Educational Services Archives - Hope CommUnity Center

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

Nicole Franco2021-06-07T11:17:47-04:00June 7th, 2021|

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

Donor Spotlight: Dr. Zaby Vyas, MD

Nicole Franco2021-05-26T16:38:27-04:00May 26th, 2021|

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. [...]

The Impact of the College and Career Access Program ft. Rosalia & Britney

The Impact of the College and Career Access Program ft. Rosalia & Britney

Nicole Franco2021-03-16T15:10:18-04:00March 16th, 2021|

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 [...]

Bridging Islands

Bridging Islands

Hope CommUnity2019-01-23T13:34:23-05:00March 21st, 2016|

You just don’t leave anyone behind. If it’s helping them cross over their language barrier, cross over their shyness, helping them to cross over their struggles. You don’t leave them behind. You do what you can to get them across. Arianna Moreno is a 19-year-old student at Seminole State College with a deep connection to [...]

Hope Community Center is changing lives!

Hope Community Center is changing lives!

Hope CommUnity2019-01-23T13:16:15-05:00October 7th, 2015|

See how Hope is working to keep kids on path to education. American Graduate Day went very well. Click on these links to see American Graduate Day that WUCF did highlighting Hope CommUnity Center. Hope CommUnity main channel segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoB955nhvtY Hope CommUnity Vme playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC1tYUq4X8yQ6mYS5L8Eaog4TEpus43mF

Interested in Volunteering! Hope Needs You!

Interested in Volunteering! Hope Needs You!

Hope CommUnity2019-01-23T12:34:52-05:00September 3rd, 2015|

VOLUNTEER TUTORS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED! Hope offers after-school tutoring and it's VERY popular. That's great...but it means we don't have enough tutors! We need adults (age 18 and upwho can help at least one afternoon per week during after school hours. We tutor elementary, high school and young adult students. Please help so we don't [...]

Five Students Pass GED Test!

Five Students Pass GED Test!

Hope CommUnity2019-01-23T12:11:32-05:00June 1st, 2015|

Five GED students from Hope pass their GED tests. Tutors, volunteers, board members, staff and family members came together to celebrate the hard work and determination of GED students. Hope is proud of its five students who recently passed the GED test. Tutors, Sue Shetrom and Betsy Swart were instrumental in helping students [...]

Hope’s Seminole State Scholars

Hope’s Seminole State Scholars

Hope CommUnity2019-01-23T11:56:55-05:00April 23rd, 2015|

Check out Ivis Rodriguez and Danny Franco at the Mexican Consulate this morning! Hope's Seminole State Scholarship recipients have been at the Mexican Consulate's financial education events all week, giving information about the center, our programs and DACA requirements. Great job Ivis and Danny and thank you! ¡Miren a Ivis Rodriguez y Danny Franco dando [...]