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.

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INITIATIVES AND GRANTMAKING

Initiatives 100 Women Strong (100WS) and Rally, two initiatives of the Foundation, both work to improve our local economy. Currently, 100WS is in its 3-year commitment to Women’s Economic Empowerment, with a 2024 focus on the fiscal cliff. Rally, Central Florida’s social enterprise accelerator, consistently works to support early-stage social entrepreneurs through mentorship and connection.

Grantmaking Our grantmaking team, alongside evaluators and other community partners, works to identify local organizations with innovative programming that increase economic opportunities for our residents.

WE WORK ACROSS SECTORS.

Central Florida Foundation has representation on workgroups and conversations around the city. Right now, we’re a part of: Face the Housing Crisis workgroup, led by Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County, I-Drive Workforce and Economic Development Task Force, and the Local Technology Planning Team with Orange County.