CHAPTER 213 | APRIL 2026

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

"Our days are happier when we give people a piece of our heart rather than a piece of our mind." ~ Unknown

Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL and its supporters gathered for the third annual Bloody Mary Brunch fundraiser, raising more than $40,000 to support the fight against period poverty. Guests enjoyed a vibrant brunch, signature cocktails and meaningful conversation. Beth Wipf, Health Services Director for Collier County Public Schools...READ MORE>>>

The Naples Children Foundation invested more than $30.6 million in approximately 50 local nonprofit organizations — including Boys & Girls Club of Collier County...READ MORE>>>

Credit: Michelle Reed

The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center raised $357,000 for its educational programs at the 25th...READ MORE>>>

Alberto Aadron and Carol Baker

Quail Creek Country Club’s Sixth Annual Salute to Veterans Golf and Dinner raised...READ MORE>>>

Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2026 Magic Under the Mangroves gala raised more than $2.04 million to support its environmental science, policy...READ MORE>>>

Credit: Jeffrey Michael Photography

Artis—Naples raised $2 million at the Friends of Artis—Naples Gala to support its...READ MORE>>>

Wine Women & Shoes raised $568,000 for Naples Cancer Advisors
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Collier Community Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to The Housing Alliance to invest in its...READ MORE>>> 

The West Coast Muscle Car Club’s 22nd Annual Car Show raised $58,000 for Avow Kids to benefit its grief...READ MORE>>>

Greater Naples Leadership recently held a baby wipes drive in support of Baby Basics of Collier County...READ MORE>>>

Royal Palm Golf Club’s annual golf tournament raised more than $53,000 for Avow and its...READ MORE>>>

The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs donated $30,000 to build the recently finished and dedicated Chickee Hut at the Wonder Gardens. Additionally, The Bonita Springs Community Fund donated...READ MORE>>>

The Hobbs Foundation and the Baker Family Foundation granted $25,000 and $10,000, ...READ MORE>>>

Nancy Ross, Diane Ewing, Nancy Near, Carol Cayer, Debi Braendle, Trish Leonard, LCGC Exeutive Director Leah Mason, Dave Shellenbarger, BSCF President Joeseph Murgalo, Susan Kennedy-Riechers and Ruth Condit.

The Bonita Springs Community Fund donated $25,000 to Literacy Council Gulf Coast, supporting the organization’s free English literacy classes to adults...READ MORE>>>

Collier Community Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to David Lawrence Centers to support renovations to Hope Home, a transitional...READ MORE>>>

HUGS Naples Ukulele Fest donated $2,240 to Baker Senior Center Naples to support crucial programs for
...READ MORE>>>

Diane Ewing, Nancy Ross, Nancy Near, Carol Cayer, Debi Braendle, Trish Leonard, FLEC Executive Director Kyle Hartman,  Dave Shellenbarger, BSCF President Joeseph Murgalo and Ruth Condit.

The Bonita Springs Community Fund donated $25,000 to The Florida Lions Eye Clinic, supporting complimentary eye care to those...READ MORE>>>

Naples Shutter donated $2,200 to the Military Heritage Museum in memory and honor of Robert Riggs...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.