2001, the NWWF has raised more than $336 million, making a profound difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in Collier County.

About Naples Children Foundation

The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the NWWF, creates transformational change and improves educational, emotional and health outcomes for vulnerable children in Collier County. Through its annual grants and strategic initiatives, NCF has impacted nearly 90 of the most effective nonprofits in the local community, providing 385,000 children with the services and resources they need to succeed. Through bold investments, collaborative partnerships, and data-driven solutions, NCF supports programs that ensure every child can thrive. NCF’s unique approach, which bridges public and private resources, has become a blueprint for how to transform a community–one issue at a time.