About us

The Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), was founded by Leonardo Garcia and Jim White over a decade ago with the vision of helping to promote diversity in our Southwest Florida community. In the first year approximately 200 people attended our first event serving 50 children in need with back-to-school supplies and backpacks. Our past events have averaged 5,000 in attendance and near 50,000 Lee County school age children have been served since 1999.

Meet Our Event Chairs and Committees
Event Co-Chairs: Leonardo Garcia and Holly Bell
Treasurer: Jack Pohlman
Vendor Chair: Michael Boddy
Volunteer Chair: Kimberly Schmidt
Entertainment Chair: Evelyn Rivera
Media Chair: Connie Ramos-Williams
Fundraising Chair: Leonardo Garcia
Security Chair: Gary Bostic