Orange County COVID-19 Eviction Diversion Program

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

https://vimeo.com/815723733/5c21362c9f In April of 2020, Orange County, Florida received $243.1 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was to provide fast and direct economic assistance for American workers, families, small businesses, and industries. Orange County quickly setup the Orange CARES program a five-prong approach by providing funding for small business financial assistance $72 million, social services and community needs $94.1 million, public safety and health $59.2 million, Eviction Diversion Program $3.3 million, as well as additional financial support for municipalities and constitutional offices in the amount of $14.5 million within Orange County. To track the finances of these Orange CARES programs, specific budgets were established to track expenditures. Throughout the Orange CARES program period, services and financial information was presented to communicate results and the positive impacts the program was having on the community.