Founders

L. HOPE GARY
Chief Executive Officer

WILLIAM R. GARY JR. Executive Director

Experienced professional with a strong background in organizing activities that engage students, families, and the community. Extensive knowledge of the arts, philanthropy, childcare, general and higher education. Effective communicator and collaboration with community members and agencies, as well as managerial, administrative, and training abilities. Have worked on and managed multi-million dollar development projects in the states of Georgia and Florida dealing in affordable housing and community development.

Community Service:

  • NGO in Ghana; BringBackHope (2021-Present)
  • Community Liaison for Washington Park HOA/Civic Association (2016-2017)
  • Community Representative in Communities of Promise (COP) (2015-Present)
  • Community Representative in Collaboration of Service Providers of Broward County
  • Partnerships for Student Advancement (PSA) (2014-Present)
  • Mentor in Collaboration of Businesses, Organizations and Associations Broward Human Trafficking Coalition (BHTC) (2010-2011 Vice President)
  • Volunteer in Broward County Haiti Task Force (2010 on all committees)

Achievements:

  • Co-Founder of NGO in Ghana, BringBackHope, focusing on empowering women and girls through technology and training, and improving infrastructure and modernizing of public schools in Community 18, Tema-West.
  • Co-Founder of Fort Lauderdale Community Center, focusing on technology vocational training for underprivileged children and communities.
  • Broward Haiti Relief Task Force member, assisting victims of the 2010 earthquake.
  • Broward Women Alliance Award recipient.
  • Founder and Leader of The Hope Band since 1996.
 

Experienced in organizing activities with high participation from students, families, and the community. Proficient in Black History and world history, the arts, philanthropy, childcare, general and higher education. Skilled in effective communication and the ability to collaboration with community members, leaders and agencies. Possesses strong managerial, administrative, and training abilities. Have worked on and managed multi-million dollar development projects in the states of Georgia and Florida dealing in affordable housing and community development.

Professional Experience:

Fort Lauderdale Community Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2009–Present)

  • Executive Director responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating programs and staff.
  • Assisted with outreach programs, hiring, training, and supervising personnel.
  • Managed budgets, conducted training seminars and meetings, and handled public relations duties.
  • Co-Founder of NGO in Ghana, BringBackHope

Consultant – Oracle DBA / NT Administrator (1997–2009)

Education:

  • Graduated from Carol City High School, Miami, FL in 1974.
  • Studied Journalism and Computer Science at Miami Dade Community College (1974-1975).
  • Completed courses in Real Estate Cost Management and Computer Science at US Air Force University in Wichita Falls, TX.

Interests:

  • Spending time with our 12 grandchildren!

Fort Lauderdale Community Center                      All Rights Reserved (c)        ph 754-484-4229   Email: info@flccenter.org

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Founders

L. HOPE GARY
Chief Executive Officer

WILLIAM R. GARY JR. Executive Director

Experienced professional with a strong background in organizing activities that engage students, families, and the community. Extensive knowledge of the arts, philanthropy, childcare, general and higher education. Effective communicator and collaboration with community members and agencies, as well as managerial, administrative, and training abilities. Have worked on and managed multi-million dollar development projects in the states of Georgia and Florida dealing in affordable housing and community development.

Community Service:

  • NGO in Ghana; BringBackHope (2021-Present)
  • Community Liaison for Washington Park HOA/Civic Association (2016-2017)
  • Community Representative in Communities of Promise (COP) (2015-Present)
  • Community Representative in Collaboration of Service Providers of Broward County
  • Partnerships for Student Advancement (PSA) (2014-Present)
  • Mentor in Collaboration of Businesses, Organizations and Associations Broward Human Trafficking Coalition (BHTC) (2010-2011 Vice President)
  • Volunteer in Broward County Haiti Task Force (2010 on all committees)

Achievements:

  • Co-Founder of NGO in Ghana, BringBackHope, focusing on empowering women and girls through technology and training, and improving infrastructure and modernizing of public schools in Community 18, Tema-West.
  • Co-Founder of Fort Lauderdale Community Center, focusing on technology vocational training for underprivileged children and communities.
  • Broward Haiti Relief Task Force member, assisting victims of the 2010 earthquake.
  • Broward Women Alliance Award recipient.
  • Founder and Leader of The Hope Band since 1996.
 

Experienced in organizing activities with high participation from students, families, and the community. Proficient in Black History and world history, the arts, philanthropy, childcare, general and higher education. Skilled in effective communication and the ability to collaboration with community members, leaders and agencies. Possesses strong managerial, administrative, and training abilities. Have worked on and managed multi-million dollar development projects in the states of Georgia and Florida dealing in affordable housing and community development.

Professional Experience:

Fort Lauderdale Community Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2009–Present)

  • Executive Director responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating programs and staff.
  • Assisted with outreach programs, hiring, training, and supervising personnel.
  • Managed budgets, conducted training seminars and meetings, and handled public relations duties.
  • Co-Founder of NGO in Ghana, BringBackHope

Consultant – Oracle DBA / NT Administrator (1997–2009)

Education:

  • Graduated from Carol City High School, Miami, FL in 1974.
  • Studied Journalism and Computer Science at Miami Dade Community College (1974-1975).
  • Completed courses in Real Estate Cost Management and Computer Science at US Air Force University in Wichita Falls, TX.

Interests:

  • Spending time with our 12 grandchildren!

Fort Lauderdale Community Center                      All Rights Reserved (c)        ph 754-484-4229   Email: info@flccenter.org

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