An author and philosopher, Kurt Lutgert is currently writing several books focused on spiritual development, the first of which is titled Whole Light Alignment. To give back to his community, Kurt Lutgert supports charitable organizations such as Take Stock in Children. Active in more than 800 Florida schools, Take Stock in Children connects students with college coaches who help them create individualized study plans and monitor their progress. Additionally, the program provides college readiness workshops, interview support, and tuition scholarships for students who successfully fulfill program requirements. Over the past 20 years, the program has helped thousands of students develop effective study skills and pursue higher learning opportunities. According to an independent U.S. Department of Education evaluation, 96 percent of program participants graduated from high school on time, while 85 percent needed no remediation of any kind. In addition, 67 percent of Take Stock in Children students completed college, compared to a statewide average of 25 percent of students living in poverty.
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The vice president of The Lutgert Companies in Naples, Florida, Kurt Lutgert is also an author and speaker on spiritual development and the philosophy of religion. Deeply involved with his community, Kurt Lutgert volunteers with many organizations, including Take Stock in Children. This nonprofit works throughout Florida to expand educational opportunities as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty. Take Stock in Children provides caring mentorship and college scholarships to give low-income students the opportunity for academic success. The program begins working with students in middle school and follows them through high school, college, and beyond. In early 2017, the organization announced that it had received a $3.5 million investment from Helios Education Foundation to spearhead a regional scaling pilot program. The investment will help the program expand in Osceola and Orange Counties, implement data science analytics, and offer 300 additional scholarships. Helios Education Foundation understands that education can change lives and transform communities, and expressed its pride in helping Take Stock in Children expand its reach to even more low-income students to help them reach their fullest potential. |
AuthorKurt Lutgert has overseen a range of residential and commercial real estate development projects throughout Southwest Florida. Archives
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