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It’s 2015...and we’re off and running! Here at Hope,
our busiest season for Service Learning
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Students worked cutting kale alongside farmworkers. “It was surprising and frustrating to see how hard they work and for
so little,” said participant Giana Labanca.
“I was amazed at just how physically draining and tedious the work was, and people much older were doing a better job at it and acting as if it were nothing,” said
participant Janai Prophet.
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Loyola students were here for Dia de Reyes (Three Kings Day), which is celebrated in the Latino
community with a party, games, and special cake.
Interacting with the children in host homes is often a high
point for Service Learning participants.
Through an interpreter, Bryan told the group of the danger, hunger and fatigue of his 3-month trip through Central America and Mexico, during which his money was stolen by police...
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Sister Ann (left) enjoying the connections made between Loyola participants and young immigrants
who told their stories.
Service Learning Immersion Can Be Powerful in Just a Weekend or a Day!
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A group from Disney Family VoluntEARS found their one-day Immersion at Hope to be “life-changing.”
Left to right: David Crump of HCC, William Disbennet, Sister Ann of HCC, Betty Martinez Lowery,
Maribeth Bisienere, Rich Tamayo
Thoughts on Service Learning Immersion
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“As I watch this miracle
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Big things are happening at Hope in...
Immigration & Citizenship
Beth Riebel (above)
Eli Garcia(right)
Lorena Tovar is our new Citizenship Coordinator. Her mom, Ingrid (below) is the new citizen shown
on our posters!
Citizenship Classes at Hope: “It feels like a family!”
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November 20, 2015:Hope Community Gathered to Watch Obama Announce Deportation Relief for Many Immigrant Parents
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The application process has not yet begun, and as of this writing, the state of Florida has joined a multi-state lawsuit to bar the action.
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First, anxious waiting as Obama spoke, then tears of relief (below) for this mother, who should qualify for deportation relief
Above, from left: Ambar with little Alicia, Lourdes, Andres Senior, Magaly with Ambar’s new baby.
Below: Mirella and MariaFamily style
celebration with pollo fricassee, salsas, tamales,
platanos...yum!
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Postcard from Sister Maureen...she’s moved to Rome, but still here in our hearts!
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Like Mother, Like Daughter...Learning
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Hope CommUnity Center is a service learning community dedicated to the empowerment of Central Florida’s immigrant and working poor communities
through education, advocacy and spiritual growth.
1016 N Park Ave., Apopka, FL 32712
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