Email: Doreen.Overstreet@ocfl.net
Phone: 407-468-5851
Orange County Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Office Hosts Taft Community Cleanup for Earth Day
WHAT: The Taft Community Center has partnered with TransPremier, a local construction company in the Taft area, and Orange County Government to invite residents to take part in a community cleanup on April 21 for Earth Day.
From 8 to 11 a.m., Orange County crew will pick up large items (e.g., mattresses) placed curbside by residents in the Taft community. Volunteers will pick up trash and debris along roadways surrounding Taft and area neighborhoods. Prior to the event, Taft residents are encouraged to clean up their yards, pick up trash and place all unwanted bulk items at their curb for pick-up. After the cleanup, there will be a celebration at the Taft Community Center.
WHEN: Saturday, April 21
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Community Cleanup
11 a.m. – Ending celebration at the Taft Community Center
WHERE: Meet at the Taft Community Center
9450 S. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32824
PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPS:
- Volunteers picking up trash and helping the Taft area in honor of Earth Day.
- District 4 Orange County Commissioner Jennifer Thompson, District 4 and her aides will be attending the event.
ONSITE MEDIA CONTACT:
- Yvette Shelton, 407-267-5091
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.