WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE

A New Era of Civic

Leadership in Pine Hills

Your voice. Your community. Our future.


The Pine Hills Community Council is a 501(c)(4)

nonprofit advancing community

voice, accountability, and progress since 1972

Community-led. Future-focused.

PHCC AN AWARD-WINNING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Welcome to the Next Era of the Pine Hills Community Council

To Our Neighbors and Partners,

Welcome, and thank you for being here.

As the youngest President in the 54-year history of the Pine Hills Community Council, I am honored to help lead our community into its next chapter. Pine Hills has always been built on people showing up for one another, from early conversations around infrastructure to today’s work focused on revitalization, connection, and opportunity.

Under The PACE Administration, we are Setting the PACE for a Better Pine Hills by centering Participation, expanding Accessibility, strengthening Collaboration, and leading with Excellence in how we serve our neighbors and partners.

This site is your window into that work. I invite you to explore, stay connected, and find ways to engage as we move forward together. Our future is strongest when it is built by community, for community.

Welcome to Pine Hills. Let’s set the PACE together.

With Gratitude & Peace,

Welcome. We’re Glad You’re Here

Julien Serrano-O’Neil, ACNP
President, Pine Hills Community Council, Inc.

| ABOUT US

WE ARE COMMUNITY BUILDERS


Pine Hills Community Council, founded in 1972, is dedicated to preserving a clean, safe, and prosperous community. As champions for our neighborhood and connectors of those who care, we work together to make a lasting impact in Pine Hills.

We believe in a brighter future for our community and are committed to ensuring that Pine Hills remains a vibrant, family-friendly place to live, work, and thrive.

By working together, we are creating a stronger Pine Hills because building a better community begins with YOU.

“Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, Excellence (P.A.C.E.): Preserving a Clean, Safe & Prosperous Community”

| HOW WE DO IT

Uniting Neighbors and Organizations

The Pine Hills Community Council, Inc. strengthens our community by bringing together residents, businesses, and organizations to achieve measurable results and lasting impact.

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PHCC Leadership

The Leadership of the PHCC is a volunteer board.

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About PHCC

Formed in 1971, the first president was elected in 1972. Initially focused on exploring Township, it now focuses on the community’s civic affairs.

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Standing & Ad Hocs

The Pine Hills Community Council has several committees. Standing committees monitor progress, make plans, and report to the main body on subjects like finance, marketing, communications, and budgets. Special Ad Hoc Committees handle annual events like fundraisers, galas, and volunteer gatherings. Each special ad hoc committee may have a board committee. 

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About Pine Hills

Pine Hills, an Orange County neighborhood developed in the 1950s for Martin Marietta Corporation workers, saw growth in the 1980s and 1990s with new housing developments. Its strategic location near Interstate 4 and Highway 408 attracted small industrial businesses, including Frito-Lay and Coca-Cola facilities on east Silver Star Road in Orlando.

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Pine Hills Community Foundation

Founded in 2024, PHCF aims to expand charitable initiatives and advance the PHCC’s mission. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we focus on education, health, economic development, and housing, investing in people and resources that drive positive change.

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Setting the PACE for a Better Pine Hills

Setting The PACE!
Inaugural Address of PHCC President Julien Serrano-O’Neil, ACNP

In his Inaugural Address, PHCC President Julien Serrano-O’Neil reflects on the Council’s legacy, responsibility, and future as he begins his term as the youngest president in its history. Grounded in the words of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays and more than five decades of civic leadership in Pine Hills, the address honors the Council’s founding, recognizes past and present leaders, and challenges incomplete narratives about the community. President Serrano-O’Neil introduces his administration’s guiding framework, P.A.C.E. Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, and Excellence, as both a call to action and an open invitation for the community to move forward together.

PACE Administration Goal
President's Message

Updates from the Council

Council Updates/Notices will be featured in this section.

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Upcoming Meetings & Events in Pine Hills

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WE SERVE WITH INTEGRITY


At the Pine Hills Community Council, Inc., we are committed to transparency and accountability. Our financial practices undergo thorough annual audits and are carefully reviewed by our Board of Directors. We are proud to hold a Silver rating from Candid by GuideStar, reflecting our dedication to excellence in the nonprofit sector. Your trust is crucial to our mission, and we ensure that every contribution is used effectively to foster a better, safer community.

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Our Amazing Partners

Our partners are essential to Pine Hills Community Council’s success in the community. We are grateful for their ongoing support and partnership.

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