Category: Volunteer

Palmetto Ridge High Teen Volunteer Kyle Winder Raises Bar for Student Leadership & Community Service

Posted on December 23, 2012 by kdclawson

Palmetto Ridge High student Kyle Winder not only boosted K is for Kids’ Building Book Nooks for Kids program and will earn his Eagle Scout wings with the project, he also raised the bar for student leadership and community service for the foundation.Read More…

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Talent & Models: Second Casting Call, Sunday, December 16th, for “From the Heart” Teen Fashion Festival

Posted on December 10, 2012 by kdclawson

Another great opportunity for high schoolers to sign up for the upcoming “From the Heart” Teen Fashion Festival as our student leaders host a second casting call for talent and models. Register here.Read More…

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Teen Spokespersons’ PSAs Released for
“From the Heart” Teen Fashion Festival!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by kdclawson

Student spokespersons have released two PSAs for the “From the Heart” Teen Fashion Festival, inviting others to join the community project promoting children’s literacy and leadership. The event is being presented by Health Management Associates, Barron Collier High School and K is for Kids Foundation […]Read More…

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Casting Call for “From the Heart” Teen Fashion Festival: Models and Talent

Posted on November 25, 2012 by kdclawson

CASTING CALL!! Models and talent sign up now. Sunday, December 2nd, noon to 2 p.m. at Barron Collier High School’s Auditorium. Earn community service hours while having fun with friends. This is a Collier countywide teen community project for the kids and by the […]Read More…

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Have you met Charlie yet? Many kiddies will now, thanks to generous book donation by local authors.

Posted on November 20, 2012 by kdclawson

Kiddies through Collier and Lee counties will soon be meeting the lovable pup Charlie thanks to a generous 200-book donation to K is for Kids Foundation by “Carrots for Charlie” authors Rhonda Brazina and Ida Margolis. “Have you met Charlie yet?” asked K is […]Read More…

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“E is for Everybody loves Eric!” — Wild Bill Wood, Morning Blend

Posted on November 10, 2012 by kdclawson

“‘E’ is for ‘Everybody loves Eric!’” were the words chosen by “Wild Bill” Wood to wrap up Eric McKnight’s appearance as a K is for Kids spokesman on the popular Fox 4 Morning Blend show on Friday. An FGCU men’s basketball player and communications major, Eric […]Read More…

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Teen Fashion Festival benefiting Children’s Literacy

Posted on November 4, 2012 by kdclawson

February’s “From the Heart” Teen Fashion Festival may seem far away, but models, talent and volunteers may sign up now. Leadership opps open! Last year’s inaugural show was a smashing success; 126 students participated. Proceeds to benefit Rising Readers for Collier County kids. Read More…

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First Public Book Signing by “Carrots for Charlie” Authors Sat., Nov. 3rd benefiting K is for Kids!

Posted on November 1, 2012 by kdclawson

This is a must-do event for kids of all ages Saturday, November 3rd. The fun starts at 11am at Classroom Plus in Naples. K is for Kids’ spokespersons from FGCU will be on hand too!Read More…

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K is for Kids Spokesperson featured in Daily News

Posted on October 18, 2012 by kdclawson

Eric McKnight, FGCU men’s basketball player, is featured today in Naples Daily News Sports. Although facing a demanding schedule, Eric is finding time to volunteer for K is for Kids, serving as a spokesperson to help encourage youngsters to focus on academics and fitness. http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/oct/17/mens-basketball-mcknight-ready-to-contribute-to/Read More…

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FGCU Volunteers Make Young Friends at RCMA

Posted on October 18, 2012 by kdclawson

We bet you’ll agree it’s heartwarming to see big kids helping little kids. K is for Kids thanks our FGCU student volunteers for creating a memorable afternoon for RCMA youngsters on Wednesday and to Starbucks-Collier County for collecting the books for these children. The […]Read More…

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