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Women’s Foundation of Collier name 2023 Women of Initiative honorees


 

 

The Women’s Foundation of Collier County is rolling out the red carpet again this year at Women Rock Philanthropy, a rockin’ event to recognize and celebrate the Women of Initiative. This inspiring group of local women is selected annually for their philanthropy and civic engagement who go above and beyond to make a positive impact in Collier County.

The 2023 honorees are Carrie Cooney, Ashley Gerry, Grace Evenstad, Kim Ciccarelli Kantor, and Jacqueline B. Morelisse, along with the mother/daughter trio of Patty Hornbeck, Mari Hornbeck Tracy, and Brooke Hornbeck. Each has made a significant philanthropic impact in areas from education and healthcare to impacting the lives of individuals with disabilities and the arts.

Honorees will be celebrated at the Women Rock Philanthropy luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, on November 30, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

2023 Women Rock Philanthropy Event co-chairs are Jenny Haire, Rochelle Schucart, Brenda O’Connor, and Vicki Tracy. “We are honored to be co-chairing this special event together celebrating the honorees for this year,” said co-chairs Rochelle Schucart and Jenny Haire. “We plan to fill the room with charitable faces from Collier County and elevate Women Rock to new levels. It’s going to be an inspirational lunch both honoring the impactful women as well as raising funds for the Women’s Foundation.”

Major sponsors of Women Rock Philanthropy are BMO Wealth Management, Gulf Coast International Properties, Waterside Shops, and Gulfshore Life/WINK. Individual tickets and tables will go on sale on July 5, at www.womenrockphilanthropy.org.

Learn more about the Women’s Foundation of Collier County at www.wfcollier.org.

The Women’s Foundation of Collier County (WFCC), established in 1996, is a field-of-interest fund administered by the Collier Community Foundation whose mission is to be a catalyst for change in the lives of women and girls in Collier County through grantmaking, advocacy and education. WFCC has granted over $900,000 to local women and girl’s programs and organizations. Learn more at www.wfcollier.org. ¦

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