dustin.wyatt@ocfl.net
Orange County to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program
WHAT:
Orange County’s Housing and Community Development Division will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). A program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the CDBG program provides funding for affordable housing, social services, public infrastructure, and more.
Representatives from local governments, nonprofits, HUD, and other key stakeholders will gather for a celebration that will feature guest speakers, community highlights, and special recognitions.
WHO:
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings
Lori Serino, Director of Community Planning and Development, HUD Jacksonville Field Office
Mitchell Glasser, Orange County Housing Division Manager
Nancy Sharifi, Orange County Housing Division Assistant Manager
Joe Kunkel, Orange County Director of Public Works
WHEN:
Monday, Dec. 9, 2024
Doors open at 3 p.m. The program begins at 3:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Holden Heights Community Center
1201 20th St.
Orlando, FL 32805
MORE INFORMATION:
Media wishing to attend this event are asked to RSVP in advance to Dustin.Wyatt@ocfl.net. A brief media availability will take place at the end of the program. Interviews may be coordinated in advance. To learn more about the local impacts of the Community Development Block Grant Program, view this media kit, which includes videos and a FAQ sheet.
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.