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
PHCC AN AWARD-WINNING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
“Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, Excellence (P.A.C.E.): Preserving a Clean, Safe & Prosperous Community”
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, we work together to make lasting impact in Pine Hills.
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.
"Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, Excellence (P.A.C.E.): Preserving a Clean, Safe & Prosperous Community"
The PACE Administration
Every decision, every initiative, every conversation — guided by four core pillars that shape how the Pine Hills Community Council shows up for our community every single day.
Every Voice Matters
Every resident's voice matters. We create space for the community to engage, be heard, and take part in shaping Pine Hills. Civic power begins with showing up — and we make it possible for everyone to do so.
Open Doors for All
Expanding access to resources, government, and opportunities for every family in our neighborhood. No resident should be left behind due to barriers of language, geography, or circumstance.
Stronger Together
Uniting residents, businesses, and organizations to achieve measurable results and lasting impact. The challenges facing Pine Hills are bigger than any one person — and so are the solutions we build together.
The Highest Standard
Holding ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and service in all that we do. Pine Hills deserves leaders who lead with honor — and we are committed to that call.
"Setting the PACE for a Better Pine Hills — Preserving a Clean, Safe & Prosperous Community"
How We Show Up
for Pine Hills
From leadership to resources, there are many ways to connect with and contribute to the council. Explore the pathways below and find where your energy, voice, and passion can make the most impact.
Contact PHCC →PHCC Leadership & Board of Directors
Our volunteer board drives the council forward. Meet the people leading the charge for Pine Hills — dedicated community members who give their time to ensure Pine Hills' voice is heard at every level of government and civic life.
Meet the Board →Standing & Ad Hoc Committees
Committees focused on finance, communications, events, and more. Find your way to contribute your skills and passion to Pine Hills.
Explore Committees →Become a Member or Sponsor
Join the council as a member or sponsor and directly support Pine Hills' future. Your investment strengthens the work we do every day.
Join Now →Family Resource Center
Connecting Pine Hills families to the resources and services they need to thrive — from housing and health to education and employment.
Access Resources →About PHCC
Formed in 1971, first president elected in 1972. Initially focused on Township exploration, PHCC now focuses on all aspects of Pine Hills' civic affairs and future.
Learn More →Pine Hills Community Foundation
Founded in 2024, PHCF focuses on education, health, economic development, and housing — building a lasting foundation for Pine Hills' future.
Visit PHCF →About Pine Hills
Developed in the 1950s, Pine Hills has grown into one of Central Florida's most diverse and vibrant communities — home to 85,000+ residents with a proud, storied history.
Explore Pine Hills →Annual Pine Hills Parade
The Pine Hills Parade is a community platform uniting residents, businesses, schools, and civic leaders. Each year at Barnett Park, thousands celebrate the culture and vibrancy of Pine Hills.
Visit Parade Site →Setting the PACE for a Better Pine Hills
The Inaugural Address
of President Serrano-O'Neil
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 the organization's 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.
A Real Commitment To Community
The Pine Hills Community Council, Inc., generates local business activity, strengthens community connections, and supports youth programs, arts, and cultural initiatives throughout Pine Hills — continuing its commitment to Preserving a Clean, Safe & Prosperous Community.
Scholarships awarded via the Endowed Tulie L. Phillips Scholarship at Valencia College
The Council has advocated Year-round for through direct & indirect services
Digital, print & social platforms
Economic & community programming through direct public and private investment
Council Updates & Notices
Updates from the Council
Stay informed on announcements, community notices, advocacy updates, and stories shaping Pine Hills.
Spotlighting What’s Next in Pine Hills
Join us for two major community events hosted by the Pine Hills Community Council. Preserving a Clean, Safe, & Prosperous Community. Together, We Can Make a Difference.
The People’s Hob Nob & Straw Poll
Pine Hills & Greater Orlando
A nonpartisan civic engagement event where residents can meet candidates, learn about key issues, and participate in an official straw poll ahead of the general election.
6th Annual Pine Hills Parade
Setting the PACE for a Better Pine Hills
One of Pine Hills’ most anticipated celebrations, bringing together residents, schools, organizations, marching bands, and community partners in a vibrant display of culture, pride, and unity.
Upcoming Meetings &
Events in Pine Hills
Monthly general meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6 PM at the Orange County Multicultural Center, 7149 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818.
Full Calendar of Events →Stay Informed. Stay Engaged.
Sign up for the Pine Hills Community Council newsletter and receive timely updates on meetings, initiatives, and community priorities.
We offer tailored mailing lists for:
Community Members
Elected Officials & Government Staff
Business and Chamber Partners
Civic and Political Action Organizations
Choose your list and be part of the conversation shaping Pine Hills. You have the ability to select multiple lists.
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.
