Boots and Bling Raises $24,500 for Bentley Village Foundation Programs
The Boots and Bling Fundraiser held on April 12 by the Bentley Village Foundation raised $24,500 for the Foundation’s programs. Everyone enjoyed the Western event featuring the Big Cypress Band. After a barbecue dinner, residents danced and were guided in line dancing by Annie the resident line dancing instructor. During a cocktail party before the […]
Taste of Opera Raises $32,000 for Bentley Village Foundation Programs
One January 26, members of the Gulfshore Opera sang popular arias and show tunes to raise funds for Bentley Village Foundation’s programs. We were delighted to have Steffanie Pearce, founder and director of the Gulfshore Opera at the event to introduce the opera. Residents were treated to a gala atmosphere with draped walls and special […]
Bentley Village Foundation Awards The Literacy Council Gulf Coast $3,000
Florida Weekley, April 11, 2024 At The Literacy Council Gulf Coast 35-year celebration on March 28, the Bentley Village Foundation presented Dave Crawford, Director of the Council, with a 3,000 donation. In addition to the Bentley Village Foundation’s annual grant to the Council, VI at Bentley Village residents take training to tutor employees to speak, read, […]
Bentley Village Foundation Raises $149,000 for Scholarships
The Bentley Village Foundation raised $149,000 from its annual Dollars for Scholars golf event on Nov. 17. The Foundation in partnership with Collier Community Foundation provides “Bentley Wings” scholarships for Vi at Bentley Village employees and their dependents. This year the Foundation awarded 23 scholarships. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded 99 scholarships and […]
Bentley Village Foundation Raises $140,000 at Golf Event
Gulfshore Business December 9, 2022 The Bentley Village Foundation raised more than $140,000 from its annual Dollars for Scholars golf event on Nov. 18. The foundation in partnership with Collier Community Foundation provides “Bentley Wings” scholarships for Vi at Bentley Village employees and their dependents. Click HERE to see photos of the event.
Bentley Village Foundation Supports VI Employees in the Aftermath of Ian
Gulfshore Business, November 4, 2022 The Bentley Village Foundation announced a collaborative effort with Collier Community Foundation in support of its disaster emergency relief efforts. The foundation contributed more than $50,000 to a special fund established to provide immediate assistance to the hourly employees of Vi at Bentley Village, many of whom not only suffered […]
Bentley Village Foundation awards $20K grant to Baker Senior Center Naples
Baker Senior Center Naples was awarded a $20,000 grant from Bentley Village Foundation Inc. to help provide staffing and supplies to enhance the senior center’s Creative Arts Program.
2020 Dollars for Scholars – Raffle
The “normal” “Dollars For Scholars” Golf Tournament could not be held this year due to the pandemic but the 50/50 Chance Drawing took place as in the past. This year we added a new twist. This form of support for the Bentley Wings Scholarship Fund has been so popular, it was decided to divide the […]
Spring Festival – Update
Monday, March 11 was great fun as the Foundation’s first “Swing into Spring” week-long festival opened with “All that Jazz”. Residents packed the ECH patio to munch on hors d’oeuvres, sip “Spring Flings” (lovely pink drinks concocted by Donna, our own Seaside Lounge bartender) and enjoy the vibrant music of the Stu Shelton trio. Tuesday, […]
Annual Meeting – 3/25/20 (Repcap)
The public portion of the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bentley Village Foundation, scheduled for March 25, 2020, was cancelled as a result of a public safety emergency engendered by COVID-19. The Board of Trustees held a virtual meeting. Officers: The Board of Trustees convened and elected Brian Hitch as […]
