About Community Home Project

The Community Home Project is a partnership between the Marion County Hospital District and Marion County Public Schools offering free programs and resources to support families in the Ocala area.

Based at Howard Academy, the project provides assistance with employment, educational training, health care navigation, dental clinics and fitness and nutrition classes all designed to help you and your family thrive.

Fill out the contact form to learn more about our programs and find the support that’s right for you!

Employment

On-site Career Coach to help with:

  • Job applications
  • Employability skills classes• Resume writing• Interviewing
  • Job fairs

Education

Youth after-school tutoring and life-skills classes.

Resources for GED classes and continuing education.

Medical & Dental

Healthcare Navigation appointments to help with:

  • Applying for medical benefits
  • Medical Referrals
  • Dental Clinics

Fitness & Nutrition

Assistance with:

  • Grocery orders and delivery
  • Cooking classes
  • Diabetes education classes
  • Gardening classes
  • Eat Healthy-Be Active Classes

Events in July 2026

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June 28, 2026
June 29, 2026
June 30, 2026(1 event)

4:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


June 30, 2026

July 1, 2026
July 2, 2026
July 3, 2026
July 4, 2026
July 5, 2026
July 6, 2026
July 7, 2026(1 event)

4:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


July 7, 2026

July 8, 2026
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July 10, 2026
July 11, 2026
July 12, 2026
July 13, 2026
July 14, 2026(1 event)

4:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


July 14, 2026

July 15, 2026
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July 18, 2026
July 19, 2026
July 20, 2026
July 21, 2026(1 event)

4:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


July 21, 2026

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