We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the attendees who joined us at the Vision 2050 Town Hall Meeting on May 30th, 7 pm, at Audubon Park Covenant Church (3219 Chelsea St, Orlando, FL 32803). Your active participation and valuable input have played a crucial role in shaping Orange County’s future in terms of housing,… Read more of Shape the Future of Orange County at the Vision 2050 Town Hall Meeting
On July 31st we celebrated the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and National Wheelchair Beautification Month! In celebration and illumination, I invited members of the ADA community to “Share Your Shine” at a free community event with food, fun, music, and a wheelchair beautification parade. Thank you to our Sponsors and Vendors… Read more of ADA 31st Anniversary Event
This summer gave us another opportunity to make sure the kids of District 5 are well-equipped for school! On July 24th, 2021, in partnership with Bithlo, Union Park, and Winter Park Neighborhood Center for Families, I, along with a small army of volunteers, held two separate Back 2 School Wellness Fair and Backpack Give-A-Way events.… Read more of Back to School Backpack Give-a-way Events
As part of a robust and ongoing effort Orange County District 5 Commissioner, Emily Bonilla actively rallies for more vaccination events in her district. Orange County Fire Rescue Department in partnership with the Florida Department of Health and Bithlo Community Center, organized a vaccination event held on April 30th. Thank you to Faith Assembly Orlando for… Read more of COVID-19 Vaccination at Bithlo Community Center
Join us at this free Landlord/Tenant Education Workshop and learn about: Your rights as a renter/tenant Landlord’s responsibilities Preventing evictions housing discrimination laws Information about housing & health programs in Orange County This workshop will take place Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 6:00 PM at the Goldenrod Recreation Center located at 4863 N. Goldenrod Rd.… Read more of Orange County Landlord/Tenant Education Series
Join Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla for the second annual “We Are Women” expo and conference. The We Are Women Conference is a powHER filled one-day event designed to develop, unify, and catapult women. Our super-hero themed event will inspire and provide a myriad of tools and resources necessary for our attendees to live their… Read more of 2020 Annual “We Are Women”
Residents were able to meet the cute critters to learn about their impact on our communities! We partnered with a bat expert to share how we can coexist and help protect the Florida bat population. Through the collaborative efforts of Commissioner Bonilla and her staff, Florida Bat Conservancy was awarded a community conservation grant to… Read more of Bat Chats
(Orlando, Florida, October 27, 2019) On Sunday evening, Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla hosted her second annual Fiesta Cultural at University High School in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event consisted of singing, dancing, live music, and authentic dishes to celebrate the diverse communities of Central Florida. Commissioner Bonilla collaborated with University High School… Read more of 2019 2nd Annual Fiesta Cultural
Join Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla with partners, Bithlo-Christmas, Union Park and Winter Park Neighborhood Center for Families (NCFs), and Orange County Sheriff’s Office for a free event for the Back to School and Wellness Fair in the Bithlo and Goldenrod communities. They will pass out free backpacks and supplies to the Bithlo and Goldenrod… Read more of 2019 Annual Back to School and Wellness Fairs