This exciting year-long partnership kicked off in spectacular fashion with the 6th Annual Winter Wonderland: Season of Splendor event at Robb & Stucky. Thanks to the incredible generosity and community spirit of the Women’s Council members, sponsors, and attendees, the event raised more than $14,000 to directly support Feeding Dreams.These vital funds will help us continue providing nutritious weekend backpack meals to children in our community who face food insecurity—ensuring they have nourishing food to take home every Friday, so they can focus on learning and growing rather than hunger over the weekends.

On Friday, January 16, Executive Director Jeri Goetz spoke at the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Naples on the Gulf annual installation banquet. During her remarks, she introduced the Feeding Dreams Scholarship and Mentor Program, an inspiring initiative that supports high school students by providing scholarships and dedicated mentorship. This program helps young people break the cycle of poverty, pursue their education, and build pathways to self-sufficiency and success as they transition to adulthood. It was a wonderful evening celebrating leadership, community impact, and the shared commitment to making a difference in Collier County.

We are grateful for this meaningful collaboration and look forward to a full year of working together to feed dreams, break the cycle of poverty, and create brighter futures for local children and families.Thank you to the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Naples on the Gulf for choosing Feeding Dreams as this year’s charity partner—we couldn’t be more excited about what we will accomplish together in 2026!