You Can Make The Difference
To build the next generation of Naples/Collier community leaders, we are seeking support and advocacy from the Naples community, parents, businesses, and charitable organizations. Your tax-deductible contribution will ensure the timely completion of this much-needed resource for our young people. All gifts over $10,000 will be permanently recognized on a donor wall in the First Tee Naples/Collier Learning Center.
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Campaign Progress
With your generous support we will hit our goal of $10,000,000 by 2024.
“We are so grateful for First Tee. I really don’t know what I would have done without support throughout the divorce and caretaking of my parents- I always knew Viv was safe, happy, learning, and supported. Thank you so much.”
– Sarah Guite, Parent
“The First Tee – Naples/Collier offers Collier County students an opportunity to experience a life-long sport, while learning core values, important life lessons and healthy habits during the all-important out-of-school hours. First Tee has collaborated with over 30 Collier County schools and their outreach in Immokalee has been excellent. The new First Tee Learning Center in Golden Gate will be a game changer for the schools in Golden Gate, East Naples, and Manatee.”
– Dr. Kamela Patton, Superintendent of Collier County Public Schools
“Immokalee HS students have an opportunity to learn an individualized game while at the same time build leadership qualities. With the First Tee Character Building Program, our students are learning how to have self-confidence, build resilience and persevere while playing the game of golf. The exposure to the game of golf is the hook. The personal growth is the valuable lesson for our students.”
– Clara Calderon, E.D.S. Immokalee High School, Principal
