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Haitian Situation Hope’s Response to Border Removal of Haitians
Hope CommUnity Center expresses its outrage and sadness over the shocking and inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants at the US Southern border. The people of Haiti have experienced profound political, environmental and humanitarian crises in their homeland, all within the span of a few months. Deporting Haitian immigrants to a country that has been so [...]
Kids Camp 2021: Recap
Kids Camp has been a long-time tradition at Hope CommUnity Center for many years. It is a summer program organized by the Youth & Family department and is made possible by the support of camp counselors who are youth from Sin Fronteras, partner organizations, and volunteers. Every summer, children of all ages take part in [...]
Hope Welcomes New Board Member: Dr. Omayra Mansfield
Dr. Omayra Mansfield is the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at AdventHealth Apopka and AdventHealth Winter Garden. Before this role, she served as the Chief of Staff at AdventHealth Celebration. She is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a Fellow with the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Mansfield earned her [...]
Hope CommUnity Center Receives $8,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Literacy
Hope CommUnity Center Receives $8,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Literacy Apopka, FL – June 2021 – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Hope CommUnity Center an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s recent award of $10.5 million donations to support summer, family, and adult literacy programs, [...]
Donor Spotlight: Dr. Zaby Vyas, MD
When we come together, we can make a difference for those who need it most. Hope CommUnity Center is grateful for the contributions of donors, such as Dr. Zaby Vyas, who made a donation to support the Hope Scholarship and College & Career Access Program. Recently we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. [...]
Hope Welcomes New NDA Site Director: Chavon Thomas-Robinson
Chavon has recently relocated to the Orlando area. Before relocating to Florida, Chavon earned her Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies, Public Policy, and Writing from Hobart and William Smith College. She has served as an educator for four years in Jacksonville, Florida. Even though she dedicated her early career to educating youth, community outreach has [...]
HCC – Grant Announcement
Contigo Fund, an initiative of Our Fund Foundation, Announces grant awardees APOPKA, Fla.–April 5, 2021–Hope CommUnity Center is a fifth-time recipient of the Contigo Fund, an initiative of Our Fund Foundation. This fund was created to support LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities impacted by the 2016 Pulse Orlando tragedy. $45,000was awarded to Hope’s Our HistoriasProject, which [...]
The Impact of the College and Career Access Program ft. Rosalia & Britney
There comes a time in the life of high school students when they begin to explore the idea of post-secondary education. Applying for FAFSA, submitting college applications, and scholarship research can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience for students and their families. This is where the College and Career Access program at Hope CommUnity Center [...]
Hope Welcomes New Board Member: Terrance Hunter
Hope CommUnity Center is excited to introduce its newest Board Member, Terrance Hunter. Terrance Hunter is an arts administrator and currently serves as the Senior Director of Programs at Central Florida Community Arts. He works primarily at the intersection of arts, equity, and social justice. With a degree in education, [...]