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 June 2026

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May 31, 2026
June 1, 2026
June 2, 2026(1 event)

4:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


June 2, 2026

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June 7, 2026
June 8, 2026
June 9, 2026(1 event)

4:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


June 9, 2026

June 10, 2026
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June 12, 2026
June 13, 2026
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June 15, 2026
June 16, 2026(1 event)

4:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


June 16, 2026

June 17, 2026
June 18, 2026
June 19, 2026
June 20, 2026
June 21, 2026
June 22, 2026
June 23, 2026(1 event)

4:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


June 23, 2026

June 24, 2026
June 25, 2026
June 26, 2026
June 27, 2026
June 28, 2026
June 29, 2026
June 30, 2026(1 event)

4:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


June 30, 2026

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