Hope’s 2018-2019 Annual Report
Hope CommUnity Center presents 2018 - 2019 Annual Report Learn more about the impact Hope made in the lives of over 6,000 people. Read Now
Donor Spotlight: Alexis López
Donor Spotlight: Alexis López | The Circle of Hope Pictured: Alexis Lopez and Eunice Nieto An immigrant and student at Wekiva High School, Alexis López recalls his mother pushing him to join the youth group at Hope CommUnity Center. Despite feeling resistant towards the idea, he eventually joined Sin Fronteras (Without Borders) Youth [...]
Your Donations Matter
Because of YOU, Hope CommUnity Center has raised over $11,000! Your donations matter as they help support the many programs at Hope such as Pathways to Citizenship, Elementary and High School Tutoring, Crianza con Cariño (Parenting classes), and so much more! Donate $1000 or more and have lunch with Sister Ann! Stay tuned for upcoming updates on continued [...]
Recursos Sobre Huracanes
Condado de Seminole: Ubicación e información de bolsas de arena: haga clic aquí Refugios para necesidades especiales Las necesidades especiales deben completar el formulario y enviar Plan de necesidades especiales Condado de Orange: Preparación del Condado de Orange para el huracán Dorian (inglés): haga clic aquí Mapa interactivo con ubicaciones que regalan bolsas de arena: [...]
Hurricane Resources
Pet Owners: Disaster Preparedness Information Seminole County: Sandbag location & information: click here Special Needs Shelters Special needs must complete form and submit Special Needs Plan Orange County: Orange County Preparation for Hurricane Dorian: click here Interactive map with locations giving away sandbags: click here Orange County shelters will open on Sunday, September 1st [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Hayley Canal
At Hope CommUnity Center, we recognize the value and importance of our volunteers. Their endless compassion and dedication in transforming lives are one of the many drivers to our mission as a service-learning community. Without them, we wouldn't be able to serve over 6000 people across Central Florida. This month, we are featuring Hayley Canal, [...]
A Special Citizenship Orientation
On Saturday, July 6 Beth Reibel, Director of Immigration Services, Vezna Bozic from US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Evelyn Portillo, Department of Justice Partial Accredited Representative, from Catholic Charities, staff, and volunteers, welcomed 68 new students who registered for Hope CommUnity Center’s Citizenship classes and Saturday’s orientation. A highlight of the morning was an inspiring [...]
HCC – Grant Announcement
Contigo Fund, an initiative of Our Fund Foundation, Announces grant awardees May 9, 2019 – Hope CommUnity Center is a third-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. $40,000 was awarded to Hope’s TheirHistorias [...]
Dental Hygiene Workshops & Elementary Tutoring
In honor of Dental Health Month, this past February, Hope CommUnity Center's Academic Support program held a collaborative workshop with students from Valencia College Dental Hygiene Program with the intention of educating elementary school students about the importance of a healthy smile. Each workshop was divided into two sections, the first involved 35 minutes of [...]
Hearts for Hope 2019
Hope CommUnity Center’s 7th Annual Hearts for Hope Luncheon was held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. We are proud to announce that we had over 300 supporters and new guests attend this year. The Hearts for Hope Luncheon is held to renew interest in Hope CommUnity Center’s work and attract new supporters to the organization. [...]