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Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education, and we’re reaching more than 1,891 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

117 high school students, 100% of seniors graduate; 149 college students on track to graduate

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!

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Guadalupe Center honors Phil and Mary Beuth as ‘Legendary Leaders’

Guadalupe Center has recognized Phil and Mary Beuth as Legendary Leaders, an honor celebrating the Bonita Springs couple’s leadership, guidance and support that extends more than two decades. Formerly known

March 20, 2023

Home Grown Teacher Recruitment Initiative

Home grown: A national model for hiring teachers in rural communities

All students deserve a high-quality education, especially children living in rural communities. When Guadalupe Center mapped out its plan to increase access to education for families living in Immokalee, the

March 7, 2023

Leadership Day lessons: Adapt, evolve and innovate

Passions change. Interests change. Technology changes. Society changes. It’s the ability to adapt and evolve that makes a career successful and satisfying. That lesson emerged at Guadalupe Center’s annual Leadership

February 28, 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

Stepping Stones to the Future

The opening of the van Otterloo Family Campus for Learning is the first step in transforming more students’ lives in Immokalee. These stepping stones to the future will launch an educational journey that can ultimately break the cycle of poverty. Now you can leave a lasting footprint by helping us provide quality education to children of Immokalee.