About the Program
The Tangelo Park Program began as a result of a grass roots program that attracted local media attention and attention from local government, civic groups, and Mr. Harris Rosen, a local hotelier. In 1993, after a successful effort to reclaim their neighborhood from urban blight and drug dealers, Tangelo Park community leaders met with Mr. Rosen and the Orange County School Board Superintendent to discuss the possibility of a scholarship program for Tangelo residents; together they established the Tangelo Park Pilot Program.
Mr. Rosen provides the financial backing for the pilot project and collaborates with an advisory board and with the continued support of the Tangelo Park Elementary School, the Tangelo Park YMCA, the Tangelo Baptist Church, and the Tangelo Park Civic Association, and other outside organizations. With financial support guaranteed by Mr. Rosen, the Tangelo Park Program oversees the fundraising, educational needs, and scholarship distributions for its citizens–ages 2 to 22.
At no cost to its citizens, TPP offers:
- Pre-school opportunities for every Tangelo Park two-, three-, and four-year old.
Child Care Program contact/application: Ms. Patti Jo Houle–Email: churchp@ocps.net; telephone: 407-354-2630 Ext. 2250
- Parenting classes and vocational or technical opportunities for parents with children in school.
Parent Effective Training contact: Dr. Robert Allen–Email: Arobert@nova.edu; telephone: 407-298-0759
- Full tuition, room, board, and living expenses for every Tangelo Park high school graduate, who is accepted by a vocational school, community college, or public university in the state of Florida.
High School Eligible Tangelo Park Students/Scholarship information: Ms. JuaNita Reed–Email: Reedj2@ocps.net; telephone: 407-355-3200 Ext. 3247
