CCCR’s “Big Impressions by Little Artists” Slated for March 4, 2016

NAPLES, Fla. - Dec. 15, 2015 - PRLog -- The annual “Big Impressions by Little Artists” fundraising event to benefit Collier Child Care Resources (CCCR) is set for Friday, March 4, 2016 from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Hilton Naples. The art-based luncheon will focus on valuing the arts in young children’s lives.  Artwork inspired by the natural environment, created by the children in CCCR’s learning programs and the works of local artists, will be featured in the silent and live auctions. Members for the event committee, event sponsors and volunteers to work at the event are needed as well as items for the silent auction.  Ticket cost is $75 per person and includes lunch and live entertainment.

Funds raised will benefit CCCR’s early learning programs including the NCEF Early Childhood Development Center, where 75 percent of the children who attend are from low-income working families and are in need of partial financial assistance.  In addition, replacement of early learning materials are needed for the A Step Up Child Development Centers, located at Golden Gate and Immokalee High Schools, which serve the children of teen parents who wish to complete their high school educations.

For more information, please call Collier Child Care Resources, (CCCR) at 239-643-3908.

About CCCR:

CCCR’s mission is to provide high quality early childhood care, education and resources to children, families and early learning professionals in Collier County. Our organization currently serves approximately 275 children annually through our three child development centers: NCEF Early Childhood Development Center, and A Step Up Child Development Centers located at Golden Gate and Immokalee High Schools operated through CCCR. At NCEF Early Childhood Development Center, 75 percent of the children who attend are from low-income, working families and receive partial financial assistance through CCCR. Of the children enrolled 60 percent live at or below the Federal Poverty Line. A Step Up Child Development Centers focus on children of teen mothers by offering free valuable child care and parenting classes while they continue their high school education; this allows for a better future for them and their child, without worry of needing to pay for childcare. We also offer training workshops for early learning professionals and an early childhood conferences once a year. In 2014, we served over 1,750 people with training and educational resources.