Our Purpose Project, Inc.
Bridging the gap between access and opportunity for families across Pine Hills and Orange County, Florida — through youth development, workforce training, and community support.
Educate the child. Empower the parent. Support the whole family — creating self-sustaining pathways to stability and success.
3 Major Community Awards Recipient
Including Orange County Sheriff's Office Community Crime Prevention AwardEvery metric represents a real family, a real opportunity, and a real step toward breaking the cycle of generational poverty in Pine Hills.
OPP operates at the intersection of youth development, workforce mobility, and community stabilization — addressing root causes, not just symptoms.
Career exposure, STEM innovation, and real-world skill-building for youth ages 8 to 19 — preparing the next generation for the economy of tomorrow.
Moving adults from job-seeking to career-building through employer-aligned training, modern tools, and direct connections to hiring partners.
Whole-family wraparound services that eliminate barriers to stability, so families can focus on growth rather than survival.
Eight active programs spanning youth development, workforce readiness, family support, and cultural empowerment — each with measurable outcomes.
A three-phase summer program for youth ages 8–19 combining career exploration workshops, STEM and AI labs, group job shadowing, and an annual Career Expo. OPP's flagship program.
Summer 2026 Enrollment OpenBiweekly sessions covering resume development, interview preparation, employer expectations, and AI-powered job search tools — designed to move participants from unemployed to career-ready.
Biweekly • OngoingNeighborhood-level outreach providing utility assistance, hygiene and clothing distribution, holiday support, and expanding homebound services for Pine Hills residents in need.
OngoingAn annual resource-driven event for expectant and new mothers featuring vendors, prenatal and parenting education, essential item distribution, and community connection.
Annual EventProvides work-appropriate footwear and workforce readiness support to youth and job seekers entering the workforce, in partnership with employers and community donors.
Walmart Spark Good FundedA digital and community initiative celebrating Haitian heritage, amplifying diaspora voices, and building cultural pride and empowerment in the Pine Hills community.
Digital InitiativeAnnual holiday event serving Pine Hills families through toy drives, community celebration, and partner-supported resource distribution during the holiday season.
AnnualA community program focused on mentorship, leadership development, and positive identity formation for men in Pine Hills — building strong role models for families and youth.
OngoingQuarterly cleanup and community education events fostering environmental awareness, neighborhood pride, and civic engagement among Pine Hills residents.
QuarterlyOPP's work is recognized and supported by leading institutions across Orange County — validating our impact and fueling our mission.
OPP's third major award. Recognized for outstanding contributions to community safety and youth engagement in Pine Hills.
Funding awarded in support of the Soles for Purpose program, providing work-ready footwear to youth and job seekers in the community.
Municipal funding supporting the Youth Career Series, recognizing YCS as a high-impact workforce pipeline for Orlando youth.
Confirmed funding partnership supporting OPP's youth programming and community development initiatives.
Confirmed partnership enabling consistent food access programming and distribution for Pine Hills families through OPP's programs.
County-supported facilities and resources enabling OPP to deliver programs at scale across Pine Hills and greater Orange County.
OPP operates within a strong ecosystem of institutional, corporate, educational, and government partners committed to Pine Hills and Orange County.
OPP is led by a founder with deep roots in Pine Hills and a proven track record of building impactful, community-informed programs.
Executive Director & Founder
Sandra Prevalus is a UCF-trained legal studies scholar, tech founder, and community builder whose work sits at the intersection of systems thinking, entrepreneurship, and grassroots impact. She founded Our Purpose Project from her lived experience and deep connection to Pine Hills — and under her leadership, OPP has grown from a neighborhood initiative into a recognized multi-program nonprofit with government partnerships, institutional funding, and measurable community outcomes.
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Corporation registered in the State of Florida. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Pine Hills neighborhood and greater Orange County, Florida. Primary focus on underserved families in the 32808 and 32818 zip codes.
Operating in Pine Hills with an established network spanning Orange County government, local nonprofits, corporate partners, and the Haitian diaspora community.
Accessible • Culturally Responsive • Outcome-Driven • Community-Informed
Whether you are a grantor, corporate partner, individual donor, or community collaborator — there is a meaningful role for you in OPP's mission.
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OPP is actively seeking grant partnerships and corporate sponsors to support the Youth Career Series Summer 2026 cohort, Workforce Reset expansion, and operational capacity building.