
SJU sophomore honored for giving back to his home community
Adrian Guzman remembers what his own experience was like growing up. And those memories are what motivates the Saint John’s University sophomore to try and make things a little better
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Adrian Guzman remembers what his own experience was like growing up. And those memories are what motivates the Saint John’s University sophomore to try and make things a little better

Guadalupe Center President Dawn Montecalvo has been recognized as an Exceptional Leader at the third annual Above and Beyond Awards, a statewide honor presented by the News Service of Florida.

Established in 1984, the Guadalupe Center provides high quality, life-changing educational programs to more than 2,000 students annually in Immokalee with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty. Read

In a powerful full-circle moment, Adriana Antonio-Lopez went from learning in the classroom as a young mother to leading one. Read the full article here.

Dawn Montecalvo, President of Guadalupe Center, has been recognized as one of Southwest Florida’s Top 30 Nonprofit Executives for 2025 by The Community Foundation, an honor that highlights leaders making

In a powerful full-circle moment, Adriana Antonio-Lopez went from learning in the classroom as a young mother to leading one. Read the full article here.