Get Involved
Become a member of the People of Wekiwa Springs Community Association, Inc. There is currently no membership fee. It is a wonderful way to meet like-minded people that want to improve the community and get involved. Just select the Join Now button and fill out the form and come to a meeting. If that’s not convenient, go to our Events page and register for an event. We’d love to see you at our next gathering!
Where are our meetings?
Wekiva Springs Baptist Church
584 N Wekiva Springs Rd, Apopka, FL 32712
When are our meetings?
Second Tuesday of each month @ 7pm
Who is welcome?
Any resident or business owner in Wekiwa Springs area
Be Involved!
Come out on a cleanup weekend and bring your tools, gloves, safety glasses, hat, rakes, etc. There is nothing better than joining your neighbors and transforming a blighted area into a pleasant spot. Wekiwa Springs is such a great place and you can help your community show its incredible beauty.
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Homeless Encampments and Nuisance Reporting
Please use this form if you have an issue with homeless people either creating hazards or illegally encamping on vacant lots. The information will be transmitted straight to our OCSO liaison and they will work on fixing the issue.
For Non-HOA Communities
Report A Violation
This form is set up for residents that don’t have an HOA and are afraid of neighbor backlash to report County Code violations and improve their neighborhood. You may report the violation here and a POWS member will confirm the violation and report it to the County’s 311 system for you. Please give us a few days to respond as we are volunteers and are trying our best.
Neighborhood Beautification Grants
The purpose and mission of Orange County’s grant program is to provide direct funding to support and assist neighborhoods and organizations in improving the physical and social quality of their community. The grant program is designed to promote partnerships between citizens in the County, while working to beautify those neighborhoods.
Mandatory Neighborhood Grants
- Neighborhood improvement projects for mandatory neighborhood organizations that collect dues from residents.
- The grant allows for projects with a total cost up to $15,000 and requires a 50% match from the neighborhood organization (max $15,000 grant award).
- Examples of projects include neighborhood entranceway signs, entranceway and community lighting, neighborhood playgrounds, pressure washing and painting neighborhood walls, and structural wall repairs. Other projects may be approved at the discretion of the Neighborhood Grants Advisory Board (NGAB).
- Neighborhood organizations may only receive one grant every two years.
- Projects that can be funded:
- Wall pressure washing and painting
- Entranceway sign installation, repair, and replacement
- Reader boards
- Major structural wall repairs
- Minor cosmetic repairs such as minor caulking, and stucco to walls
- Landscaping/hardscaping installation*
- Entrance feature not classified as a perimeter wall
- Ground lighting installation and repair
- Minor repairs to existing irrigation systems
- Playground installation or repairs
- Gazebo installation or repairs
- Common or recreational area improvements
For information, please contact Hayley Black, project coordinator, at 407-836-4213 or [email protected].
Non-Mandatory Neighborhood Grants
- Neighborhood improvement projects for non-mandatory neighborhood organizations that do not collect dues from residents.
- The grant allows for projects with a total cost up to $15,000 and does not require a match from the neighborhood organization.
- Examples of projects include neighborhood entranceway signs, entranceway and community lighting, neighborhood playgrounds, pressure washing and painting neighborhood walls, and structural wall repairs. Other projects may be approved at the discretion of the Neighborhood Grants Advisory Board (NGAB).
- Neighborhood organizations may only receive one grant every two years.
- Projects that can be funded:
- Wall pressure washing and painting
- Entranceway sign installation, repair, and replacement
- Major structural wall repairs
- Minor cosmetic repairs such as minor caulking, and stucco to walls
- Landscaping/hardscaping installation*
- Entrance feature not classified as a perimeter wall
- Minor ground lighting installation and repair
- Minor repairs to existing irrigation systems
For information, please contact Ilisa Patterson, program coordinator, at 407-836-4208 or [email protected].
Sustainable Communities Grants
Orange County’s Sustainable Communities Grant Program’s intent is to provide funding to support and assist neighborhoods and organizations working on reducing pollution and carbon footprint. A sustainable community is one that is economically, environmentally, and socially healthy and resilient. By working together, we enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
Funding is available in the form of grants to help neighborhoods stay safe, healthy, and connected. Grants are available for projects ranging from $500 – $5,000. Eligible projects can address issues such as lighting, watering, community gardens, electricity generation, and pollution reduction. Events are also encouraged to help teach community members about energy efficiency, pollution reduction, and green and sustainable practices.
For information, please contact Seina Gilman, program supervisor, at 407-836-4212 or [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does it cost anything to join?
No, currently your membership is free. We are working with local businesses to keep membership free and our budget funded.
Who can join the People of Wekiwa Springs?
Anyone that lives or owns a business within the area defined on our About Us page. It basically lies South of Wekiwa State Park, East of Park Ave, North of State Road 436 and West of the Orange County border with Seminole County.
How do you determine where you are cleaning up each month?
Our Board of Directors works with the COY Chairman to determine the schedule of cleanups. Each cleanup event is posted to our calendar with meet up location and times. Most of our cleanups in a year will be on the corridor we are entering into the Corridor of the Year contest, but we will also do cleanups on other corridors.
Who do I contact about joining the group?
You can just come to a meeting or fill out our MailChimp form in the Join Now button so that we can let you know about upcoming events.