Guadalupe Center’s annual Holiday Gift Shop is returning to help make the holiday season brighter for Immokalee families.
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IMMOKALEE – Guadalupe Center’s annual Holiday Gift Shop is returning to help make the holiday season brighter for Immokalee families. For over a decade, the Gift Shop has been a Santa’s workshop setting where parents can select donated gifts for their children. The effort helps more than 500 families served by Guadalupe Center.
Guadalupe Center’s Holiday Gift Shop is stocked entirely with items generously provided by individuals, businesses, and civic groups across Southwest Florida.
“The Holiday Gift Shop is one of our most meaningful and fun traditions,” said Dawn Montecalvo, President and CEO of Guadalupe Center. “Parents are empowered to personally select gifts for every child in their family. It truly is the season of giving.”
Guadalupe Center is requesting donations of new, unwrapped gifts for children of all ages. Requested donations include toys, books, games, clothing, and other seasonal items. Supporters can also browse the Holiday Gift Shop Wish List for ideas or send gifts directly through the Amazon Wish List.
Donation drop-off locations:
Guadalupe Center requests donations by December 10, 2025. To learn more or coordinate a group drive, contact Wendy Wagner-Michelson at wwagner@GuadalupeCenter.org or 239-944-9988.
About Guadalupe Center
For more than 40 years, Guadalupe Center has empowered students in Immokalee through high-quality education, mentorship, and comprehensive support that paves the way for lifelong success. Each year, more than 2,000 students benefit from our programs — Early Childhood Education, After-school Tutoring & Summer Enrichment, the RISE middle school success initiative, and Tutor Corps & College Success — designed to build a strong academic foundation from infancy through college graduation. With a proven track record of exceeding state and national outcomes, Guadalupe Center is cultivating the next generation of leaders and helping to break the cycle of poverty through education. A Platinum-rated nonprofit by GuideStar, Guadalupe Center is made possible through the generosity of private donors, philanthropic organizations, and community partners. To learn more, visit GuadalupeCenter.org or call 239-657-7711.For more information, please visit GuadalupeCenter.org or call 239-657-7711.
