Naples, FL – [November 26, 2024]– Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation. The funds will support tuition assistance for children ensuring the mission to provide affordable, high-quality early learning education for underserved children from working families, preparing them for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy serves nearly 400 children, offering a nurturing environment that promotes early literacy, cognitive development, and social-emotional growth. This grant will continue to support relief of financial stress on families, allowing parents to maintain employment or continue their education.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Collier Community Foundation for their generous support,” said Jessica Campbell, Executive Director of Fun Time Early Childhood Academy. “This grant directly impacts our ability to provide affordable, high-quality early education for children from working families. By easing the financial burden on parents, we can ensure that more children have access to the nurturing and educational foundation they need.”
The Collier Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Selected organizations receive grant dollars from the Foundation’s discretionary funds. These funds were gifted by donors who believe in the Community Foundation’s ability to mobilize resources to address the community’s greatest needs.
For more information about Fun Time Early Childhood Academy, our programs, or how you can support our mission, please visit www.funtimeacademy.org or contact Jessica Campbell, Executive Director, 239-228-7363 Jcampbell@funtimeacademy.org, www.funtimeacademy.org
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About Fun Time Early Childhood Academy: Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is a nationally accredited early learning center committed to providing affordable, high-quality early learning for underserved children from working families, preparing them for success in kindergarten and beyond. Located in Collier County, our academy offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can develop the skills and confidence needed for success in school and in life.
About the Collier Community Foundation: Collier Community Foundation® is a tax-exempt, public, charitable organization established in 1985 to increase and focus on local private philanthropy. Today, the Collier Community Foundation manages over 850 funds, works with hundreds of nonprofits, and has granted over $362 million to nonprofit organizations, community programs, and scholarships. Informed giving. Powerful results®. Learn more at colliercf.org or call 239-649-5000.
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