As the #1 travel destination in the world, Central Florida thrives on a strong tourism economy. Other industries and entrepreneurs identify the region as an ideal place to build and grow their vision and companies. However, with this growth, many individuals and families live $400 away from homelessness and struggle with making ends meet—living paycheck to paycheck, unable to afford safe housing, reliable transportation, and healthy food. The Economic Stability Impact Fund disrupts these patterns, fueling action and initiatives that boosts the talent pipeline, drives employment innovation, promotes security for the local workforce and more.

THIS FUND SUPPORTS ACTIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT SATISFY THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

Focus on projects that pilot, accelerate, scale or fill gaps
Focus on increasing income, access to housing, transportation, and nutritious food
Address economic issues through innovative approaches
Prioritize access equity, including employment, housing and transportation
Address crisis recovery, including immediate, short-term response and long-term critical needs

ECONOMIC STABILITY SCORECARD

% OF POPULATION UNDER THE POVERTY LINE
[source]

CURRENT STATUS13.9%

RANKING33/67

FLORIDA COUNTIES

TREND

HOUSING AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY
[source]

CURRENT STATUS30%

OF ORANGE COUNTY IS RENT BURDENED

RANKING3/67

FLORIDA COUNTIES

TREND

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PREVALENCE OF FOOD INSECURITY
[source]

CURRENT STATUS12.30%

RANKING20/67

FLORIDA COUNTIES

TREND

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
[source]

CURRENT STATUS$65,784

RANKING13/67

FLORIDA COUNTIES

TREND

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
[source]

CURRENT STATUS0.67%

JANUARY 2023 | ORLANDO KISSIMMEE SANFORD METROPOLITAN SERVICE AREA

RANKING14/25

FLORIDA METROPOLITAN SERVICE AREA

TREND

Green arrow up or down: improving
Red arrow up or down: worsening
Yellow arrow: status quo