“Hate cannot drive out hate,
only love can do that."
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Right here in Central Florida, many in our community are living in fear — fear for their own safety, fear for the well-being of their children, and fear of practicing their religion and identifying with their culture.

This IS NOT who we are

We are a community of inclusion for all, no matter our faith, race, gender, ethnicity, culture, beliefs, or identity. This respect for others within our diverse population is where we find our collective strength and resilience.

Today, we see rising levels of hate targeted at Jewish, Muslim, and Palestinian communities as a result of the hostilities in the Middle East. We stand in support and care for our neighbors who have been threatened as a result of these conflicts. We will work to eliminate all forms of harassment, hate speech, or persecution directed toward anyone who resides in our community.

This IS who we are

We are committed to the promise that Central Florida is a safe community for all who live here and for all future generations. We pledge to protect and value each of our neighbors, especially those who are threatened or feel unsafe. 

To that end, I take