PATHWAYS for PARRAMORE Building a Community on Heritage

Fall Edition 2017

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHILDREN & EDUCATION HOUSING PUBLIC SAFETY QUALITY OF LIFE PATHWAYS FOR PARRAMORE Building a Community on Heritage

Canvs Opens Co-working Space in Parramore

The City of Orlando awarded Canvs $50,000 for a one-year pilot program to add a location in Parramore. Canvs is a non-profit that provides co-working space rentals as well as programs designed to help entrepreneurs. In August, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill attended the grand opening of the new Canvs Parramore, located in the UCF Center for Emerging Media. The location is 900 square feet and has 15 desks. District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill “As part of the city’s economic Holds College Recruitment Fair with Florida development strategy, we are constantly seeking ways to remove barriers for Memorial University residents who want to pursue their In July 2017, District 5 City Commissioner Regina FMU, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, is a dreams of owning a business,” said I. Hill joined Florida Memorial University (FMU) in private coeducational institution founded in 1879. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “We are the City Hall Rotunda to announce a partnership This educational institution was commended for proud to partner with Canvs on this new between the City of Orlando and FMU to help their trust towards incoming students regardless location which furthers our efforts to expand educational opportunities for youth in of gender, age, grade point average (GPA), or continue revitalizing Parramore and District 5. The partnership is designed to increase standardized testing results. Students who were brings affordable, innovative, co-working college access and attendance for youth in the City interested in applying to the school, so long as space for startup entrepreneurs to launch of Orlando. they had the required materials (official transcript, and grow new businesses in the heart of According to the National Center for Education SAT/ACT score, updated FAFSA—Free Application the neighborhood.” Statistics, only 52 percent of 2011 high school for Federal Student Aid), were able to apply with graduates from low-income families enrolled in the application fee waived. The site will become part of the college immediately after high school, a figure 30 Two FMU Alumni gave a short oration UCF Downtown campus, located in percent lower than their high-income peers. addressing how the school changed the course Creative Village. During this event, students planning on of their lives, as well as giving an awe-inspiring attending college for the fall school year of 2017– performance showcasing their vocal talents. For information on memberships, 2018 were given a free opportunity to set up for “It’s never too late to change your educational visit canvs.org/memberships. an online application to FMU and meet with the dreams,” stated Commissioner Regina Hill. recruiters in charge of the Registrar Center. New Business Openings in Parramore

Nikki’s Place 742 Carter Street, Orlando, FL 32805 Nikki’s place provides a true essence of southern cooking, with old school home cooking.

Popcorn Junkie 595 W. Church Street, Orlando, FL 32805 407.634.0042 If you’re looking for delicious gourmet popcorn, handcrafted with goodness and made fresh daily, Popcorn Junkie is the destination to satisfy all your cravings. Located in the Shoppes at City View, their store features a wide variety of flavors packaged in all sizes and prices. Master Chef Manny of OFD Shares Neu Blooms Florals & Event Designs 595 W. Church Street, J, Orlando, FL 32805 Passion of Cooking in Parramore 321.614.4423 Neu Blooms Florals & Event Design provides Learning how to make healthy meals is an share the joys of cooking with kids. custom floral designs. Their experienced important life skill. Cooking touches all of the Chef Manny isn’t alone. There are others designers can create floral designs that will senses and gives kids the opportunity to learn helping families develop a passion for good complement any occasion and meet your budget about healthier options as meals prepared food. James Newton II is a Lead Counselor and style expectations as well. They also offer from scratch usually have fewer calories and at the Langford Neighborhood Center. He’s daily delivery service to all local funeral homes additives than pre-packaged meals. also the instructor for the center’s Teen Café and hospitals. The City of Orlando’s neighborhood centers Cooking Program where students learn about are educating many children and their families healthy eating, share healthy recipes they take on the skills needed to make a healthy, home to their families and prepare quick meals. Other Parramore Happenings nutritious meal on their own. Chef Rich Rosado is teaching families at • OCPS Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) Master Chef Manny Washington, who is also the Wadeview Neighborhood Center. He opened August 2017 an Orlando Fire Department Engineer, recently specializes in teaching people to combat took the time to share a cooking lesson with obesity by changing eating habits and without • Parramore Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan some of the students in the Parramore Kidz changing budgets. receives Certificate of Merit award from the Zone afterschool program at the Jackson All of the chefs in City of Orlando International Downtown Association Neighborhood Center. The children learned to neighborhood centers are teaching residents marinade, cook, chop, stir, and mix up their to develop a passion for food while learning own chipotle chicken tacos. a life skill they will use over and over again The firefighter - turned winner of TV cooking throughout their lifetime. shows—enjoyed sharing new flavors and skills Visit cityoforlando.net to find a with a dozen kids. He stops by regularly to neighborhood center near you.

Parramore Youth Attend Work Coming Soon! Ready Boot Camp This summer, more than 50 youth from the Parramore area recently attended a Work Ready Boot Camp. The job skills training taught resume building, job application techniques, ethics, appropriate work attire, and motivation. CareerSource Central Florida and Goodwill Industries International Inc. partnered with Parramore Kidz Zone to put on the event. Each youth received a $20 voucher to get work clothes from Goodwill after completing the two day seminar. Each of the students at the event has a job this summer doing career exploration in a field they deem interesting. The upcoming Parramore Farmers Market For information in future Work Ready Boot Camps, please will open January 6, 2018 and run on call Reginald Burroughs at 407.246.4035 or email Saturday mornings from 8am – 1pm. [email protected]. LYMMO Lime Line Grand The Lime Line is the fourth route of the Koger Day LYMMO service and provides convenient access Celebration Opening and LYMMO 20th to LYNX Central Station, SunRail, the Parramore Anniversary Celebration Neighborhood, FAMU College of Law, and the UCF Monday, June 26, 2017, was named Dr. Center for Emerging Media. Edward & Katherine Koger Day in the Ealier this year, Mayor Buddy Dyer, Additionally, the line will connect people to City of Orlando. Court #1 at the Orlando District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill, and exciting new developments once open, like Creative Tennis Centre was also rededicated in LYNX CEO Edward Johnson kicked off service for Village and the Sports and Entertainment District. their honor on what would have been the Lime Lime and unveiled the LYMMO LYMMO originally launched in 1997 and has their 65th wedding anniversary. 20th anniversary bus. since grown to serve over one million passengers The entire Koger family was in per year. attendance as veteran Tennis Centre members presented stories about Dr. Koger who passed away in 1986. The new dedication sign was presented Summer Youth to Mrs. Koger and family and will be Employment Program placed on Court #1. Orlando Tennis Center Director, Tom Sweitzer, read a Wrap Up Proclamation on behalf of Mayor Dyer. As part of the City of Orlando’s effort to The Kogers have long supported the ensure a healthy economy, a key component Orlando Tennis Centre and the effort to is providing opportunities for Orlando’s continually improve the tennis facilities youth. To further this effort, Mayor Dyer and offered to city residents. District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill For more information on the launched a new Summer Youth Employment Orlando Tennis Centre, visit Program for high school students in the Parramore cityoforlando.net/tennis. Parramore Kidz Zone Youth Employment Kidz Zone to work in paid internships. Program and joined them in workshops on Through the program, more than 100 of the maintaining professional relationships, resume city’s youth were employed this summer and building, appropriate workplace attire, and matched with employers to do everything from financial literacy. learning how to manage a hotel, building video The program wrap-up provided workshops to games with the University of Central Florida staff, help the students build on their experiences and to working in the office of a U.S. Senator. learn to network. In August 2017, Mayor Dyer joined District 5 City For information on Parramore Kidz Zone, visit Commissioner Regina I. Hill to meet with students cityoforlando.net/PKZ. as they wrapped up their participation in the

Get Down: Neighborhood Reunion Celebration The Parramore Kidz Zone (PKZ) hosted the Get Down: Neighborhood Reunion. There were more than 100 participants, 13 volunteers and 15 organizations in attendance for this special affair. Star 94.5 kept event goers dancing throughout the celebration. This was a family event with the purpose of bringing the community together, and raising awareness on PKZ offerings and local resources for families in the Parramore area. Attendees enjoyed a bounce house, snow cone machine, cotton candy, and more. If you have children ages 12 and up there is a place for them to get involved at PKZ! Applications are available at the PKZ office on 363 N. Parramore Ave. in the Orlando Downtown Recreation Complex. Phone: 407.254.4759. Mayor Buddy Dyer 407.246.2221

Commissioner Regina I. Hill 407.246.2005

Parramore Team: Walter Hawkins Director of Urban Development 407.246.3190

Fire – Medical – Police Emergencies 911

Services: Orange County Animal Control Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 5 City 407.352.4390 Callahan Commissioner Regina I. Hill Break Ground on Neighborhood Center New Homes in Parramore 407.246.2305 Community Services In October, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District The new program will complement existing city & Resources 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill joined with the and state down payment assistance programs. 211 Parramore community for the groundbreaking of This project further supports the City of Code Enforcement new homes in Parramore. The groundbreaking Orlando’s efforts in revitalizing and investing in 407.246.4444 signified the start of construction of the first three the Parramore neighborhood and also ensuring of 10 single-family homes being built by the city’s access to quality, safe, and affordable housing Fire Department Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). options for residents. non-emergency 321.235.5200 “This project is especially meaningful to “As Mayor, I am continually striving to make me, as a Parramore resident who grew up in our city more livable for everyone,” said Orlando Garbage this neighborhood, I want to make sure we’re Mayor Buddy Dyer. “Part of that effort is ensuring 407.246.2314 continuing to create opportunity for residents to that anyone who wants to live in Orlando, can Report Illegal Dumping own homes right here in our community,” said live in Orlando—regardless of their income. I am 407.246.2686 Commissioner Hill. thankful for public-partnerships like this that help When complete, the homes will each feature a us continue to increase affordable housing options, Housing minimum of 1,300 square feet of living space with meet the needs of our growing community and 407.246.2708 three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Additionally, ensure we are taking care of our all our residents.” Jackson Community Center as part of the project, a new CRA Down Payment Homes will be completed early 2018. To be 407.246.2327 Assistance Program will be created to provide added to the interest list for these homes, please additional financial assistance aimed at making visit DowntownOrlando.com/newhomes. Neighborhood Watch these homes more affordable for qualified buyers. 407.246.2369 Office of Communications & Neighborhood Relations 407.246.2169

Police Department non-emergency 321.235.5300

Police Community Involvement 407.246.2461

Potholes 407.246.2238

Street Light Outages 407.737.4222

Street Signs and Stop Signs Missing 407.246.2020

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