The Immokalee Foundation

CHANGING LIVES, CHANGING GENERATIONS

Family carries a different meaning for many people. For Immokalee, a small rural town 45 miles east of downtown Naples, it is woven into the fabric of the community and its culture. I can recall growing up in

Immokalee feeling cared for and included in the community no matter who I was with, where I was, or what I was doing. This feeling still exists today not just for me, but for the thousands of proud families that call Immokalee “My Home.”

At The Immokalee Foundation, we carry on the essence of what makes Immokalee so special by creating an impact in the lives of children that continues for generations. For 31 years, our family of staff, mentors, educators, donors, and volunteers has transformed over 13,000 lives through our education, career readiness, and professional development programs.

It makes me proud to see parents who were once students of The Immokalee Foundation enroll their own children so that they too can experience the same transformations. This truly creates an impact forever changing the course of family generations, and an entire community.

I want to personally invite you to make an investment through The Immokalee Foundation’s Family Society to help our students - from elementary to postsecondary education, beat the odds by growing up to be financially independent adults with meaningful careers.

This new initiative helps make giving easier than ever. With low monthly amounts starting at just $25, your investment will generate an impact that goes beyond a lifetime. Will you join

our family?

Gratefully,

Noemi Y. Perez

President and CEO, The Immokalee Foundation

THE IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION

To join The Family Society and give with a generational impact, visit immokaleefoundation.org /familysociety

2375 Tamiami Trail N., #308, Naples, FL 34103 (239) 430-9122 | www.immokaleefoundation.org

MISSION: Building pathways to success for the children of Immokalee

For more than 30 years, The Immokalee Foundation has been preparing the next generation of leaders through a 100% focus on education, career readiness, and professional development for students in Immokalee— from kindergarten to postsecondary education.

Since opening its doors, The Immokalee Foundation has empowered more than 13,000 students through innovative, hands-on educational programs.

Despite Immokalee being an underserved, migrant community just 45 miles east of downtown Naples, Foundation students continue to display resilience and beat the odds by growing up to be financially independent adults with meaningful careers.

A growing favorite of Southwest Florida’s business community, The Immokalee Foundation’s award-winning program, Career Pathways, is forging new pathways to success for Immokalee’s youth. The robust curriculum prepares middle and high school students for well-paying, in-demand professional careers in four distinct professional pathways: Business Management & Entrepreneurship, Education & Human Services, Engineering & Construction Management and Healthcare.

The program’s impact is felt in every corner of the community. For example, over 50 Foundation students participated in internships in various industries throughout Collier and Lee County this past summer.

The Immokalee Foundation’s success is undeniable: 100 percent of Foundation students have graduated from high school, 100 percent have a postsecondary plan to pursue a professional career, and 92 percent graduate with a postsecondary certificate or degree, with the majority of them receiving a four-year bachelor’s degree. And most important, 100 percent have the potential to help build upon the success of your business or organization, and contribute to the overall business economy in Southwest Florida.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

The 2022 Charity Classic: Sueños, The Dream Gala, will take place at The RitzCarlton Beach Resort on November 11th, 2022. More at ImmokaleeFounation. org/gala. Our popular Charity Classic Golf Pro-Am will take place in March, 2023. Visit ImmokaleeFounation. org/Proam for updates. Plus, the 2nd Annual CEO Summit—a vibrant think tank uniting high-profile leaders from Southwest Florida with Foundation students—will take place on April 23, 2023. Visit ImmokaleeFoundation. org/CEOSummit for details. Join The Family Society monthly giving program and make an impact that lasts generations. Visit

ImmokaleeFounation.org/ familysociety

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Each year, over 100 dedicated members of the community volunteer 30 minutes a week—virtually or in person—to mentor one of The Immokalee Foundation’s highly motivated high school students. Please get in touch with Yeimi.Espinoza@ immokaleefoundation.org for more information.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1991

Annual revenues (most recent

year): $6,857,980.71 Total number of employees: 32

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S):

Immokalee, FL

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Ray Foundation Wasie Foundation Naples Children and Education Foundation Collier Community Foundation

LEADERSHIP

Naomi Y. Perez

President & CEO

Gerald Belle

Chairman

Alison K. Douglas

Secretary

Drew Yurko

Treasurer

“Several years ago, I was introduced to The

Immokalee Foundation and instantly became “ a raving fan. Few local programs do more to mold and prep students for success.

Brian Rist, past executive chairman and founder of Storm Smart Industries.