City of Orlando Support for Housing Services

City of Orlando Support for Housing Services is sponsored by City of Orlando - Office of Community Affairs. Community investment funding for housing-focused, family stability, domestic violence, senior support, or healthy food access services in Orlando. Prioritizes impactful, comprehensive programs serving individuals and families within Orlando city limits.

Office of Community Affairs - City of Orlando opens in new tab or window Office of Community Affairs The Office Community Affairs (OCA) informs, engages and connects the Mayor and the city with civic, community, multi-ethnic, arts, faith-based, human service, volunteer and other non-profit organizations to raise awareness of city priorities, programs and services and to create meaningful partnerships.

Community Affairs Services Apply for Community Investment Grant The City of Orlando grants funds to meet the needs of a growing central Florida population. Community Investment Program The City of Orlando is proud to invest in efforts that solve community problems by granting funds to meet the needs of a growing central Florida population.

Participate in the Words & Wonders Poetry Contest The City of Orlando encourages you to find your poetic voice in our community writing challenge, Words and Wonders. The Community Engagement Team strengthens connections between the City of Orlando and its various communities, fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring that all residents and visitors feel valued and supported by the city.

The City of Orlando is proud to offer a variety of resources and services to multi-ethnic residents and community organizations.

Community Affairs Initiatives Orlando Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission For more than three decades, the Orlando Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission has come together with our corporate and community partners to plan and promote a variety of events to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Orlando maintains a vibrant international affairs program through Sister City relationships and global connections, strengthening cultural exchange and community ties worldwide.

The city plays a major role as a world-class community hosting many international visitors, delegations, dignitaries and national, state and local leaders. The City of Orlando is pleased to celebrate the positive contributions of our African American residents by dedicating the month of February to the rich and diverse Black culture and heritage.

The City of Orlando is pleased to join our multicultural community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, 2026. Arts and Cultural Affairs The Office of Community Affairs serves as a liaison to the arts and cultural community for the Mayor, City Council and our citizens.

The City of Orlando recruits, places and recognizes citizen and employee volunteers who assist in various city department projects and at special events. communityaffairs@orlando. gov Marcia Hope Goodwin, Chief Service Officer and Director marcia.

goodwin@orlando. gov Julie Tindall, Community Outreach Manager julie. tindall@orlando.

gov Phylicia Korchevsky, Community Outreach Coordinator phylicia. korchevsky@orlando. gov Colin Worley, Cities of Service Coordinator Lisa Riggins, Grant Program Coordinator Sylvia Wills, Administrative Specialist Luis M.

Martinez, MBA, Community Engagement Manager luis. martinez@orlando. gov Krizia López Arce, Community Engagement Coordinator Lizzette Feliciano, Administrative Assistant lizzette.

feliciano@orlando. gov Mayor Buddy Dyer’s Cites of Service Plan View upcoming city events