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 May 2026

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
April 26, 2026
April 27, 2026(3 events)

4:15 pm: Tutoring


April 27, 2026

5:30 pm: Kut Different


April 27, 2026

5:30 pm: The Heart Collective Life Skills Class


April 27, 2026

April 28, 2026(1 event)

2:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


April 28, 2026

April 29, 2026
April 30, 2026(2 events)

2:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


April 30, 2026

5:00 pm: Life Skills


April 30, 2026

May 1, 2026
May 2, 2026
May 3, 2026
May 4, 2026
May 5, 2026(1 event)

2:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


May 5, 2026

May 6, 2026
May 7, 2026(1 event)

2:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


May 7, 2026

May 8, 2026
May 9, 2026
May 10, 2026
May 11, 2026
May 12, 2026(1 event)

2:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


May 12, 2026

May 13, 2026
May 14, 2026(1 event)

2:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


May 14, 2026

May 15, 2026
May 16, 2026
May 17, 2026
May 18, 2026
May 19, 2026(1 event)

2:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


May 19, 2026

May 20, 2026
May 21, 2026(1 event)

2:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


May 21, 2026

May 22, 2026
May 23, 2026
May 24, 2026
May 25, 2026
May 26, 2026(1 event)

2:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


May 26, 2026

May 27, 2026
May 28, 2026(1 event)

2:30 pm: Strong People Living Well


May 28, 2026

May 29, 2026
May 30, 2026
May 31, 2026
June 1, 2026
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