Kayla Gayle

3 weeks ago | yourcommunitypaper.com | Kayla Gayle

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 Mustard Seed Lane, is a nonprofit furniture and clothing bank dedicated to rebuilding the lives of families and individuals who have experienced homelessness, natural disaster or personal tragedies. “We make a house a home for 1,000 families every year by providing basic household furniture,” said Mehek Mirchandani, the organization’s development and events manager.

1 month ago | yourcommunitypaper.com | Kayla Gayle

College Park has a new team to cheer for, and they haven’t lost a game yet this season! Emerald Football Club, the neighborhood’s semiprofessional soccer team, is in its second season with the goal of not just scoring but uniting the community. Founded in June 2024, Emerald FC competes in the United Premier Soccer League Division I, the fourth tier of American soccer. The team has a 16-player roster, three coaches and a dominant 8-0 record for the spring 2025 season with 35 goals scored.

1 month ago | yourcommunitypaper.com | Kayla Gayle

Seniors at Jones High School learn that they will receive a full-tuition scholarship to attend Valencia College. (COURTESY OF VALENCIA COLLEGE) Seniors at Jones High School and Evans High School were awarded a scholarship for free college or technical education at Valencia College on April 9. Every senior in the class of 2025 from Jones

2 months ago | yourcommunitypaper.com | Kayla Gayle

The Orlando Fringe Festival will be making its return May 13 – 26, celebrating independent art and bold performances. The festival includes a mix of live theater, comedy, musicals, dance, cabaret, immersive experiences and experimental art. Most events will be held at Loch Haven Park, with additional venues around the city. Attendees will need a Fringe Button and individual show tickets to attend, which will be available for purchase online and at the box office.

2 months ago | yourcommunitypaper.com | Kayla Gayle

Techtonic is calling on the community to dig through drawers and recycle old electronics for its Million Device Drive. The social enterprise, founded by local nonprofit Jonathan’s Landing Foundation, has launched a nationwide 30-day Impact Challenge to collect 3,000 used devices during Earth Month and Autism Awareness Month. Donated phones, laptops and tablets will be refurbished or recycled, and the proceeds will support job training and inclusive housing for neurodiverse adults.