Community Action Division

Mission

The Orange County Community Action Division’s mission is to enhance the quality of life, promoting self-sufficiency, and eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty by mobilizing and directing socioeconomic resources, collaboration and partnership, and by providing high-quality, easily accessible programs and services.

Vision

The Community Action Division will help individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency by leveraging partnerships that produce a range of culturally-competent, accessible, high-quality services to meet the needs of a diverse community.

Community Action Month 2022

Join Orange County Community Action Division for an open house or outreach event to learn more about available services in your area.

Community Action Month 2022 Calendar

Date Event(s) & Location
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Holden Heights Open House: 2-6 p.m.
Holden Heights Community Center
1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805
Monday, May 9, 2022 Pine Hills Community Outreach: 9:30-11 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch Orange County Library System
7391 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando FL 32818
Friday, May 13, 2022 Pine Hills Community Outreach: 2-3:30 pm.
Bravo Supermarket Plaza
2781 N Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32818

Pine Hills Community Outreach: 9:30-11 a.m.
Presidente Supermarket Plaza
2722 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando, FL 32808

Mental Health and Wellness Panel: 5-6 p.m.
John Bridges Community Center
445 W. 13th Street, Apopka, FL 32703
Saturday, May 14, 2022 Family Mental Health and Wellness Event: 9 a.m-3 p.m.
John Bridges Community Center
445 W. 13th Street, Apopka, FL 32703
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Community Resource Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Maxey Community Center
830 Klondike Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Saturday, May 21, 2022 Taft Open House: 9-11 a.m.
Taft Community Center
9450 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32824
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Tangelo Open House: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tangelo Community Center
5160 Pueblo Street, Orlando, FL 32819
Thursday, May 26, 2022 Hal P. Marston Open House: 2-4 p.m.
Hal P. Marston Community Center
3933 W.D. Judge Drive, Suite B, Orlando, FL 32808

Community Centers Video Playlist

Orange County's Community Action Division created informational videos about each of the seven Orange County Community Centers. Select a Center from the sidebar to watch.

Community Center Locations

Center Address Phone
East Orange 12050 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826 407-254-9610
Hal P. Marston 3933 W.D. Judge Drive, Suite B, Orlando, FL 32808 407-836-8484
Holden Heights 1201 20th St., Orlando, FL 32805 407-836-6777
John H. Bridges 445 W. 13th Street, Apopka, FL 32703 407-254-9449
Maxey 830 Klondike Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787 407-254-1970
Pine Hills 6408 Jennings Road, Orlando, FL 32818 407-254-9100
Taft 9450 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32824 407-254-1950

Community Action Programs

Family Self-Sufficiency Program – Vocational training, post-secondary education and state certification. (Additional assistance includes: budgeting and job placement).

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – (Energy Bill Assistance) Provides financial energy cost assistance to low-income households.

Senior Climate Efficiency Program – Central air-conditioning and heat repair and replacements for low-income seniors.

Weatherization Assistance Program – Assists low-Income households by Improving the energy efficiency of the home.

SELF Home Improvement Financing Program – Orange County is proud to partner with SELF(Solar & Energy Loan Fund), a nonprofit community lending partner providing favorable financing for assorted home improvements that can help save money, improve hurricane resistance, and enhance comfort and livability.

Computer Labs

Computers are available at various Community Centers throughout Orange County. Computers are used to assist residents with their educational goals, to access job postings, to increase computer skills and to access other computer related resources.

Contact Us

Community Action Division
2100 E Michigan St.
Orlando, FL 32806

Phone: 407-836-9333
Fax: 407-836-7510
Email: CommunityAction@ocfl.net
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.