Hope CommUnity Center is deeply saddened by the ongoing presence of white supremacy and racism in the hearts and minds of many people in the United States. There are more white supremacist groups in the US today than have existed since the time of the Civil Rights Movement. People from these white supremacist groups, including [...]
HCC Opens a New Semester of Citizenship Classes Significant challenges await anyone working towards becoming a U.S. citizen, but Hope CommUnity Center equips applicants with many resources they need to make the goal a reality. “It’s not too difficult, it’s about being prepared,” explained Mayra E. Millán, an immigration services officer from U.S. Citizenship and [...]
Hope CommUnity Center closes Kids Camp every year with a showcase of the kids' talents. The Annual Kids Kids Camp Talent Show was held this year at St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Apopka, Florida to a crowd of proud parents, joyful HCC staff, and community members. HCC is so proud of the work [...]
Last Saturday, HCC hosted The Conscious Collective, an art exhibition created by AmeriCorps member, Mawhyah Milton. For the past 13 weeks, Mawhyah facilitated an art workshop attended by other AmeriCorps and staff members. The workshop was focused on using art to spark conversation around Advocacy and Social Justice and to express One's own story or [...]
Every year, HCC's Sin Fronteras Youth Group attends the Peace Camp retreat to reflect on peace, love, and togetherness. The theme this year was Inner Journey. As is tradition, staff are invited to attend one day of every Peace Camp for a fun, magical and hilarious talent show. We'll let the photos speak for themselves.
Congratulations 2017 Hope Seniors! Senior Graduation at Hope CommUnity Center is a beautiful, sacred tradition. This year, we honored the service and legacy of fifteen Hope Seniors. Some of these students first came through HCC's doors as an infant and some just a year ago. This year's graduation was held at HCC's North campus. The [...]
For the Spring 2017 Newsletter, Hope springs into action! Springtime began at Hope with a donor luncheon that featured diverse stories and ideas. Kermes Spring Festival followed shortly after. Spoiler alert about the Kermes story: Sister Ann is amazing and hilarious! We feature advocacy efforts here at Hope and take you into a four day college [...]
HCC was proud to join farmworkers, immigrants, and the Central Florida community in solidarity and unity in the March for Immigrant's Rights.
We say goodbye to winter on March 20 and hello to perfect weather and fun outdoors for a new spring season. Kermes, HCC's springtime community festival, was held on Saturday at the Hawthorne campus. The smell of food sizzling on the grill, the sounds of kids playing and laughing, the music adding energy and fun, and [...]
This past weekend, Hope CommUnity Center hosted its Immigration Fair to address recent concerns from the community about new immigration policies and to give support, guidance, and resources. Lawyers were present to answer questions from the community about immigrant rights, creating a dignity plan, deportation, the benefits of having DACA, and citizenship. Because there is [...]
