Backup Documents 02/27/2018 Item # 4C 4C
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Naples Children and Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding
organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, was established in
2001 with the vision of making a profound and sustaining difference
in the lives of children in Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, NCEF is committed to supporting charitable programs that improve
the physical, emotional, and educational lives of underprivileged and
at-risk children in Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, through its annual grants and strategic initiatives, NCEF has
supported over 40 nonprofit agencies in the community, transforming
the lives of over 200,000 children with the services and resources
they need to excel; and,
WHEREAS, NCEF's signature fund raising event, the Naples Winter Wine Festival,
has become one of the world's most prestigious charity wine auctions,
bringing in guest from all over the world; and,
WHEREAS, the 2018 festival generated $15.15 million for children's services,
boosting the total amount raised to more than $176 million for
children's charities in Southwest Florida since the inaugural event in
2001.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that we recognize and honor the Nap/es
Children and Education Foundation for its unwavering support of Collier
County's underprivileged and at-risk children.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 27"' Day of February 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COU'07Y, FL• 1 PA
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