Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE ORLANDO COMMUNITY & YOUTH TRUST, INC. (OCYT) SUPPORTS THE MISSION FOR THE CITY OF ORLANDO'S DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, PARKS AND RECREATION (FPR). IT IS FPR'S FUNDRAISING ENTITY, LEVERAGING GRANTS AND PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT THAT ENHAHNCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND SENIOR CITIZENS LIVING IN THE CITY OF ORLANDO.
To support the mission of the city of orlando's department of families, parks, and recreation (FPR).
City Kidz/Parramore Kidz Zone In 2006, the City launched the Parramore Kidz Zone project to transform a distressed Orlando neighborhood into a healthy place for kids. The Parramore Kidz Zone employs creative outreach to engage the areas children and link them to positive opportunities, including prekindergarten education, healthcare, mentoring, tutoring, and constructive activities when school is out.
Recreation Center Support The City of Orlandos Recreation Division offers safe and affordable after school programs for elementary and middle school-age children. This five-day a week program at 15 city recreation centers offers a diverse array of activities, such as homework time, computer lab, arts and crafts, and nutrition and fitness. The Trust supports these activities by raising funds for supplies, equipment, and special programs.
OCYT SUPPORTS THE CITY'S PARKS DIVISION, WHICH MANAGES ALL PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS AND THE ENTIRE CITY STREET TREE CANOPY, AS WELL AS 118 PARKS, INCLUDING LAKE EOLA PARK. THE TRUST ENGAGES PRIVATE DONORS TO PURCHASE TREES; BUILD, RENOVATE AND MAINTAIN PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS; AND EVEN HELPED RENOVATE THE ICONIC LAKE EOLA FOUNTAIN. THE TRUST ALSO SUPPORTS THE ORLANDO WETLANDS FESTIVAL AT THE WETLANDS PARK EVERY YEAR. AT THIS BEAUTIFUL NATURAL PARK, WITH 20 MILES OF SCENIC TRAILS, THE FESTIVAL OFFERS FREE, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING GUIDED BIRDING HIKES, ANIMAL CATCH AND RELEASE DEMOS, LIVE WILD ANIMALS, AND TREE GIVEAWAYS. ALSO, THE TRUST HAS PARTNERED WITH KABOOM! TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN THE COMPLETE RENOVATION - IN A SINGLE DAY - OF CITY PLAYGROUNDS, SUCH AS THE ONE AT THE JOHN H. JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER. THE TRUST PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN MEETING THE CRITERIA NEEDED FOR THE CITY OF ORLANDO TO QUALIFY AS A PLAYFUL CITY USA. THIS DESIGNATION EMPHASIZES THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING SAFE PLACES FOR CHILDREN AND RESIDENTS TO PLAY. MEMBERS OF THE TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO SERVE AS THE PLAY BOARD FOR THE CITY OF ORLANDO.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Brenda March | President | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Charrette | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| David Wagg | Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Early | Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Juanita Nale | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rodney Williams | Director | 1 | $0 |
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