Guadalupe Center will celebrate its third annual Seeing the Bigger Picture event on Nov. 14 at HobNob Kitchen & Bar in Naples. This highly anticipated fundraiser aims to highlight the significant impact of the nonprofit’s educational programs while raising crucial awareness and support for its mission.

With the support of presenting sponsor Dee & Associates, guests at Seeing the Bigger Picture will enjoy a luxury silent auction, appetizers and signature drinks as a DJ spins the turntable.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Guadalupe Center’s nationally accredited Early Childhood Education Program, After-school Tutoring & Summer Enrichment Program, RISE Program for middle schoolers and college-preparatory Tutor Corps Program, which collectively serve more than 2,000 students annually in Immokalee. In support of the nonprofit’s commitment to academic achievement, guests are encouraged to sport something red to make the evening pop.

“For my husband, Tom, and for me, the opportunity to support Guadalupe Center is one that is dear to our hearts, with education and early intervention clearly being one of the most impactful means to breaking the cycle of poverty,” said Event Chair Vanessa Forster. “Guadalupe Center executes proven programs, with extraordinary results, creating possibilities for generations to come. We are thrilled to be a part of this mission.”

In addition to Forster’s leadership, the host committee includes Stephanie Antoniou, Jennifer McGarvey Burch, Kelli Corwin, Cassie Deifik, Olga DeCaprio, Cortney Howgate, Sara Iannaccone, Kassie Koroghlian and Irina Munsen.

Seeing the Bigger Picture runs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at HobNob Kitchen & Bar, 720 Fifth Ave. South, Unit 101, in Naples.

Event tickets are $150 per person. Event sponsorships start at $1,000 and include event tickets and marketing opportunities.

To purchase tickets or secure a sponsorship, please visit GuadalupeCenter.org/Event/Seeing-The-Bigger-Picture-Paint-The-Town-Red or email Nenaly Patino at npatino@guadalupecenter.org.

About Guadalupe Center
Established in 1984, Guadalupe Center provides high-quality, life-changing educational programs to more than 2,000 students annually. Recognized nationally as a model for nonprofits serving students from low-income, rural communities, Guadalupe Center is creating a cycle of prosperity through education for students and families in Immokalee. The organization offers highly successful educational programs: the nationally accredited Early Childhood Education Program, After-school Tutoring & Summer Enrichment Program, the Tutor Corps middle school success program RISE and the college-preparatory Tutor Corps Program. Each program is designed to foster personal and academic success, guiding students toward economic independence. Platinum-rated by GuideStar, Guadalupe Center is generously supported by private donors, philanthropic organizations and community partners. For more information, please visit GuadalupeCenter.org or call 239-657-7711.