Osceola County Council on Aging, Inc. is a nonprofit agency that has provided two AFI grants since 2006, with the objective of developing a comprehensive, coordinated set of social services for low-income families.
Osceola County Council on Aging, Inc. emphasizes postsecondary education, microenterprise development, and home ownership with the goal of increasing family income and asset development for low-income residents of Osceola County, Florida. This grantee has been successful at securing non-Federal match funds, case management, and partnerships.
Partners
Osceola County Council on Aging, Inc. partners with Heart of Florida United Way, Helping Others Make an Effort, Osceola County Human Services, Osceola Small Business Development Center, Valencia Community College, Osceola School District Adult Learning Center, Technical Education Center of Osceola, Osceola County Extension Services, Community Vision/Self- Sufficiency Task Force, and In Charge Debt Solutions to provide training and outreach; and Mercantile Bank and Association for Community Action, providing financial services.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
SavingsMatch Individual Development Account Program (Osceola Financial Pathways)
Highlights/Outcomes
33 IDAs have been opened.
17 participants have received financial education.
$13,825 saved by participants.
16 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$75,630
Total Non-Federal Support: $75,630
Focus Population
Osceola County Council on Aging, Inc. focuses on eligible low-income residents of Osceola County, Florida.
Contact
Osceola County Council on Aging, Inc.
700 Generation Point Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 846-8532 www.osceolagenerations.org
