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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
September was a great start for parenting classes. We have 25 families who are excited to improve their relationships with their families. __________________________________________________ El programa de Crianza con cariño dió inicio con gran entusiasmo por parte de 25 familias que están decididas a mejorar las relaciones familiares.
Nilka Melendez, Director of Youth and Family Programs at Hope welcomes Stailey Styles with flowers and a big smile at Hope. On Friday, Stailey announced to staff that he was going to spend a third year as an Americorps member. He will be working full time with our youth.
Friday was Pajama Day at Kids Camp! ____________________________________________________ El viernes tuvimos una pijamada en el campamento de niños!
At Peace Camp, the games are serious business - Mariela and Stailey demonstrate the human wheelbarrow for the teams about to compete.
Sin Fronteras had another amazing Peace Camp, thanks to the staff and youth who made it happen!
