The 5th Annual Shy Wolf Scramble, a charity golf event to benefit the sanctuary’s mission of rescuing and educating about captive-bred exotic and un-releasable wild animals, is slated for Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club in Naples.
The scramble will feature a four-person, best shot format, where golfers will be delivered a fun and competitive day on the course. Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in various challenges and contests, including a hole-in-one contest sponsored by Porsche Naples, tee advancement hole, a putting contest, longest drive, and closest to the pin.
Shy Wolf Sanctuary’s animal ambassadors will be onsite to greet golfers and share in the experience.
Registration for this event starts at $200 for individuals and $800 for a foursome. The registration fee includes a round of golf, lunch, and drink tickets. All proceeds will directly support Shy Wolf Sanctuary’s efforts in providing rescue, sanctuary and education for captive-bred exotic and un-releasable wild animals.
“We cannot wait for another exciting year raising money for these amazing animals and having fun,” said Shane Blitz, board president of Shy Wolf Sanctuary. “I will see you out on the course!”
To register for the Shy Wolf Scramble or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit givebutter.com/c/swsgolf25 or email events@shywolfsanctuary.org.
The Schoen Foundation made a $1 million gift to create a scholarship endowment fund for members of the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County.
The scholarship fund will support the educational advancement of club members pursuing post-secondary educational or vocational training, with the goal of fostering long-term success and empowerment.
Scholarship recipients, who will be recognized as Schoen Foundation Scholars, may use the funds for tuition assistance, books and fees, required tools and equipment and transportation stipends.
To be eligible, club members must be active with Boys & Girls Club for at least one year; be a high school graduate or GED recipient; be accepted into an accredited college, university or technical school; have a minimum GPA of 2.0; complete the Club’s Future Ready curriculum; submit FAFSA/financial need documentation; and submit a formal application which includes a personal statement and a recommendation.
It is expected that by year three, the scholarship will benefit 20 scholars annually and by year 10, more than 150 Boys & Girls Alumni will have received post-secondary credentials as part of the scholarship program.
The Women’s Foundation of Collier County recently announced $530,000 in grant awards to seven local nonprofits.
This year’s total is nearly double the 2024 grant amount of $290,000.
2025 grant recipients:
