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Holocaust Museum & Education Center
975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Suite 108, Naples, FL 34110 | (239) 263-9200 MISSION: To teach the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence.
Holocaust Survivor Heinz Wartski often tells local students that “nothing good comes of hate.” Students are riveted as Heinz shares his story of how he and his family fled the Nazis, hid, joined up with Partisans in Italy, were imprisoned and eventually liberated, before moving to the United States. He explains that hatred is dangerous, and it is up to them, the next generation, to not be silent and stand up in the presence of hate.
For more than 20 years, the Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center has shared the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence. Our Education programs, exhibits and events have impacted close to 300,000 students, teachers and visitors about the crucial importance respecting each other.
Student programs include on-campus classroom sessions, 8th Grade Museum Field Trips, and Pop-Up Museums. The Boxcar Exhibit, on loan from F.E. and Jack Nortman and The Boxcar Foundation, also travels to schools, libraries and other locations.
The Museum has just launched its second Capital Campaign—“Grow for the Future.” A “North Wing” will be added by renovating adjoining space purchased over the last two years. Plans include the installation of an Auschwitz Gallery, a Gallery on Other Genocides and Human Rights, a new Classroom and Special Exhibit spaces, artifacts, displays, and more. Naming Opportunities are now available. For more information, please contact Susan Suarez at Susan@hmcec.org or call 239-263-9200.
GOALS
Our goal is that the lessons of the Holocaust will guide people to act with kindness and compassion, treat others with mutual respect, and stand up against bigotry and hatred.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES
The Luncheon Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Sponsorships are available, and tickets are $150. For more information, visit www.HMCEC.org.
Triumph 2023 Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:30pm – 8:00pm. Sponsorships are available, and tickets are $300. For more information, visit www.HMCEC.org.
The Legacy Society honors friends who affirm including the Museum in their will or other planned gifts.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Guest Services, Museum Educators, Student Interns, Event Committees and Board Members.
ABOUT US:
Year established: 2001
Annual revenues (most recent
fiscal year): $988,528 Total number of employees: 6
GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S):
Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry Glades and Sarasota counties.
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Donations Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs Collier County Tourist Development Council
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Stuart Price
Chairman
Susan Suarez
OFFICERS
Stuart Price
Chair
Hymie Akst
Treasurer
Herb Berkeley
Past Chair
Maureen Lerner
Development Chair
Fred Roth
Vice Chair
Stephen Strome
Immediate Past Chair
Richard Yovanovich
Secretary
MEMBERS
Larry Baer Janet G. Cohen Alan Englander Michael Feldman Dottie McGovern Lorelei Meeker Stuart Mest Rob Nossen Ashley Solomon Jay Sterns
“ “ How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Anne Frank
