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23 <br /> In 2025, we made significant progress in strengthening community ties through <br /> events and initiatives such as being a sponsor of the annual Mildred Council <br /> Community Dinner as well as hosting the 35th annual Pauli Murray Awards. These <br /> events continue to honor local activists and bridge gaps within our diverse <br /> community. <br /> 4. Please list any specific tasks, events, or functions performed or sponsored annually. <br /> Pauli Murray Awards —Adult Award, Youth Award, Business Award <br /> Mildred Council Community Dinner Sponsorship <br /> 5. Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out the <br /> goals identified in the Orange County Strategic Plan. General information about the <br /> Strategic Plan is available here. <br /> The Commission aligns its goals with the Board of County Commissioners guiding <br /> principle of fostering community engagement and inclusivity. By organizing <br /> community events like the Pauli Murray Awards and sponsoring the Mildred Council <br /> Community Dinner, we create safe spaces for residents to connect and share their <br /> experiences. <br /> 6. Describe any collaboration between this board/commission and other boards and <br /> commissions. <br /> No formal relationships established at this time. Planned for 2026. <br /> 7. Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2026 that are <br /> related to the Orange County Strategic Plan. General information about the Strategic <br /> Plan is available here. If applicable, please list any fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff <br /> time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities. <br /> Community Conversations on Resilience (Feb. 2026) <br /> Pauli Murray Awards 2026 (May 2026) <br /> Housing Series (Jul. — Dec. 2026) <br /> Blackwood Farms Memorial Community Event (Jul. 2026) <br /> Youth Engagement Initiative (Winter - Spring 2026) <br /> 8. What concerns or emerging issues does this board/commission anticipate for the <br /> upcoming year that it plans to address or wishes to bring to the BOCC's attention? <br /> Sentiment in the county regarding raids by government entities <br /> Potential civil unrest <br /> Affordability in Orange County — address with the housing series; natural disasters — <br /> access to resources and build resilience within the community <br />