Agency Details:

The Apopka Family Learning Center

The Apopka Family Learning Center's mission is the creation of a unique, educational environment of hope and encouragement for lifetime learning. The AFLC helps families address vital issues of education, literacy, parenting skills, health care, and money management. AFLC builds strong families one day at a time.

Description:
In 1977, the Justice and Peace Office, Inc. was created to empower low-income, minority, individuals and families of Central Florida to build better lives and to bring a brighter future within their reach through educational programs and supportive services. In our thirty year history, we have raised the standard for community-based organizations, extending our mission beyond the confines of our organization by working to establish other non-profit organizations that will support the poor. We have created several organizations, which include Homes in Partnership and the Community Trust Federal Credit Union. Two of our programs, Single Mothers In a Learning Environment (SMILE) and Greater Reading Or Writing Skills Literacy Council (GROWS), were so successful, that they became independent community-based organizations. Currently, JPO provides free translation and notarization services, advocacy, emergency financial assistance, and an academic enrichment program entitled Kids in Motion.

Contact people:

Wanda Padin, Intake Coordinator, (phone), (email) Mylitza Woodson, Program Director, (phone), (email) Ellen O'Connor, Chief Executive Officer, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (407) 889-5576

Address:

800 South Hawthorne Avenue Apopka, FL 32703 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.apopkafamilylearningcenter.com

Directions:

From Altamonte Springs: 1. Keep straight on 436 W/ E. Altamonte Drive until it turns into S. Orange Blossom Trail/US- 441 N /Main St. (You will pass over S.R. 434, Lake Howell, Wekiva Springs Rd., Thompson Rd. and Sheeler Rd.) 2. At the intersection of US 441N/Main Street and Park Avenue (You will see Walgreens on your right.), turn LEFT onto C.R. 435/Park Avenue. Cross over the railroad tracks. 3. Keep straight on C.R. 435/Park Avenue. 4. Turn RIGHT on 8th Street. (You will see a Kangaroo gas station at the corner.) 5. Follow 8th Street until it dead ends into Hawthorne Avenue. Look for the Apopka Family Learning Center straight ahead and framed by trees and green iron fencing. 6. Make a right onto Hawthorne Avenue. 7. Make an immediate left through the green gates onto the driveway on your left. *Parking is available in the front, along the side of the building, and in the back.   Nearest Bus Stop: Park Avenue & 8th Street, 10 minutes minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Does this agency typically accept court-ordered assignments?
	No
Do you accept volunteers at night and on weekends?
	Yes
Do you accept groups of volunteers?
	Yes

Last updated on January 27, 2010