Guadalupe Center, Inc

509 Hope Circle, Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-7711 | www.GuadalupeCenter.org MISSION: Breaking the cycle of poverty through education for the children of Immokalee

Every child has big dreams. It might be owning a business, going to medical school or becoming an entrepreneur.

So what holds them back?

Opportunity. Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not universal.

Education, however, has proven to be the great equalizer. A first-rate education can – and does – create endless opportunities.

Guadalupe Center is making dreams come true by providing a high-quality education to students in Immokalee. For generations, families in the rural community had limited access to early learning opportunities. As a result, children started kindergarten not knowing how to read or write, falling behind their peers from day one.

Guadalupe Center changed all that.

Today, the nonprofit serves more than 1,750 students annually through three educational programs: • Early Childhood Education: Nationally accredited early learning program in which 95% of students meet or exceed kindergarten readiness standards.

• After-school Tutoring & Summer Enrichment: Out-ofschool-time programs in which 100% of students demonstrate significant learning gains in reading and math.

• Tutor Corps: Collegepreparatory program in which 100% of graduates are accepted into colleges and universities, and 94% earn a degree.

GOALS

Guadalupe Center strives to foster personal and academic success, which leads to economic independence. Highquality educational programs empower independent thinkers and lifelong learners who positively influence their diverse communities, ultimately becoming the leaders of tomorrow.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

Guadalupe Center’s signature fundraising gala is among Southwest Florida’s top annual charitable events. Patrons join sponsors, businesses and philanthropic organizations in a celebration of academic achievement and a belief that education can make anything possible. The 2023 gala will be held Jan. 19 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Passionate individuals support Guadalupe Center by serving as mentors to high school students, academic tutors, classroom assistants, career day presenters, committee members and more.

Additionally, volunteer opportunities at Guadalupe Resale Shop include associates who can price items, create displays, assist customers, ring up purchases and process donations on the receiving dock.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1984

Annual revenues (most recent

fiscal year): $10.4 million Total number of employees: 316

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S):

Immokalee

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Naples Children & Education Foundation, Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Dawn Montecalvo President & CEO

Joseph Baughman

Board Chair

Linda Yost

Immediate Past Chair

Rich Monaghan

Vice Chair

Dr. Carl Ehmann

Treasurer

William Dempsey

Secretary

Successful people share some common characteristics – talent, innovation, ambition and determina“ tion, to name a few. But no one reaches their goals alone. Everyone needs a little help along the way. –Dawn Montecalvo, President & CEO