On Tuesday, February 23 Orlando Magic COO Alex Martins, representatives from Kia Motors, Hunt Construction and Bright House Networks as well as Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Daisy Lynum were all on-hand to unveil a new, state-of-the-art, Orlando Magic Computer Lab Presented by Kia Motors to the faculty and staff of Nap Ford Community School. This marks the Orlando Magic’s seventh reading and learning center in Central Florida.
The center is part of the Magic’s commitment to assisting local community centers and schools with computer labs and reading and learning programs as well as Kia Motors’ commitment to bettering educational opportunities in Central Florida. Members of Hunt Construction supported the initiative throughout the construction and design process. Bright House is providing free high speed internet so students can complete research assignments, homework and projects.
The Magic previously renovated the Northwest Community Center Reading and Learning Center; Jackson Community Center computer lab presented by Hunt; Hi-Tech Tutoring Reading and Learning Center, Pine Hills Reading and Learning Center, Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center and the New Image Youth Center in Parramore all presented by Kia Motors.
The renovation reflects the Magic’s commitment to the advancement of literacy in Orlando, one of the organization’s three charitable focus areas, along with health/wellness and the arts.
