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One Mission + Three Programs =
Endless Possibilities

Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education, and we’re reaching more than 1,901 students per year with three extraordinarily successful educational programs. Together, the possibilities are endless!

Early Childhood
Education

Students

95% of graduates meet or exceed kindergarten standards and enter school prepared to succeed

After-school
Tutoring

Students

100% of our at-risk students in K-2nd grade students make academic gains

Tutor
Corps

Students

121 high school students, 100% of seniors graduate; 144 college students on track to graduate

Let's Go Back to School!

Help prepare our students for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year by participating in our 31st annual Back-to-School Supplies Drive! Donations can be dropped off at any campus in Immokalee, as well as Guadalupe Center’s development office in Naples or Guadalupe Resale Shop in North Naples.

Play, Learn & Thrive

Help us boost students’ cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being through outdoor play!

To help our students continue to learn in the most fun and safe way possible, Guadalupe Center is beginning renovations for both our toddler and Pre-K playgrounds. In addition, we need to replace the roof and do some minor stucco repairs. Please consider supporting our initiative to refresh our Morgridge Campus so that our students continue creating endless possibilities.

GEMS Make An Impact All Year Long

When you Give Every Month (GEM), your impact multiplies throughout the year, and you become someone our students can count on. Learn more about the impact your contribution has on the ongoing success of our students and programs.

Exciting News & Updates

Guadalupe Center is transforming lives. Together, our generous donors, partners, volunteers and staff are making a significant difference in the lives of students and families in Immokalee. In our video gallery, enjoy their inspiring stories and learn more about ways you can help break the cycle of poverty through education in Immokalee!

AFTER PHOTO - FrogTape Challenge Renovation

FrogTape Challenge winner creates sanctuary for teachers at Guadalupe Center

The winner of a national DIY design challenge completed a renovation at Guadalupe Center in Immokalee that gives teachers a tranquil retreat for planning periods, brainstorming sessions and lunch. Kelly

September 26, 2023

wall of student photography at seeing the bigger picture

‘Seeing the Bigger Picture’ student art show set for Oct. 26

Guadalupe Center will host its second student art show of the year on Oct. 26 at HobNob Kitchen & Bar in Naples featuring a curated auction exclusively sponsored by Waterside

September 5, 2023

Naples couple offers 26 students a back-to-school shopping trip

Twins Nancy and Rubi Garcia understand the cost of college far exceeds what their parents can afford to pay. That’s why four years ago, as ninth-graders at Immokalee High School,

August 31, 2023

Watch What Happens When You Give…

In Their Own Words

The best thing is knowing that in the future my children will be economically independent someday and won’t need a program like Guadalupe Center when they have their own children.

Jasmin, Tutor Corps Graduate & Arcadia University Class of 2021

My father dreamed of being an accountant, but college was too expensive. Now, I have the opportunity to do what he always wanted to do. I know people have invested in my future because they believe in me, and I will give it my all.

Mark Trejo, Blankley Scholar attending Arcadia University

It’s cool. They (the tutors) help me with my homework and then we play learning games. I just like them to be around because that makes me comfortable. I want to thank them every day!

Samantha, 2nd Grade, After-school Tutoring Program