Educate and Elevate

Get ready to DOUBLE the impact of your donation!

From March 9–20, every gift to Educate & Elevate will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous anonymous donor committed to strengthening the professional, personal, and financial growth of our Grace Place Staff.

Double your Impact. Empower Our Educators.

Your matched gift helps equip educators with the training, support, and resources they need to lead with more confidence, creating stronger classrooms, better programs, and better outcomes for students.

This is the perfect chance to double your impact while investing and empowering the educators who drive Grace Place’s mission forward.

Give today. Your gift goes twice as far.

Empowering Educators: Growth Through Professional Development

SHAGA FRANCOIS

FULL-TIME TEACHER

Shaga recently attended a workshop on The Power of Play, where she learned how play-based strategies foster inclusive and engaging learning environments. She quickly brought these ideas into her classroom, incorporating cooperative games, creative activities, and playful routines that spark curiosity and connection among her three-year-olds.

“I’ve seen firsthand how incorporating play helps my students engage, build relationships, and enjoy learning.”

As a result, her classroom is more positive and supportive, helping young learners feel included while strengthening their social skills and fostering a love of learning at Grace Place. The confidence they are gaining is laying a strong foundation for kindergarten success.

ALEX AMADOR

COLLEGE AND CAREER ACCESS MANAGER

Last year, Alex attended the National Association for College Admission Counseling conference, where he gained advanced training in FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the college application process, and essay development. He returned with effective strategies from national professionals and immediately put them into practice with his high school students.

“The privilege to learn and grow alongside thousands of professionals nationwide has had an immediate and lasting impact on the students I serve.”

As a result, our students benefit from more accurate, timely, and personalized college advising, improving the strength of their applications and expanding their access to opportunity.

Teachers Testimonials: Growth Through Professional Development

Frequently Asked Questions

Every dollar you give during the campaign will be matched by our generous donor, effectively doubling your contribution.

The Educate & Elevate campaign runs from March 9 to March 20, 2026. Donations made during this period will be eligible for matching.

There are many ways to contribute! You can donate online through our secure donation form above. If you prefer to donate by check, please date it within the campaign window to qualify for the match and mail it to:
PO Box 990531, Naples, FL 34116.

If you’d like to donate through a foundation, donor-advised fund, or other method, please reach out to Stacey at Stacey.vaughn@graceplacenaples.org for more information.

There is no minimum donation amount—every contribution matters, and no donation is too small to make an impact!

Your matched gift helps equip educators with the training, support, and resources they need to lead with more confidence, creating stronger classrooms, better programs, and better outcomes for students.