WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE

A New Era of Civic

Leadership in Pine Hills

Your voice. Your community. Our future.

The Pine Hills Community Council is a 501(c)(4)

nonprofit advancing community

voice, accountability, and progress since 1972

PHCC AN AWARD-WINNING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

// About The Council

We Are Community Builders

Pine Hills Community Council, founded in 1972, is dedicated to preserving a clean, safe, and prosperous community. As champions for our neighborhood, we work together to make lasting impact in Pine Hills.

Under The PACE Administration, we are Setting the PACE for a Better Pine Hills by centering Participation, expanding Accessibility, strengthening Collaboration, and leading with Excellence in how we serve our neighbors and partners.

This site is your window into that work. I invite you to explore, stay connected, and find ways to engage as we move forward together. Our future is strongest when it is built by community, for community.

Welcome to Pine Hills!

“Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, Excellence (P.A.C.E.): Preserving a Clean, Safe & Prosperous Community”

// Our Framework

The PACE Administration

Every decision, every initiative, every conversation — guided by four core pillars.

PARTICIPATION

Every resident's voice matters. We create space for the community to engage, be heard, and take part in shaping Pine Hills.

ACCESSIBILITY

Expanding access to resources, government, and opportunities for every family in our neighborhood.

COLLABORATION

Uniting residents, businesses, and organizations to achieve measurable results and lasting impact.

EXCELLENCE

Holding ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and service in all that we do.

// Get Involved

How We Show Up

For Pine Hills

From leadership to resources, there are many ways to connect with and contribute to the council.

PHCC Leadership

Our volunteer board drives the council forward. Meet the people leading the charge for Pine Hills. Learn More →

Standing & Ad Hoc Committees

Committees focused on finance, communications, events, and more. Find your way to contribute. Learn More →

Become A Member or Sponsor

Join the council as a member or sponsor and directly support Pine Hills' future. Learn More →

Family Resource Center

Connecting Pine Hills families to the resources and services they need to thrive. Learn More →

About PHCC

Formed in 1971, the first president was elected in 1972. Initially focused on exploring Township, it now focuses on the community’s civic affairs. Learn More →

Pine Hills Community Foundation

Founded in 2024, PHCF focuses on education, health, economic development, and housing.
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Annual Pine Hills Parade

The Pine Hills Parade serves as a community platform that brings together residents, organizations, and local institutions. Hosted by the Pine Hills Community Council, it creates an opportunity for businesses, schools, faith communities, and civic leaders to engage directly with the community. Each year, Barnett Park becomes a gathering place where thousands celebrate the culture, talent, and vibrancy of Pine Hills. For sponsors, it offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with the community in a visible and impactful way. Learn More →

About Pine Hills

Pine Hills, an Orange County neighborhood developed in the 1950s for Martin Marietta Corporation workers, saw growth in the 1980s and 1990s with new housing developments. Its strategic location near Interstate 4 and Highway 408 attracted small industrial businesses, including Frito-Lay and Coca-Cola facilities on east Silver Star Road in Orlando.
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Setting the PACE for a Better Pine Hills

Setting The PACE!
Inaugural Address of PHCC President Julien Serrano-O’Neil, ACNP

In his Inaugural Address, PHCC President Julien Serrano-O’Neil reflects on the Council’s legacy, responsibility, and future as he begins his term as the youngest president in its history. Grounded in the words of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays and more than five decades of civic leadership in Pine Hills, the address honors the Council’s founding, recognizes past and present leaders, and challenges incomplete narratives about the community. President Serrano-O’Neil introduces his administration’s guiding framework, P.A.C.E. Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, and Excellence, as both a call to action and an open invitation for the community to move forward together.

PACE Administration Goal

President's Message