GEC News
Sweet Dreams for Sweet Children
Recently it was brought to our attention that some of the younger children here at GEC were in desperate need of beds. They had been sharing beds with older siblings and had no place of their own to lay their heads and get a restful night’s sleep. Thanks to Pat...
Congratulations 2022 Graduates!
This year we celebrate two new high school graduates, Evelyn Martinez and Yuliana Cruz! Because of their hard work, they have both been awarded scholarships from GEC, Jumpstart, and Earn to Learn. Thank you to the wonderful teachers that have helped them over the...
Audubon Cares Donates $60,000
Recently one of our long-time volunteers, Michael Phelps, introduced us to the newly reformed Audubon Cares organization, a community outreach division of the Audubon Country Club community in Naples. The members of this generous organization were so moved by the work...
Fiesta Mexicana 2022
A little rain didn't stop the fun for our annual Fiesta Mexicana! This event celebrates all of our donors, teachers, and volunteers for all they do throughout the year for our children and their families. A very festive time was had by all. Everyone truly enjoyed...
GEC Receives Grant from The League Club of Napless
For the first time in two years The League Club was able to host an event that was emotional and rewarding. Twenty-seven grants were awarded to area nonprofits in Collier and Lee Counties this month by The League Club of Naples, Florida. These grants will address...
Gargiulo Education Center extending hours to care for at-risk children in Collier County
Undaunted by the Pandemic and lack of WIFI, Director Mary Asta, was determined to continue to provide educational opportunities for our students. By following proper social distancing protocols, with nine selfless certified teachers, she was able to open school for...
NCEF Shining Star
NCEF Shining Star "As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands - one for helping yourself, the other for helping others." - Audrey Hepburn AJ teaching music to students at Gargiulo Education Center AJ Rodriguez started with the NCEF-funded Gargiulo...
Migrant education center forges on in days of coronavirus spread
More than 60 migrant children from North Naples are getting a very unusual, creative education in the face of the novel coronavirus spread. They began classes this week under tents and in the shade of the roof overhangs of the Gargiulo Education Center. It’s an...
GEC JR COMMITTEE PROJECT
This video was a GEC JR COMMITTEE PROJECT led by Rosie Occonor to accompany the heart warming song written and sang by musician friend Andy Hopping. This debuted at our 2020 gala; "A Table at LeCirque Seaside". Click HERE to access the video.
Children at Garguilo Education Center sing a special song during the Le Cirque fundraiser.
Please click HERE to access to our children video.
2023 Press
- Local teen is making a difference in the lives of middle schoolers (Neapolitan Family March 2023)
- Gargiulo Education Center in Naples has been improving children’s lives for more than two decades (Fox 4 News)
- Naples Winter Wine Festival Raises Nearly $26 Million For Collier County Children (Forbes February 2023)
- Gargiulo Education Center seeks to teach more kids (Spotlight Magazine January 2023)
2022 Press
- Gargiulo Education Center extending hours to care for at-risk children in Collier County (Wink News April 16, 2022)
- Migrant education center forges on in days of coronavirus spread (Naples Daily News, March 26, 2020)
- Photos: Gargiulo Education Center keeps children learning while following CDC guidelines (Naples Daily News, March 26, 2020)
- Supporting the children of local farm workers (Fox 4 News, March 5, 2022)
- Naples Best Kept Secret (Old Naples News, March 2020)
- Showing the Love (Parent & Child Magazine, March 2020)
- Naples Children & Education Foundation awards more than $20M to improve lives of at-risk children (Naples Daily News, March 23, 2020)