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Join a City Advisory Board

Get involved in your community and apply to serve on a City of Orlando Advisory Board or Commission.

Apply for Mayor's City Academy

Residents may apply for the Mayor’s City Academy to learn more about how our city government works.

Subscribe to City News

Stay up-to-date with city events, programs and latest developments impacting our City Beautiful.

Start a Neighborhood Watch Group

The Orlando Police Department trains communities to identify and report suspicious activities.

Host a National Night Out Block Party

The Orlando Police Department has made it easy for you to host your very own NNO Block Party that will get all of your neighbors engaged and involved in helping to keep Orlando a safe city.

For Non-Profits and Community Organizations

Trainings, grants and other programs for existing non-profits and community organizations

The annual National Night Out event is America’s night to give crime and drugs a going away party. Join the Orlando Police Department and host your own Neighborhood NNO Block Party on October 3, 2023.

NNO Theme Contest Judging Criteria

Learn about the judging criteria for the NNO Theme Contest.

Volunteer to Mark Storm Drains

Volunteer to mark storm drains with "No Dumping" signs. Get involved with your community, educate residents, and increase awareness about the importance of our local water resources and the environment.

Register a Neighborhood Association

The city encourages all neighborhood associations to register with the Office of Communications & Neighborhood Relations in order to access resources, training, support and leadership development opportunities.

Strengthen Orlando

Strengthen Orlando, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit corporation created on December 24, 2009 as a fundraising entity to provide funding and resources to support municipal purposes of the City of Orlando that will ultimately help strengthen our community.

iLead Neighborhood Leadership Training

iLead is a comprehensive program that provides neighborhood organizations with the tools to inform, connect and involve your neighbors through a series of guides and trainings.

Join the City's Community Engagement Group

The Community Engagement Group (CEG) gives residents a way to voice their thoughts and concerns on issues that are most important to them. Membership in the Community Engagement Group is open to city residents, visitors, business owners or people who work in the city limits.