Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: April 13, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Venerria L. Thomas, Director
FROM: Lavon B. Williams, Esq, AICP, Deputy Director
CONTACT: Lavon B. Williams
PHONE: (407) 836-5614
DIVISION: Community and Family Services Department
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Grant Agreement by and between the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc. and Orange County, Florida in the amount of $150,000 and authorization for the Mayor or designee to sign any modifications or amendments to this agreement. (Community and Family Services Department)
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PURPOSE: The Cities for Financial Empowerment, a nonprofit organization, is seeking to award Orange County a grant that is purposed to enhance our outreach efforts related to natural and manmade disasters that often cause disruption in income and resources available to impacted families. The grant funds the county $150,000 to study and plan for a comprehensive campaign and resident engagement initiative that intends to change behaviors regarding individual and household financial wellbeing. The Emergency Financial Empowerment Grant will be managed by the staff of Community and Family Services and the Office of Emergency Management. This two-year grant provides opportunities for staff to embed financial empowerment messaging into preparation for emergencies and disasters.
BUDGET: N/A