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Strengths of South Apopka
Weaknesses:
Rev. Hezekiah Bradford, President of South Apopka Ministerial Alliance, Pastor of St. Luke Full Gospel Baptist Church, and Owner of Metro PCS in South Apopka.
In conclusion, the people in the South Apopka community need change. Change the way they think and support the change without apathy
Education: (Information taken from Florida Department of Education)
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
2014 School Grade: B
• Grade 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
D F D B D D
• Demographic Information:
• Total Students: 300 +
• Percent free or reduced price lunch: 99%
• Title I? (high percentage of students near poverty): Yes
• Ethnicity: African American 60.07%, Hispanic/Latino 28.13%, White 10.07%, Not reported 1.74%
*Apopka Middle, Piedmont Lakes Middle, Wekiva and Apopka High School
Recreation
Recreation Areas
Wheatley Park (South Apopka) (Police on duty during after school hours)
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Alonzo Williams Park (City of Apopka)
Park Hours of Operation:
Monday-Sunday
8 AM to 10 PM
*No Evidence of a Senior Citizen's area. However there are 2 locations that Seniors Citizens meet in South Apopka.
John Bridges Center-Senior Progressive Club (Every Tuesday)
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church-Seniors on the Move (Every Wednesday)
-No YMCA
Politics and Government
Communication
There are a lot of common areas where people gather in South Apopka such as: The Old Michael Gladden Laundry Mat, Gambling House etc.. The corner stores on 10th, 13th and 17th Street, and Wheatley Park.
No bars or restaurants in South Apopka
Newspapers are: Orlando Sentinel, Apopka Chief and Apopka Planter
Economy
The South Apopka Community is not a "thriving" community.
The community would considered to be in Fair condition
*There are areas where yard maintenance is needed
*Abandoned cars in yards.
*There are several corner streets where people tend to congregate.
*Drug trafficking is present.
Welcome Aboard!
Links 44, 106, 405, 436N, 445
Direct Service to: Altamonte Springs, Sunrail, downtown Orando, Fern Park Super Stop, Rosemont Super Stop, West Oaks Mall and Zellwood.
Safety
Interview with Mr. Jarnac Williams, Center Manager of
John H. Bridges Center of Apopka
Welcome to South Apopka
Needs Assessment
Programs
* Opened bi-weekly on Thursdays from 9:00-3:00 p.m.
provides wellness healthcare, Support group for patients with HIV
* Provides help with re-certification of food stamps and medical assistance
Programs not currently at the Center, but would benefit South Apopka residents:
Apopka Family Health Clinic (within walking distance)
*Provides healthcare and Dental Care
*Takes medicaid and other insurances
*Income eligibility and payment plans are available.
John H. Bridges Center (within walking distance)
(Interview from Mr. James Williams)
Florida Hospital Apopka (Information taken from a 2013 needs assessment)
As a result of the efforts of the Apopka campus Community Health Needs Assessment Committee, the following two areas were selected as priorities for the 2013 needs assessment year:
1. Obesity –There is scientific evidence indicating that obesity is linked to metabolic disorders and other chronic diseases. As such, efforts to reduce, control, and prevent obesity have great potential to positively impact other chronic conditions and lifestyle factors that have been prioritized.
2. Chronic Disease Management –This priority will focus on diabetes and heart disease, two of the most chronic conditions, and cancer, the leading cause of death in the country. Chronic disease management strategies include early screening, health education efforts on exercise and nutrition, and the promotion of personal accountability in managing symptoms and commodities.
•Black alone - 3,404 (57.5%)
•Hispanic - 1,630 (27.6%)
•White alone - 796 (13.5%)
•Two or more races - 36 (0.6%)
•Asian alone - 29 (0.5%)
•American Indian alone - 20 (0.3%)
Conducted: Week of July 29-July 31, 2014 (Morning and afternoon)
Boundaries: total area of 2.4 square miles. 2.3 square miles of it is land and 0.077 square miles of it (3.72%) is water.