Monthly Archive: October, 2009

Fair Market Rent in Central Florida – can you afford housing?

The National Low Income Housing Coalition is committed to achieving public policy that guarantees even people with the lowest incomes in the United States have access to affordable and decent homes. Their dream,… Read More

Order your 2009 Holiday Cards today!

Want to spread some real holiday cheer? Purchase your holiday cards through Coalition for the Homeless and spread an inspirational message while providing vital support for the Coalition’s programs. This year’s cards tell… Read More

Working poor and low education go hand-in-hand

Earlier this week we shared some very surprising news about the homeless population we serve: we told you that many are working and yet are unable to obtain economic security. They are part… Read More

Myth v. Fact: The Working Poor

When giving tours of our facilities and presentations about what we do at Coalition for the Homeless, we are frequently asked questions about the population we serve. One of the most shocking pieces… Read More

Florida ranks among lowest in government aid for needy

A disturbing study released by the New York Times used 2008 statistics to reveal that, in some states, the eligible needy receive far less government assistance than those in other states. Jackie Dowd… Read More

Help Christmas come early: donate new shoes for homeless kids

Last week, word spread about the upcoming 7th annual Orange County Week of the Family, particularly the “Heart and Sole” project that is seeking to collect 1,000 pairs of new shoes and donate… Read More

Gloomy clouds above the Sunshine State? Look for the silver lining!

We know times are hard on everyone in the United States: the national jobless rate is climbing, foreclosures are prevalent, and claims for services such as food stamps are skyrocketing. The state of… Read More

How many are homeless in America?

The current economic state has caused many Americans to wonder: how many homeless people are in America? This shouldn’t be a surprise to us; with the rising number of layoffs, intensifying quantity of… Read More

Should the government help pay rent?

A poll included in today’s edition of the Orlando Sentinel asked readers how they felt about the government providing rental aid for those at risk of becoming homeless. The results were certainly interesting… Read More

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