Category: Volunteer
Our first ‘class’ of graduating seniors head off to college after finishing a record year for K is for Kids
What a milestone we hit this year as 100% of our graduating seniors continue on to college! Indeed, this past year was a banner year for our young, prolific powerhouse!Read More…
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Tagged book fairs, community service, education, K is for Kids, literacy, Mayor Bill Barnett, teens, volunteers
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Book drive at Crunch helps fuel kiddies’ appetites for new books as our summer story time series takes off
We thank all those who are dropping off books at Crunch-Naples — the basket keeps overflowing with wonderful new stories for children to enjoy this summer. Check out all the beautiful books…. Pictured at left: In July, little ones are enjoying books and coloring […]Read More…
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Fox4 Morning Blend Spotlights K is for Kids’ Literacy Month and Leadership Program
K is for Kids’ founder and executive director, Karen Clawson appeared on the Morning Blend with Brandon Velez, a FGCU graduate who was the Foundation’s first intern. The two spoke with the Blend’s co-host, Carley Wegman about the Foundation’s fourth annual literacy month and “fun’raising” […]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
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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Tagged Alexis Martin, Ali Martin, Barron Collier High School, Erin Clawson, Erin Elizabeth Clawson, Janelle Sventek, K is for Kids, Teen Fashion Show
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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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“Power of the Word” Art Contest for Middle School Students in Collier County
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to illustrate the power of communication! Contest is open to all middle school students in Collier County. Deadline for entry is March 18th.Read More…
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K is for Kids® 3rd Annual “Kids Celebrate Reading!” Book Fair and Book Drive, Saturday, February 12th, noon to 4 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Naples
You don’t want to miss our third annual “Kids Celebrate Reading!” Book Fair and Book Drive — packed with children’s events, it’s free and open to the public! Mention “K is for Kids” to the cashier and you’ll be helping us buy much needed […]Read More…
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TEEN SUMMIT 2011: A big hit with teens, another great story for K is for Kids®
Teen photographer and Teen Advisory Team member, Kelsey caught the action of the TEEN SUMMIT 2011 in this shot for our Foundation. Stay tuned for Kelsey’s photo gallery going up soon! Read More…
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Teens Have Fun Making Video of Children’s Storyboards for Filmstrip on Canvas
Shown left to right: Radhu, Sydney, Justine and Jarrod had fun shooting videos of the story local children had created at the recent Naples International Film Festival and Downtown Naples Association’s CityFest Films & Flavors on 5th.Read More…
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Teen Advisory Team Council Meeting
Nine teens representing the Teen Advisory Team Council gathered on Wednesday, December 29th, to discuss activities and events for the upcoming Bring a Book, Bring a Friend for Children’s Literacy Month.Read More…
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