Public Services

The Public Services Program will assist LMI households and communities impacted by Hurricane Ian with essential services to secure economic recovery, housing stability, and resiliency to overcome future disasters. CDBG-DR public services funding will be targeted to support the delivery of essential services to households in areas most impacted by Hurricane Ian. The funding will be distributed to qualified local nonprofit service providers (through a competitive application process) for the following: self-sufficiency services (such as financial literacy, housing search and counseling, and legal services), health and mental health services, job training and placement, and other economic recovery related services such as disaster planning tools for small businesses in disaster prone areas.

Executed Project Agreements

Organization	Project Name	Description	Awarded Amount	Agreement
Self-Sufficiency Services (financial literacy, housing search & counseling, legal assistance)
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc.	Disaster Resilience	A team to identify, engage and serve people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in our community before, during and after extreme weather events.	$275,000	[Download]
Christian Service Center for Central Florida, Inc.	Homeless Prevention for Individuals Impacted by Hurricane Ian	Enhancing community resiliency by ensuring that families affected by Hurricane Ian remain stably housed.	$350,000	[Download]
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County Inc.	Financial Literacy Education and Housing Counseling	Provision of individualized, one-on-one services to improve housing and financial stability for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian. HUD-certified counselors.	$400,000	[Download]
SALT Outreach, Inc.	Expansion of the existing mobile drop-in centers and street outreach programs	Programs that provide hygiene supplies, showers, laundry, and case management to disaster impacted homeless individuals.	$250,000	[Download]
United Against Poverty Inc.	Mobile Prosperity/UAP on Wheels	A new/mobile facility will provide assistance to low income individuals through food and household items, crisis counseling, referrals, etc.	$150,000	[Download]
Health Services/Mental Health Services
Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc.	Improving Mental Wellbeing of Hurricane Victims	Expanding access to mental health services for low-income individuals.	$150,000	[Download]
Hope CommUnity Center, Inc.	Health Hub for Low Income Residents in Apopka Florida	Establishment of a health hub and case management services to improve access to resources in disaster-affected low-income communities.	$275,000	[Download]
IMPOWER, Inc.	Outpatient Mental Health Telehealth Services	Expansion of mental health support through outpatient mental health telehealth services.	$120,000	[Download]
Economic Recovery Related Services
Operation New Hope, Inc.	Ready4Work	Promoting economic stability through community outreach, case management, mental health counseling, transitional housing, job training, and placement.	$200,000	[Download]