Office of Homelessness Prevention

The Joint Office of Homelessness Prevention is comprised of City of Ocala and Marion County employees, and serves as the lead agency for federal funding. The Marion County staff primarily oversees funding and applications, while the City of Ocala staff is the lead agency for handling outreach efforts, Coordinated Entry and the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

Active Marion Project (AMP)

Active Marion Project (AMP) is a project of the Marion County Hospital District. AMP focuses on fitness and nutrition in the workplace. AMP offers fun step challenges, and workplace wellness initiatives. These initiatives help people to embrace an active lifestyle. This project helps people manage stress.

The Active Marion Project (AMP) has three parts:
• Workplace Wellness
• AMP 2 App
• Health Education
Please see AMP's website for more information.

Fitness and Nutrition in Schools

The Fitness and Nutrition in Schools (FANS) program takes a fun, hands-on approach to prevent chronic diseases for the children in our school system. Through increased physical fitness opportunities, improved nutrition, and healthy lifestyle education, this program helps local children learn how to make healthy choices throughout their lives.
By increasing PE engagement, campaigning for healthier snacking, and even introducing school gardens, this program is helping kids learn the importance of taking care of their bodies and reducing county obesity rates.