Community & Services
Orange County Hispanic Heritage Month | A Celebration Showcasing a Vibrant Hispanic Community
National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of U.S. Hispanic communities. The event, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, recognizes the contributions, achievements and influence of all those who trace their heritage to Mexico, South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Orange County is marking these achievements […]
Beautification Grants Improve the Appearance of Orange County Neighborhoods
A beautification program represents an effective strategy to maintain and enhance neighborhoods. It can lead to more interaction among neighbors, an improved quality of...
Orange County Community Conference: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
On October 14, 2023, Orange County will host its in-person Community Conference, an annual event that provides residents an opportunity to learn about innovative...
Orange County Recognized Nationally for Tree Growth and Green Education Efforts
This year, the Arbor Day Foundation has twice recognized Orange County for its efforts to make Central Florida among the nation’s greenest regions. In...
Orange County Pilot Program Providing Child Care for Domestic Violence Survivors
In 2019, Mayor Demings reconvened the Orange County Domestic Violence Commission (originally convened in 2005) in response to higher rates of cases and incidents...
H2O Pipeline Program Puts High School Students on a Promising Pathway to a Lifelong Career
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently honored the first group of students who successfully completed the H2O Pipeline Program. This initiative, forged...
Save Our Students Initiative Seeks to Reduce Crime and Foster Relationships
Teens across Orange County are taking part in the Save Our Students Initiative, an annual series of summer weekend activities for at-risk youth. The...
Orange County Utilities Receives Accolades for Educating Residents on Recycling
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recently announced that Orange County received a 2023 Communication, Education, and Marketing (CEM) Technical Division Award...
Orange County’s Community Action Division Creates Success Stories Throughout the Region
May is National Community Action Month, and more than 1,000 community action agencies across the nation are working to make communities stronger and help...
English for Speakers of Other Languages Pilot Program Helping Employees and Employers in I-Drive Corridor
With low unemployment rates and visitors returning to the community after the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in the International Drive corridor are dealing with talent...
