Bright Community Trust

We’re excited to share that Bright, in partnership with the City of Gainesville, broke ground yesterday on a new lot that will bring two more single-family homes to our community!
This is part of our ongoing effort to expand affordable homeownership opportunities for Gainesville families. Thank you to all who support this important work!

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years of Impact! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating Frank Wells on 5 years as President of Bright Community Trust! 🌟

Over the past five years, Frank’s visionary leadership, unwavering commitment, and bold advocacy have guided Bright through extraordinary growth—deepening our impact, expanding our reach, and advancing the mission of long-term housing affordability across Florida.

From championing community land trusts to building transformative partnerships, Frank has been a relentless force for equity and innovation in housing.

👏🏽 Here’s to five years of meaningful progress—and to the BRIGHT future ahead (pun always intended)! We’re grateful for your leadership, Frank!

Bright moves on the horizon! Proud to partner on more equitable housing 😊

Live Local spurs affordable housing projects in SWFL Live Local has spurred affordable housing projects in Southwest Florida. A few projects are under construction, or in the works, that have taken advantage of the incentives offered through the statewide initiative.

🚨 Now Hiring!! Heart of Florida United Way is seeking a Coordinator for upliftED, a hybrid role based in Orlando, FL.

This position helps young people build pathways to college and careers by supporting outreach, education, digital engagement, and community events.

💼 Pay starts at $20/hr
📍 Hybrid | Travel within Orange, Osceola & Seminole Counties
🌟 Includes generous benefits, PTO & 401(k)

If you're passionate about education and equity, apply today:
👉 https://j.brt.mv/jb.do?reqGK=27756992&refresh=true

We are pleased to announce that Bright Community Trust, in partnership with the UF AI Climate Justice Lab, is one of the recipients of the 2025 American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Digital Justice Seed Grant!

The ACLS Digital Justice Grants Program funds digital projects across the humanities and social sciences that critically engage with the interests and histories of people of color and other historically marginalized communities through the ethical use of digital tools and methods.

Learn more about the grant here: https://www.acls.org/news/acls-awards-2025-acls-digital-justice-grants/

Check out our full project team here: https://www.acls.org/recent-fellows/?program_id=40091&_project_year=2025

📣 Happening TOMORROW! Breakfast and Lunch are provided!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-pcec-conference-leading-during-challenging-times-tickets-1334239188329?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for the 2025 Parramore Community Engagement Council (PCEC) Conference on Friday, June 6, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the UCF Downtown/Valencia College Downtown Campus.

This dynamic event will bring together community leaders, decision-makers, and organizations dedicated to empowering Parramore residents. Together, we’ll focus on five key pillars of community well-being:

🔹 Employment & Job Training
🔹 Health
🔹 Education
🔹 Safety
🔹 Affordable Housing

Enjoy a full day of strategic workshops, panel discussions, a fireside chat, and networking opportunities — with breakfast and lunch provided!

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and collaborate for a stronger Parramore. 💙

Happening TOMORROW! Join us if you can!

📢 Calling all builders, developers, and housing advocates!
Join us at our Builders & Developers Luncheon to explore opportunities and collaborate on solutions for affordable housing.

📍 921 Douglas Ave, Ste 200, Altamonte Springs, FL
🤝 Don’t miss this chance to connect, share, and shape the future of housing in our region.

🔗 RSVP by May 16th or tag someone who should be in the room!

📢 Calling all builders, developers, and housing advocates!
Join us at our Builders & Developers Luncheon to explore opportunities and collaborate on solutions for affordable housing.

📍 921 Douglas Ave, Ste 200, Altamonte Springs, FL
🤝 Don’t miss this chance to connect, share, and shape the future of housing in our region.

🔗 RSVP by May 16th or tag someone who should be in the room!

🧾 Legal Matters: Probate, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
Join the Orange County Clerk of Courts for a FREE Zoom webinar on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Learn how to navigate the Probate process and start your estate planning journey with confidence.

📍 Virtual | LIVE on Zoom
✅ Register now at: MyOrangeClerk.com

📣 Don’t miss this important community forum with Clerk Tiffany Moore Russell!

Happening TOMORROW! RSVP TODAY!!

🏡 It’s Good to Be Home! 🏡
Join us for the City of Orlando Fair Housing Mixer on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the Orlando City Hall Rotunda.
This FREE event is a great opportunity to connect with housing advocates, learn about fair housing resources, and support inclusive housing opportunities in our community.
📍 Location: 400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
✅ RSVP required: orlando.gov/humanrelations
For more info, call 407.246.4252 or email [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!

🚀 Calling all employers & job seekers! 🚀

Join Osceola Technical College (oTECH) for their 2025 Spring Career Fair on April 15 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM!

🔹 Meet skilled students training for today’s most in-demand careers.
🔹 Connect with local businesses & professionals.
🔹 Discover top talent ready to enter the workforce!

📍 Location: 501 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744
📧 Contact: [email protected]
📞 Phone: (407) 344-5080
🌐 More Info: www.osceolatechnicalcollege.com

Don’t miss this opportunity to network and build connections!