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The night before Saturday’s Live Auction, 20 award- About Naples Children & Education Foundation
winning chefs, over 20 renowned vintners and 19 of the The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF),
world’s elite featured sommeliers paired off to prepare the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine
exquisite, intimate dinners at the elegant, private homes Festival, is improving the educational, emotional and health
of Festival Trustees and other exclusive settings outcomes of underprivileged and at-risk children. Through its
throughout Naples. annual grants and strategic initiatives, NCEF has impacted
Using the funds raised from this year’s auction, NCEF close to 90 of the most effective nonprofits in the local
will award grants to local organizations and fund strategic community, providing 350,000 children with the services and
initiatives supporting Collier County children in need on resources they need to excel. NCEF's unique approach, which
March 17, 2025. emphasizes collaboration between organizations and bridges
About Naples Winter Wine Festival public and private resources, has become a blueprint for how
The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), one of to transform a community, one issue at a time.
the world's most prestigious charity wine auctions, offers a For additional information on the Naples Children &
weekend of unforgettable memories. Guests enjoy world-class Education Foundation or the Naples Winter Wine Festival,
food and wine during intimate dinners in elegant, private contact Lisa Juliano at lisa@napleswinefestival.com or
homes and other landmark settings throughout Naples and 239-514-2239.
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.

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