Mission
To connect and empower Hispanics in Southwest Florida.
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Get Connected
Access trusted resources in education, healthcare, employment, legal services, and housing — all designed to help you thrive in Southwest Florida.
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Make an Impact Today
To Connect and Empower Hispanics in Southwest Florida
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Stay Informed
Explore the latest news, stories, and press releases about our work and impact across Southwest Florida
NEWS
Mission
To connect and empower Hispanics in Southwest Florida.
CONNECT
Get Connected
Access trusted resources in education, healthcare, employment, legal services, and housing — all designed to help you thrive in Southwest Florida.
CONNECT
Make an Impact Today
To Connect and Empower Hispanics in Southwest Florida
DONATE NOW
Stay Informed
Explore the latest news, stories, and press releases about our work and impact across Southwest Florida
NEWS

Helping Each Other Makes Our Community Stronger

Latinos239 Foundation connects and empowers Hispanic families in Southwest Florida by providing access to trusted resources in education, healthcare, employment, legal services, and housing.

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Connecting Communities,
Empowering Futures

Our work is guided by five key pillars

Employment / Entrepreneurship

Empowering ambition. Building opportunity.

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Education

Knowledge opens doors.

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Healthcare

Healthy families,
stronger communities.

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Legal

Connecting you with trusted legal resources.

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Housing

Guiding families home.

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Upcoming Events

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Meet Our Team

The passionate leaders driving our mission forward

Angel Cerritos

Chair

District Executive Director.
YMCA of Southwest Florida.

Dr. Tony Lee III

Vice-Chair

Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs.
State University System of Florida.

Denise Murphy

Treasurer

General Manager.
The Players Club & Spa.

Silvia Diez

Secretary

CEO.
Mujeres Emprendedoras SWFL.

Andrés Paz

Executive Director

Founder.
Latinos239 Foundation.

Alberto Padron

Board Member

CEO.
Stinghouse Creative.

Amanda Pearson

Board Member

Director of Strategic Partnerships.
David Lawrence Center.

Brenda Burdier

Board Member

Chair.
NAHREP Naples.

Gabriela Gonzalez

Board Member

Marketing Director.
Naples Rental Car.

Jesse Purdon

Board Member

Deputy Mayor.
City of Bonita Springs.

Lukas Escobar

Board Member

Real Estate Agent at EXP with Escobar Brothers Group.

Maria Munguia

Board Member

Community and Programs Manager.
Lipman Family Farms.

Mo Camacho

Board Member

Senior Transaction Associate.
Amazon.

Noemi Pérez

Board Member

President & CEO.
The Immokalee Foundation.

Vanessa Chaviano

Board Member

Board Member
Lee County Schools.

Donna McGinnis

CEO Advisory Group

President & CEO.
Naples Botanical Garden.

Jaime Weisinger

CEO Advisory Group

Director of Community & Government Relations.
Lipman Family Farms.

Latest News

Stories and updates from our community

Carter Fence: A Legacy of Excellence Rooted in Community and Hispanic Heritage

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KOVA Foundation: Hope and Happiness in Southwest Florida

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Dr. Mario Jacome, a “bridge” for the health of the Hispanic community

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Our Partners

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