The Elese Tomlin Community Center is owned by the City of Groveland, and managed and operated by Anointed Community Services International, Inc. to offer community assistance to the Groveland community.
Anointed Community Services International (ACSI) offers a wide range of free programs and support services to residents of Groveland and surrounding areas. The center aims to empower individuals, support families, and provide tools for personal and professional growth.
The center is open Monday–Thursday from 12 – 5:00 pm.
(Closed Fridays)
Programs and Services include Women’s Ignite & Men’s Empowerment Network, support for single parents, G.E.M. After-School Tutoring Program, life skills development and free community classes, youth internships (in partnership with Career Source), health letters and access to Florida assistance, and additional resources for families and individuals in need.
Founded in 2010 by Dr. Linda D. Cowels and her sister Saida Cowels-Watson, ACSI was created in memory of their mother, Elese Tomlin, and their grandmother, whose love and sacrifice shaped their path. What began as a mission to distribute care packages to the mentally ill has grown into a thriving nonprofit supporting women, youth, veterans, seniors, and those with developmental disabilities.
Dr. Cowels, a former executive assistant and office manager at Seminole State College, spent over three decades balancing work, single motherhood, and community service—ultimately channeling her experience into ACSI’s mission of empowerment and outreach.
Visit the Elese Tomlin Empowerment Center at 824 E Broad St., Groveland, to explore programs designed to help you grow, connect, and succeed. Call 352-404-7898 to learn more or schedule an appointment.
