Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can cause lasting damage to the brain, affecting cognitive functions and emotional regulation. A critical short-term risk of excessive drinking is alcohol poisoning—a serious and potentially deadly condition that occurs when high levels of alcohol in the bloodstream suppress the nervous system, affecting breathing, heart rate, and body temperature. Most [...]
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 [...]
Two days ago, a mass shooting in Atlanta took the lives of 8 victims, 6 of whom were Asian American. This was an attack against women and immigrants of Asian descent. Since March 2020, 3,800 anti-Asian incidents have been reported during the global pandemic and have been fueled by xenophobic and racist rhetoric. This needs to end NOW. Hope CommUnity Center is in solidarity with AAPI- Asian [...]
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 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, [...]
Hope CommUnity Center is excited to introduce its newest Board Member, Pastor Sarah Robinson. Born in Indiana and from a Lutheran background, Pastor Sarah loves living in the eclectic ecodistrict Audubon Park in urban Orlando, FL, where she bikes all over (with her dog Chica in the front basket) and [...]
We are still processing the atrocities we have witnessed from the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th. A combination of right-wing, racist, fascist, and violent forces combined to subvert democracy via a violent coup. It was deeply disturbing (and yet, unsurprising) to witness the stark difference in how last week's rioters were treated by [...]
Hope CommUnity Center’s Statement in Response to Early Outcome of Election APOPKA, Fla. – Hope CommUnity Center is committed to our democratic process. We oppose any attempt to spread misinformation or fear as a means of threatening said process. At the heart of our democratic tradition is the belief that every vote should be counted, and the will of the people be heard. [...]
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Apopka, FL - Last week, Gerardo Martinez received the 2020 Hispanic Youth Leadership Award from Orange County’s Hispanic Heritage Committee. This event allows Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and District Commissioners to nominate and recognize distinguished Hispanic youths who have excelled in academics, sports, community service, and more. He was nominated by the Youth [...]
