We are thrilled to announce that we are moving to a new office space!

New Location: 500 Delaney Avenue Suite #303 Orlando, FL 32801

Click below to watch a recent news segment from Channel 9 News!

On September 27, 2024, over 250 volunteers came together at Palm Grove Gardens to build a new playspace. Under the Florida sun, residents, local volunteers, and staff from KABOOM!, Kellanova, and ONIC constructed a new playground, installed benches, created a life-size chalkboard, painted a mural, and planted a butterfly garden, a medicinal garden, and an edible community garden. ONIC’s Board Chair, Ericka Dunlap, President Alfred Arzuaga, and Commissioner Shaniqua Rose expressed heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers, with surprise appearances from KABOOM! board member Dr. Tiffany Manuel and the City of Orlando staff. This is ONIC's eighth grant-funded playground from KABOOM!, ensuring that all children, regardless of their zip codes, have access to safe and inspiring places to play, designed with input from local children and parents to foster imagination and community connections. This playground enhances ONIC's affordable housing initiatives and creates a welcoming hub for all ages, so a special thank you goes to our volunteers for their hard work. To see the day in action, watch our video.

We are proud to announce that Alfred Arzuaga, president of ONIC, delivered a compelling presentation at the Florida Housing Coalition Statewide Affordable Housing Conference on September 28, 2024. During the Nonprofit Capacity Building Symposium, he highlighted ONIC’s remarkable 39-year journey as a nonprofit developer dedicated to affordable housing. 

We’re thrilled to announce that ONIC has completed the Edyth Bush Institute's Empowering Good Cohort!

The NeighborWorks Florida Collaborative hosted its second regional Community Leadership Institute in Orlando from August 14-16, 2024, bringing together over 140 participants to engage in discussions on community development and resident leadership. ONIC played a pivotal role in this event by engaging Orange County Mayor Demings as a guest speaker and featuring key stakeholders, including youth resident leaders, as panelists, contributing to the event's success and fostering meaningful dialogue on the importance of community involvement.

In this photo from left to right, are: Board member Derek Burke, President Alfred Arzuaga, Ericka Dunlap, ONIC's Board Chair, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, and Board member Eddie Brown.

In this photo from left to right, are: Naidelyn Neri, Hollowbrook youth leader, Mia Rivera, Hollowbrook youth leader, and Shamaya Hagans, Boca Club youth leader.

ONIC hosted an impactful summer day camp for Boca Club youth ages 5 to 12, led by former participants who stepped up as junior counselors. These dedicated individuals contributed over 280 hours to give back to their community, shaping a memorable experience for the next generation. Through their commitment, ONIC transformed Boca Club's clubhouse into a vibrant and educational space, fostering creativity, learning, and connection among the young campers.

In this photo from left to right, are: Ericka Dunlap, ONIC's Board Chair; Board members Milton Carroll and Cathy Sterba; Alexis Collins, Vice President of Resource Development and Resident Services; award recipients Naidelyn Neri and London Lizaire; LaSonashia Williams, Resident Services Manager; and Commissioner Bakari F. Burns.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of ONIC's new “ELITE” award for Emerging Leaders Inspiring Tomorrow’s Excellence, celebrated during our Networking Lunch & Learn on June 7, 2024, at Boca Club. This year, the prestigious ELITE award was presented to London Lizaire and Naidelyn Neri, who each received a $1,500 educational grant to support their college journeys, recognizing their leadership development and commitment to service since they enrolled in ONIC's youth program at the ages of five and six.