Destination Education Impact (D.E.I.) – Grab My Bag's Philanthropic Mission for OCPS Teachers and Students.

Grounded in the belief that education is the key to a brighter future, Destination: Education Impact (D.E.I.) is committed to financially empowering Orange County Public School (OCPS) teachers by providing safe and affordable housing, and transformative experiences and scholarships for public school students.

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The vision of Grab My Bag's Charity Destination: Education Impact (D.E.I.), is to provide tiny houses to OCPS teachers.

Orange County Public School Stats

As of the 2023-2024 academic year, according to rent.com, the average salary for teachers in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) was approximately $51,611, with a starting salary beginning at $48,400. (mynews13.com)

The financial implications based on the average rental prices in the area and the national cost of living, are significant:

Home Affordability: The median home price is approximately 8.2 times the average teacher's annual salary ($425,000 ÷ $51,611 ≈ 8.2). Financial experts often recommend a home price-to-income ratio of 2.5 to 3.5, indicating that homeownership may be financially challenging for teachers in this region.
Rental Affordability: The annual cost of renting at the average rate amounts to about 44% of a teacher's salary (($1,895 × 12) ÷ $51,611 ≈ 0.44). The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development considers housing costs above 30% of income as burdensome, suggesting that many teachers may find renting to be financially strenuous.

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OCPS teacher salaries, cost of living, and their impact on our children

Let's talk Orange County, Florida home rental and purchase prices.

Orange County Avg. Rental/Home Prices

Avg. Rent: Approximately $1,895/month
Single Family Home Median Sale Price: Approximately $425,000
Avg. National Housing Cost of Living: $61,334

OCPS Teacher Salaries

Starting Salary: Approximately $48,400
Avg. Salary: Approximately $51,611

OCPS Teachers support our children- do we support them?

The Cost to Support Teachers?

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Rent a tiny home for no more than $750/month—our way of supporting OCPS Teachers for shaping our children's future! Register to join the waitlist!

OCPS Teacher Housing Registration Form

If you are a OCPS Teacher and interested in renting one of our tiny houses (rent planned to not exceed $750/mo), Please complete and submit this form.

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OCPS Teacher Housing Registration Form