A Journey of Gratitude and Joy When Natalia and Juan Felipe arrived from Colombia to Naples in December 2021, they brought with them what every parent does — hope for a brighter future for their children. Their journey led them to Grace Place, a community that would soon feel like home. They learned about Grace [...]

Students Shine in Summer Choice Academy Showcase This summer, Grace Place’s Middle School Choice Academy became a stage for possibility, passion, and purpose. Over six weeks, students didn’t just attend camp—they stepped into roles as artists, athletes, leaders, designers, engineers, and changemakers. Through seven dynamic academies—Art, Golf, Quickball, Crowned for Success Leadership, A.I. Drones, Fashion & [...]

Summer Students Prepare for Kindergarten This summer, Grace Place’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program welcomed a vibrant group of young learners to a full-day experience designed to balance academics with play. Young children didn’t just gain foundational skills for kindergarten—they discovered their potential. With every cut, scribble, story, and counting game, they grew not only in [...]

NAVIGATING THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNING CENTER $1.4 MILLION FUNDING LOSS On July 1, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration withheld approximately $1.3 billion in funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, a key federal program of the U.S. Department of Education. This funding supports after-school and summer learning initiatives for over 1.4 million children [...]

Empowering Futures: Grace Place Scholarships Fuel Naples’ WorkforceGrace Place’s scholarship program is sparking a wave of opportunity. For over two decades, Grace Place has been a catalyst for change, and today, its college scholarship program is boosting the local workforce and economy with a new generation of dream achievers.Each year, Grace Place awards four full-ride [...]

Young Leaders, Big Impact: Meet the Grace Place Board of Ambassadors At Grace Place, we’re fortunate to have a passionate group of young professionals dedicated to advancing our mission through advocacy, volunteerism, and philanthropy. Our Board of Ambassadors is made up of emerging leaders who are using their time, talents, and networks to create meaningful [...]

Making Waves: Grace Place Students Learn Swimming and Water Safety Skills At Grace Place, we believe every child deserves the chance to feel confident and safe in the water. This summer, our elementary students are doing just that—participating in swim lessons focused on building essential water safety skills. Through this program, students are learning how [...]

Inspiring Words from a Bright Beginning Student Eba's Speech at our 2024 Hearts of Grace Hello, my name is Eba. I was born in Texas, but I grew up in Mexico. When I moved to the United States in 2005, I realized the importance of learning English to communicate, and it became my primary focus [...]