PINE HILLS SENIORS

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>  120+ Registered Members

>  Pine Hills Seniors Inc. Web Site 

>  Weekly Meetings

>  Programs & Activities / Event Speakers

>  Fundraising Sponsorship Program

>  Community Service & Events

>  Community Garden

>  Social Activities

>  Exercise Classes

>  Holiday Celebrations

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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2024

-  17 years of Committed and Dedicated Service to Senior Citizens of Pine Hills and surrounding Orange County Communities in Central Florida

-  PHS Inc., currently has 120+ registered members

2023

-  Launched PHS Facebook Page

2020

-  Published book written by PHS Seniors. ‘Pine Hills Seniors Go! Live. Love. Serve!

2019

-  40 Seniors attended Summer Fitness Program sponsored by Fit2Dance and Humana Medicare Insurance

-  60 Seniors completed 6-week course, ‘Senior Academy Program - Protecting Our Seniors Together’ - offered by Orange County Sheriff’s Office

2016

-  Registered with Central Florida Foundation (leading database for non-profits in Central Florida)

-  Obtained Florida Department of Revenue Certificate of Exemption (Sales Tax Exemption)

-  Obtained State of Florida Solicitation of Charitable Contributions Permit

-  Ratified Pine Hills Seniors Inc. By Laws

2015

-  Launched www.pinehillsseniors.org as a ‘one-stop’ information portal to Services and helpful Resources for Seniors and their Families / Caregivers in the community

-  Received Federal 501 (c) (3) non-profit Status

-  Obtained Tax ID / EIN Number

-  Incorporated as Pine Hills Seniors Inc. in State of Florida (Filed Articles of Incorporation)

2007

-  Convened Seniors Planning Group (none existed in Pine Hills Community)

  

AWARDS / GRANTS / PROCLAMATIONS

 

2024

-  Community Crime Prevention Award - PHS was one of several Central Florida nonprofits selected to receive the Community Crime Prevention Program Award

Awarded by: Orange County Sheriffs Office (OCSO)

2023

-  Community Service Award - in recognition of Exemplary Service to the Central Florida community

Awarded by: Jamaican American Association of Central Florida Inc.

-  Proclamation: Sheila Belle Pine Hills Senior Day

Presented by: Jerry L. Demings, Orange County Mayor, Orange County Government

2021

-  Quality Senior Living Award (QSLA) - for Public Service to Seniors 

Awarded by: Florida Council on Aging, Inc.

-  Appreciation for Sponsorship & Participation Award - Inaugural Pine Hills Establishment Day Parade

Awarded by: Pine Hills Safe Neighborhood Partnership

-  Grant: Community Service

Presented by: The Ford Foundation

2020

-  Grant: Working to Advance Neighborhood Racial Equity

Presented by: The Starbucks Foundation

2019

-  Excellence in Neighborly Service Award

Awarded by: Orange County Government for Community Affairs

-  Proclamation: National Caribbean American Heritage Month

Presented by: Florida State Senator Randolph Bracy III, representing the 11th District

-  Proclamation: Older Americans Month

Presented by: District 6 Commissioner, Office of Orange County Mayor & Orange County Government

-  Proclamation: National Caribbean American Heritage Month

Presented by: District 2 Commissioner, Office of Orange County Mayor & Orange County Government

-  Grant: Sustainable Community Restoration Garden - Pine Hills Community Center

Presented by: OC Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization Division and Pine Hills Safe Neighborhood Partnership

2018

-  Public Health Hero Award

Awarded by: Orange County Florida Health Department

-  Excellence in Community Building Award

Awarded by: Orange County Government for Community Affairs

-  Community Service Award - In appreciation for 11 years of Committed and Dedicated Service to Seniors

Awarded by: Solid Rock Seventh Day Adventist Church of Orlando

2017

-  Grant: Community Leadership 

Presented by: AARP of Central Florida

2016

-  Growing Bolder / Disrupt Aging Award

Awarded by: Central Florida Growing Bolder Organization and AARP

2012

-  Excellence in Innovative Newsletter Production Award

Awarded by: OC Neighborhood Preservation and Re-vitalization Division

-  Excellence in Neighborly Service Award

Awarded by: OC Neighborhood Preservation and Re-vitalization Division

2010

-  Grant: Pine Hills Community Garden Establishment

Presented by: OC Neighborhood Preservation and Re-vitalization Division

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