Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida
We make history personal
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We teach the lessons of the Holocaust so that this tragic part of history is never forgotten. We teach about the importance of respect for all people and the dangers of indifference in order to prevent future genocides.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Student-focused programming
The Museum offers educational programs to students and teachers to assist in meeting the State of Florida mandate to teach about the Holocaust in the public school setting. An average of 15,000 students are educated annually through age-appropriate programs that engage students with the people and events of the Holocaust and the important lessons this history has for each of us today. Learning personal stories of those who were victims and UpStanders gives students the opportunity to understand the importance of mutual respect and the dangers of indifference and hatred.
5-8-10 Project
The "5-8-10 Project" was introduced to Collier County Public Schools in the 2015-16 school year. This is a targeted program to reach students in the 5th, 8th and 10th grades with age-appropriate and curriculum connected programs. At the 5th grade level, students learn about Holocaust hero, Irena Sendler, and learn how they can be a hero in their own community. A Museum field trip & Holocaust Survivor presentation are the focus of the 8th grade program so that students are getting a personal, yet historically accurate overview of the events and discussion of how these lessons relate to our lives today. At the 10th grade level, students investigate what has happened in the world since the Holocaust and participate in discussions about modern genocide and what they can do to make a difference.
Film or Book Discussion Series and Lectures
The Museum presents a variety of programs for general public, based either on selected books or films related to the Holocaust and/or other human rights issues with discussion and expert speakers.
Oral/Visual History Project
Through the O/V History Project, we are filming our local Holocaust Survivors and Liberators. In this way, we will have a record of their experiences during WWII and beyond even after they are no longer with us. These testimonies are then used in a variety of ways to enrinch our educational programs for the community.
Where we work
Awards
Finalist, Best Museum 2023
Gulfshore Life Magazine
Traveler's Choice 2021
TripAdvisor
Affiliations & memberships
Association of Holocaust Organizations 2005
State of Fl Holocaust Education Task Force 2005
Association for State and Local History 2009
Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2007
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Museum's main goal is to be the primary resource in Southwest Florida for teachers and students to grapple with the study of human behavior and how we have the opportunity, each and every day, to be a force for good in our community. The history of the Holocaust is a significant era in history that illustrates the best and worst of human behavior, allowing rich examples to learn from and be inspired by. Our main target audience is students, age 10 - 18, with a goal to impact the following groups each year:5th graders with inspiring stories of Holocaust heroes;8th graders with the general history of the Holocaust and WWII and what that means for today;10th graders with the timeline of what has happened since the Holocaust, how genocide continues, and our roles as individuals to facilitate change.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Expansion of partnerships with colleges, churches and other nonprofits to broaden our reach in the community; Enhanced marketing so that the community understands what the Museum accomplishes each year with students and teachers; Board development so that we have the right people on board to fulfill the mission.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Museum has established a new partnership with Florida SouthWestern State College to expand its reach into the five-county service area. With our larger building, strong relationship with area schools and the support of many community leaders, the Museum is in a wonderful position to accomplish its goals.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Every year we reach even more students with our programming. Our new larger facility means that we can host larger student groups for field trips and more visitors.
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Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida
Board of directorsas of 02/07/2024
Stuart Price
Stephen Strome
Board Member
Stuart Price
Board Member
Fred Roth
Board Member
Maureen Lerner
Board Member
Hymie Akst
Board Member
Larry Baer
Board Member
Michael Feldman
Board Member
Hymie Akst
Board Member
Alan Englander
Board Member
Stuart Mest
Board Member
Dottie McGovern
Board Member
Ashley Solomon
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Rob Nossen
Board Member
Jay Sterns
Board Member
Lorelei Meeker
Board Member
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