About Community Home Project

Employment

Education

Medical & Dental

Fitness & Nutrition

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!

On-site Career Coach to help with:

Job application assistance
Resume writing
Interview preparation
Job readiness support

Youth after-school tutoring and mentoring.

Assistance with GED classes, life-skills training, and continuing education.

Access healthcare with personalized navigation for medical benefits, referrals, diabetes education, and dental clinics.

3 5:00 pm: Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm September 3, 2026 Howard Academy View Location Read more

10 5:00 pm: Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm September 10, 2026 Howard Academy View Location Read more, 5:30 pm: CHP Recognition Banquet 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm September 10, 2026 Mary Sue Rich Community Center View Location Read more

17 5:00 pm: Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm September 17, 2026 Howard Academy View Location Read more

24 5:00 pm: Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm September 24, 2026 Howard Academy View Location Read more

Build healthier habits with hands-on cooking classes, gardening, grocery support, fitness classes, and wellness education.

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