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Immokalee Third Graders Enjoy Gift of Reading Thanks to Teens’ Fashion Show Fundraiser

Immokalee Third Graders Enjoy Gift of Reading Thanks to Teens’ Fashion Show Fundraiser

Students at Village Oaks Elementary School in Immokalee received the gift of reading just in time for the holidays when an impassioned “elf” visited each third grade class with a trolley of books. The books were collected by Collier County teens during their recent […]Read More…

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Middle School Model Makes Cover Photo for K is for Kids’ Inaugural Teen Fashion Show

Middle School Model Makes Cover Photo for K is for Kids’ Inaugural Teen Fashion Show

All the elements came together in this photo of K is for Kids inaugural teen fashion show by John Esquivel. Who is the middle school model who made the cover photo?Read More…

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Teen Fashion Show a Spectacular Success! Co-chairs and teens, both onstage and behind the scenes, receive standing ovation

Teen Fashion Show a Spectacular Success!  Co-chairs and teens, both onstage and behind the scenes, receive standing ovation

Audience members have been sending in stellar reviews for K is for Kids Teen “Head to Toe” Fashion Show held at Barron Collier High School on December 10th.  A standing ovation goes to event co-chairs, Erin Clawson, at left, and Ali Martin, both Gulf […]Read More…

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Two days til Collier County Teen “Head to Toe” Fashion Show!

Two days til Collier County Teen “Head to Toe” Fashion Show!

Join us for this inaugural Collier County teen community project on Saturday, December 10th at the Barron Collier Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.  The evening promises plenty of fun and prizes!Read More…

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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…

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Immokalee Students, Happy for School Library’s New Books, Thank K is for Kids

Immokalee Students, Happy for School Library’s New Books, Thank K is for Kids

Students at Village Oaks Elementary in Immokalee share their joy and appreciation upon seeing some of their favorite books in their school library, purchased with funds donated by K is for Kids Foundation.  Video by Stephanie Griffin, media specialist.Read More…

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

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…

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