Orlando-FL

ORLANDO, FL
(Orange County)

Orlando, a city in central Florida, is home to more than a dozen theme parks. Chief among its claims to fame is Walt Disney World, comprised of parks like the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as water parks. Another major destination, Universal Orlando, offers Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter straddling both.

Emergency
Contacts City of
Tampa Housing
Resources Food
Resources Employment
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Services Transportation
Information Education
Resources Healthcare
Information Elderly
Services Childcare
Information Social Security
Office Government
Identification Voting
Information Census
2015

Emergency Contacts

911 - Emergency (Fire, Medical, Criminal)
311
COE (Emergency Operation) – 787.724.0124
PRASA (Water Utility) – 787.620.2482
PREPA (Electric Utility) – 787.521.3434
DTOP (Transportation Department) – 787.787.9918 or 787.225.1539
Fire Department (Non emergency) – 787.343.2330
Red Cross – 787.758.8150
Police (Non emergency) – 787.343.2020 A
ASSMCA (Mental Health services) – 1.800.981.0023

City of Orlando/ Orange County

Email: Orlando@prrises.org
City of Orlando Website
Orange County Website
Demographics:
- Puerto Ricans living in Orange County / 173, 512
- City of Orlando / Orange County
  Latest Population - 277,173 / 1,348,975
  Population Change 2016 vs. 2017 - N/A / 2.63%
  Hispanic or Latino Percent - 29.2% / 30.5%
  Median Household Income - Income - $44,007 / $49,391
  Persons in Poverty - 19.9% / 16.3%
  Land area in square miles - 102.40 / 903.43

Data: US Census

Housing Resources

Florida Housing Search – Search engine for housing
Orange Crisis Center Assistance Program: Emergency assistance with rent based on eligibility requirements.
- 407.836.6500
- 2100 Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32806
Mustard Seed Furniture Bank & Clothing Bank
- 407.875.2040
- 12 Mustard Seed Lane Orlando, FL 32810
Jewish Family Services (Emergency Financial services / rent assistance and budgeting)
- 407-839-4357

Food Resources

WIC - Program for pregnant or breastfeeding women
SNAP – Low Income Nutritional Assistance Program
Department of Children & Families in collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank ACCESS Program
- Every TUESDAY from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Please call to make your appointment – 407.246.4310
- Second Harvest Food Pantry Locator Orange County
Catholic Charities of Orlando - Food Pantry
- 407.658.1818
- 1819 N. Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL 32807-3546
Christian Service Center - Food, Clothes
- 407.425.2523
- 816 W. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32805

Employment Search

Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Job Search Engine
Latino Leadership – Facebook group connecting Hispanics to companies looking for workers in education, health, and technology
Están Contratando – Facebook group highlighting job opportunities in Orlando, Kissimmee and Tampa
Employ Florida – Job Search Engine
Resource Employment Solutions
- 866-412-6535
Goodwill - Assistance with resumes & interviews
Christian Help - Employment counseling
Jobs Partnership Florida – Employment Counseling

Language Services

Florida Literacy – Family Literacy Resource Center
Language International – Search for English classes

Transportation Information

Orlando City Public Transportation
Lynx Public Disadvantaged Transportation Program
Uber, Lyft – yes

Education Resources

Orange County Public Schools
- New Student Registration
Hispanic Federation – Education Programs
Puerto Rico Educational Relief Efforts – University of Central Florida

Healthcare Information

Affordable HealthCare Representatives offer assistance to residents.
- Every WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- To schedule an appointment contact our Navigator Mrs. Anne Packham at: 407.489.2752
  HOLA Office, 595 North Primrose Drive Orlando, FL 32803
- Ref: http://www.cityoforlando.net/hola/events-2/
24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline : 1.800.985.5990
Affordable Care Act / Health Insurance Marketplace.
- http://www.health care.gov/
- O: 1.877.564.5031 C: 407.580.7155
Advent Health - Orlando

Elderly Services

Hillsborough County Senior Services - Central resource for transportation, assistance, health fairs, activities, etc

Childcare Information

Orange County Family Services - Information on family services available in the county
Child Care Resources

Orlando Social Security Office

As residents of Puerto Rico pay into Social Security, Puerto Ricans are eligible for Social Security benefits upon retirement
Social Security Office - Orlando

Government Identification

Driver’s license or Government ID
- What to Bring
Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) offers assistance to residents needing assistance in obtaining birth, marriage and death certificates from the Puerto Rican government. Please call us to make an appointment.
- For appointments, call 407.776.9000 (Orlando, Florida Office)
- 6925 Lake Ellenor Drive, Suite 100, Orlando
- will be open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Copies of birth certificates will be $5. Additional copies are $10, as well as marriage and death certificate
- Ref: http://www.cityoforlando.net/hola/events-2/
US Citizen and Immigration Services in Tampa
- 1.800.375.52 83
- 5629 Hoover Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33634

Voting Information

Register to Vote
Voters will need a valid drivers license or be able to record the last four of their social security number.
Video - Spread the Vote (Javier Munoz)
Spread the Vote – Florida voting requirements
Mi Familia Vota, Non partisan organization that helps Latinos register to vote
Vamos 4 PR Action – Stateside organization fighting for Puerto Ricans on the island

Census 2015

Quick Facts - Orlando https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/orlandocityflorida/PST045218

Puerto Ricans living in Florida by County

Orange County 173,512
Miami-Dade County 103,468
Hillsborough County 103,138
Osceola County 87,045
Broward County 82,873
Palm Beach County 43,390
Polk County 42,114
Seminole County 40,084
Volusia County 29,370
Lee County 28,956
Pasco County 24,662
Pinellas County 24,652
Duval County 24,442
Brevard County 21,067
Marion County 17,946
Lake County 17,460
St. Lucie County 13,193
Hernando County 10,983
Manatee County 8,056
Collier County 7,483
Clay County 6,278
Alachua County 6,165
Sarasota County 5,632
Highlands County 5,363
Leon County 4,203
St. Johns County 3,916
Flagler County 3,887
Escambia County 3,614
Citrus County 3,387
Okaloosa County 3,378
Bay County 2,976
Charlotte County 2,814
Indian River County 2,641
Martin County 2,553
Santa Rosa County 2,086
Putnam County 1,832
Sumter County 1,673
Monroe County 1,354
Columbia County 1,317
Hendry County 1,106
Levy County 952
DeSoto County 606
Okeechobee County 554
Jackson County 481
Hardee County 437
Wakulla County 382
Taylor County 263