Nashville Artist comes to Clarksville to paint with the children
June 17, 2010
On June 5th Nashville Artist Jorge A. Yances came to Clarksville to work with the children at the Hispanic Organization for Progress & Education (H.O.P.E.) to create a mural for their first annual Create, Paint, and Express Yourself youth summer program. The mural was put on display at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library yesterday, and will remain there until the end of the month.
The purpose of this program is to give children another outlet to express themselves instead of getting into trouble through boredom. The art portion of program was funded in part by a grant from the Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council, along with sponsorships by AmeriChoice & Jerry’s Artarama.
The Mural is on display at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library on the second floor
Unity Day Celebration
June 2, 2010
Celebration of Unity Day presents Dr Bobby Jones with a Lifetime Achievement Award
On Saturday, at 6:30pm June 5th, at Faith Outreach Church, we will celebrate Unity Day with guest honoree Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones.
Dr. Jones is currently has the longest running TV show on cable TV for more than three decades…‘The Bobby Jones Gospel Show.’ We will also celebrate and recognize Clarksville’s diverse leadership by honoring several local pastors and non-profit organizations in our community.
The purpose of Unity Day is to unite our Clarksville community and celebrate the accomplishments of our diverse leadership. We also will pay tribute and recognize our non-profit organizations. The event promotes unity among family as well as peace among people of all walks of life. Unity Day is created with a focus on family values and multiculturalism. [Read more]
H.O.P.E awards scholarships to four local high school students.
May 29, 2010
On Thursday, the Hispanic Organization for Progress & Education issued the Juan Vasquez scholarship to 4 High School Students from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Area: Yarliz Rodriguez, Francis Nicole Griffin, Rebecca S. Keyes, and Yazarette Guzman. Hope looked at the students civic involvement and their grades in determining who to award the scholarship to. [Read more]
H.O.P.E. presents $500 scholarship to Kenwood High Student
May 19, 2010
On Tuesday Pastor Tommy Vallejos, the Director of the Hispanic Organization for Progress & Education (H.O.P.E.) presented Kenwood High School student Katie Segura with a $500 scholarship for outstanding academic achievements. Katie is a Valedictorian, and as been accepted to attend University of Pacific located in Stockton, CA.
Pastor Tommy Vallejos (H.O.P.E.Director), Kenwood High School Student Katie Segura, Kenwood High School Principal Hal Bedell
Step, dance competition held
May 18, 2010
This past Saturday, May 15th local high school teams and youth groups competed in a step/dance competition in front of a crowd of at least 250 members of our very supportive Clarksville community at the Emmanuel Family Life Center.
The participants kept audience members engaged with stunning dance and step moves. In the end Kenwood High school JROTC took 1st place, followed by Northeast with 2nd and SMAC (Sisters Making A Change) with 3rd place. For those that missed the action, they can view the performances at www.leaporg.net. [Read more]
H.O.P.E awards the Juan Vasquez scholarship to a minority student at APSU
May 13, 2010
The Hispanic Organization for Progress and Education fulfilled the second part of their mission today at Austin Peay State University’s Hispanic Cultural Center when H.O.P.E. Director Pastor Tommy Vallejos & President Elizabeth Valdez-Adamski awarded a $500 Juan Vasquez scholarship to Sophomore Myra DeCaba. Myra is studying International Business with a goal of entering the banking industry. She is a member of the Hispanic Cultural Center, The Latina Student Association. and several other honor societies.
Victor Felts, Myra DeCaba, Pastor Tommy Vallejos, and Elizabeth Valdez-Adamski at the scholarship presentation
