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About The Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center

The History of The Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center

The Magic Johnson Foundation bring their national community technology initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide to Prince George's County with the opening of the 15th Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center at the Autumn Woods Apartments in Bladensburg, Maryland."In today's world, a lack of knowledge and understanding of technology puts an individual at a distinct disadvantage," said Earvin "Magic" Johnson, founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation. "Many of us use technology daily in our homes, our schools and our businesses. Yet, for residents in underserved communities, access to technology is not a given. This partnership with The Landex Corporation enables residents of the community to have access and training opportunities that are not otherwise available."Autumn Woods was selected as the location for the Community Empowerment Center because of its commitment to bringing together nonprofit, private sector and community groups to collaborate for the benefit of the Bladensburg area. The Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center will provide residents in the Autumn Woods Community with access to the state-of-the-art technology and training opportunities using a powerful lineup of HP, SONY, Dell and IBM commercial and consumer products ranging from PCs to the latest in digital imaging technology.Training available through the Community Empowerment Center will include courses ranging from basic computer knowledge and entry-level word processing and spreadsheet development to resume writing and financial and credit literacy, among others. The personal development and technology training available to the residents are provided through the collaboration of HOPE worldwide, Mid-Atlantic, CHOICES For Success, Inc. and other partners The Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center at Autumn Woods will add a new dimension to the lives of our residents, providing a benefit available at very few other housing developments in the country," said Judy Siegel, president of Landex Corporation, owner and operator of Autumn Woods. "For some, this center will put them in touch with one of the most rewarding opportunities of their lives.About Autumn WoodsLandex Management, owner and operator of Autumn Woods, was formed as an independent company in 1990 to extend the Landex vision of "creating a better quality of community living" into the management phase of properties. Over the last 19 years, the company has employed a proven methodology for efficient and effective property management that achieves results for investors while ensuring high-caliber service for residents.About the Magic Johnson FoundationThe Magic Johnson Foundation is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving and addressing the health, educational and social needs of those residing in the inner city. In addition, the Foundation has made a strong commitment to raise awareness about several health and social concerns that threaten underserved communities. Founded in 1991 by basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the Foundation has raised more than $20 million for charity.