These Roman Catholic nuns, members of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, hoped to provide this underserved community with the resources needed to move toward social and economic justice. By working with the community rather than for them, the sisters served as catalysts for social change that came from the people. Over the decades, the ministry partnered with residents and local groups to address social problems such as illiteracy, lack of access to healthcare, and economic injustices.
Along the way, they spearheaded the creation of six separate nonprofits, and literally, thousands of lives were changed for the better. And it all started with community. Hope CommUnity Center has always had a service-learning focus, striving to empower the community to develop its own potential, working side by side to create positive change. With this approach and the hard work of many people, Hope CommUnity Center has continued to grow and thrive for more than 40 years.
In , after decades of dreaming, planning and raising funds, Hope CommUnity Center opened its doors to its first permanent home. In late , very sadly the Apopka Family Learning Center had to cease operations.
AFLC had been a sister organization for many years offering needed services to the low-income families of the Apopka area.
Schedule a tour of our centers and the community. Call Hope CommUnity Center receives financial support from individuals and group donors, local churches, and local, state, and national foundations. Additional support comes in the form of work done by volunteers of all types and from all walks of life.
