ORLANDO, Fla. – Nearly 30,000 people in Florida are experiencing homelessness, and leaders in Orlando said they are continuing efforts to address the growing crisis through a multi-million-dollar initiative aimed at long-term solutions.
The city’s Accelerate Orlando program, launched in 2022, has invested tens of millions of dollars into affordable housing, expanded shelter space, and support services designed to reduce homelessness across the region.
City commissioners are set to receive an update on the program during a workshop on Monday. Officials are expected to discuss progress so far, including shelter expansion efforts, and evaluate whether the initiative is meeting its intended goals…