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Don’t miss the chance to bid on iPad 2 donated by Best Buy in Naples this Saturday!

Guests at the upcoming teen “Head to Toe” Fashion Show will have the chance to make a bid to win a new iPad2 thanks to the generosity of the Best Buy in Naples.  “We’re proud to be a sponsor of K is for Kids …Read More…Read More…

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Barron Collier High School and K is for Kids present Teen “Head to Toe” Fashion Show

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event on Saturday, December 10th at the Barron Collier Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.  Read More…

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Board of Directors Announced for 2011-12

Click here to read our latest eNews announcing our Board of Directors for 2011-12.  Just three years young, K is for Kids’ founder, Karen Clawson, notes that the upcoming year will see the Foundation continue to keep growth bridled for the vibrant powerhouse while it …Read More…Read More…

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Holiday Book Drive Begins at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Waterside Shops in Naples, benefiting K is for Kids

The Holiday Book Drive benefiting K is for Kids by Barnes & Noble at Waterside Shops has begun!  Through December 31st, please consider giving the gift that lasts forever, as you help transport children into new worlds, meet new friends, and enjoy new adventures. …Read More…Read More…

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Gulf Coast High School Students Encourage Children to Power Up With Reading for K is for Kids

GCHS’ Sharks varsity football players team up with TV Production Team 3 students to encourage children to “tackle a book” and power up with reading in this student produced video for K is for Kids. Read GCHS Senior Doris Sacacian’s story about the collaboration here or …Read More…Read More…

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Why we are Friends of the School Library

Libraries often provide the ONLY access some kids have to books.  By making a tax-deductible donation to K is for Kids, you will be helping us purchase new books for close to 8,000 Collier County children to read, from toddlers to teens. Read More…

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Bring a Book, Bring a Friend® for Children’s Literacy Month Celebrates Third Anniversary

Bring a Book, Bring a Friend® Fun’raiser first launched in 2003 as a community book drive organized by Karen Clawson to benefit her children’s school library.  Now under the umbrella of the K is for Kids® Foundation, the Fun’raiser has expanded into a month-long …Read More…Read More…

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“Power in the world starts with the power of the word; read it, say it, share it.”

“You think we look silly, ‘cuz we’re so old, but we are here, so you can be told–it’s books you’re needin’, ya’ better get readin’, to grab your power in the world; it starts with the power of the word.  So read it!” — …Read More…Read More…

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Calling All Collier County Teens!!

The fun’raising season begins! Come to our Teen Advisory Team Council Meeting on Saturday, October 9th. Teens all across Collier County are making a difference in their community while getting in their community service hours for high school and college. Donate your talents and …Read More…Read More…

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LOE 2003 Ivitation

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