CHAPTER 218 | JUNE 2026

Celebrating individuals, groups and organizations that share their time, talent and treasure to meet the needs in our community.

“A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else's life.” ~ Roy T. Bennett

Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples’ annual signature fundraising event, Night at the Museum: Cirque du CMON, raised more than $1.47 million help...READ MORE>>>

The Founders Scholarship Fund awarded 40 Collier County high school students four-year, post-secondary education scholarships totaling...READ MORE>>>

The West Bay Community Charitable Foundation granted $25,000 to the Alliance...READ MORE>>>

Scholarship Recipients 2026, flanked by Kathy Lane and Kimberly Schumacher

The Naples Woman’s Club awarded $369,000 in scholarships to 53 outstanding Collier County students — the largest single-year scholarship...READ MORE>>>

The Women’s Giving Circle of Southwest Florida granted $25,000 to Better Together in support of children...READ MORE>>>

The Gerald Fitzgerald Jr. Foundation’s generous $50,000 one-to-one matching gift challenge, presented...READ MORE>>>

The 20th Annual Butterfly Release raised more than $40,000 for Avow’s...READ MORE>>>

The Women’s Foundation of Collier County through the Collier Community Foundation...READ MORE>>>

The Women’s Giving Circle of Southwest Florida granted $25,000 to the Children’s Advocacy...READ MORE>>>

The League Club granted $30,000 to Youth Haven in support of its vital Food and Nutrition...READ MORE>>>

The 17th Annual Women’s Health Forum raised nearly $6,500 for the Foundation of...READ MORE>>>

Guadalupe Center’s nationally recognized Tutor Corps Program is sending more than 34 students from Immokalee to college this fall...READ MORE>>>

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation granted $275,000 to Neighborhood...READ MORE>>>

TLC Marketing & Creative Services Third Annual Mother's Day Jewelry Drive provided 5,000 pieces...READ MORE>>>

Grace Place for Children & Families’ 14th annual charity golf tournament, A Swing of Grace...READ MORE>>>

Patty Baker Humane Society Naples raised more than $84,000 at its 10th annual Bow Wow Brunch to support lifesaving efforts for its shelter pets...READ MORE>>>

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation granted $30,000, United Way of Collier and the Keys contributed $12,000, and Sister Seekers...READ MORE>>>

For consideration in Caught in the Act of Kindness, email an example of how an individual, group or organization went above and beyond to help those in need to inspireme@ebellamag.com. Please include a related high-resolution photo as well.