Category: Programs

6th Annual K is for Kids From the Heart Teen Fashion Show 2017: Students Set for Business and Entertainment!

Posted on February 4, 2017 by kdclawson

Teen organizers are set for business as 75 student models of all ages are primed and ready for the 6th Annual K is for Kids From the Heart Teen Fashion Show 2017! Read More…

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9th Annual K is for Kids Book Fair & Book Drive to be held Sat. Nov 12 at Barnes & Noble, Waterside Shops

Posted on November 7, 2016 by kdclawson

Local student leaders are launching their first literacy event for the fun’raising season, so parents, get ready to load up the kids for LOTS of free family fun on SAT. NOV. 12th!Read More…

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Mayor Bill Barnett Receives Shining Star Award; Greets Top Readers from Laurel Oak Elementary

Posted on May 22, 2016 by kdclawson

Naples Mayor Bill Barnett received K is for Kids’ 7th Annual Shining Star Award recognizing his years of impassioned support for the teen-driven foundation.Read More…

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Two Students Recognized for their Achievements at Top Leaders Reception

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Nedgie Paul

Each year, K is for Kids’ top “student executives” are honored for their outstanding contributions to the foundation’s community outreach and success.Read More…

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K is for Kids’ Top Reader Book Awards 2016: $15,000 to be distributed to Collier County students

Posted on April 15, 2016 by kdclawson

K is for Kids is expanding its popular Top Reader Book Awards this year thanks to a grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.Read More…

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Students invited to enter K is for Kids’ 3rd Annual YES Comp: Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Competition!

Posted on April 14, 2016 by kdclawson

Collier County high school juniors and seniors may enter K is for Kids’ 3rd Annual YES Comp. Three finalists will compete at the foundation’s Top Leaders Reception, Sat., April 30th.Read More…

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First video of K is for Kids’ From the Heart Teen Fashion Show 2016 is released by ITZ Media!

Posted on April 8, 2016 by kdclawson

ITZ Media has released the first video of K is for Kids Teen Fashion Show! A big shout out goes to Chuck Ardezzone, owner and president, for his support.Read More…

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“Glitz, glam — and better readers” — Naples Daily News features K is for Kids Teen Fashion Show 2016

Posted on April 7, 2016 by kdclawson

“The clothes were set. The stage was ready. The models looked fierce.” Evelyn Alcaraz and Kamilah Van, recent FGCU graduates, tell the story.Read More…