NAPLES CHILDREN AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION + NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
The Hoffmann support begins at the earliest stage of life . Naples Children & Education Foundation supports effective , disciplined charitable programs that significantly improve the physical , emotional , and educational lives of underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County . David Hoffmann sits on the Board of Directors for NCEF — and David and Jerri are both trustees .
Proceeds from the Naples Winter Wine Festival ( ranked among the top 10 arts and entertainment events for wealthy Americans ) benefit the NCEF , whose vision is to make a profound and sustaining difference in the quality of children ’ s lives . Since its inception in 2001 , the Naples Winter Wine Festival has raised nearly $ 244 million for children in need . Two web sites offer information about the Naples Winter Wine Festival and support opportunities : www . napleswinefestival . com / about-us / and www . napleswinefestival . com / about-the-festival .
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