Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corp.

Street Address:
101 South Terry Avenue
Orlando, FL 32805-2254


Phone: 407-648-1623
Fax: 407-648-1717
Website: www.orlandoneighborhood.org

Robert E. Ansley, President

Contact Name: Robert E Ansley
Phone: 407-648-1623
Fax: 407-648-1717
Email: ansley@orlandoneighborhood.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 10 

Background
ONIC was formed in 1985 as an SBA 504 CDC for economic development. Four projects were assisted under that program. In 1988, ONIC developed a 48 unit rental apartment project in Downtown Orlando, and for several reasons, including the preference of the City of Orlando, it switched to housing and neighborhood development. Since 1989, ONIC has developed or codeveloped 19 communities in Central Florida for a total of 2490 residential units. ONIC's primary activity is rental housing.

Mission
Our Mission: The Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation’s mission is to be a leader in Central Florida in providing opportunities for housing that is safe, comfortable, affordable, and long-lasting. Our Vision: Healthy neighborhoods with quality, affordable housing with a diversity of incomes and housing types.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $6,846,596

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 52 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 100 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 0 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 1119 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corp.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $1,009,510 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $1,009,510.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    4/10/2005 20th anniversary

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Neighborhood / Resident Crime Watch

  •  Neighborhood Festivals

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Rental Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Ralph ArmsteadBoard MemberBusinessRalph Armstead, Attorney at LawAttorney at Law
    Eddie BrownBoard MemberCounty GovernmentOrange County Health and Family Services Dept.Program Coordinator
    Derek BurkeBoard Member; Board ChairBusinessWBQ Design and EngineeringPresident
    Mercerdese ClarkBoard MemberResident  
    Carol ConnerBoard MemberBusinessMSCWSenior Vice President
    Mary HurleyBoard Secretary; Board Treasurer; Board MemberBusinessPineloch Management CorporationReal Estate and Leasing Manager
    Sarah KellyBoard MemberBusinessWayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.Vice President
    Sean KoutsakisBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionWaMu, now backed by the strength of JP Morgan ChaseFinancial Center Manager, Oviedo
    Steven MarkowskiBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionWachovia BankSenior Vice President
    Aida MartinBoard MemberBusinessMidtown RealtyBroker
    Robert MellenBoard MemberBusinessDr. Phillips CharitiesPresident and Chief Executive Officer
    Thelma MontgomeryBoard MemberResidentWashington Shores Homeowners AssociationVice President
    Princess OrtizBoard MemberResidentLucerne HospitalDietary Assistant
    Craig RidingerBoard Member; Board Vice ChairFinancial InstitutionAmtrustVice President
    Ed StoreyBoard MemberOther Business Development

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

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