Category Archive: Homeless Issues

Student video promotes homelessness awareness

Coalition for the Homeless is constantly impressed by Central Florida’s students and their interest and involvement in our mission. Homelessness is an issue that affects our entire community. And as Rollins College student… Read More

The State of Homelessness in America 2013

Yesterday, the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) released The State of Homelessness in America 2013. This report uses the most recently available national data to examine trends with regard to homelessness between… Read More

Out of Reach 2013

Each year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) releases an annual side-by-side comparison of wages and rents in the United States. As found in past years, Out of Reach 2013 indicates a… Read More

Walmart to hire 100,000 veterans

According to a count on a January night in 2011, there were 67,495 homeless Veterans in America. At Coalition for the Homeless specifically, one in four residents in the Men’s Pavilion is a… Read More

Our 2012 – Thanks to you!

Coalition for the Homeless had a big year, thanks to our thousands of generous supporters! So before kicking off the New Year, check out some of the wonderful things we accomplished together in… Read More

Homeless to Hollywood

Homelessness is an issue that many people try to ignore, brushing it off as a situation that would never happen to them. It may come as a surprise, then, that these 10 very… Read More

FAQ about homelessness

What is homelessness? According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a person is considered homeless if they live in: A place not meant for habitation, including a car, park,… Read More

Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Coalition

1 in 4 women worldwide are victims of domestic violence. 1 in 4! The month of October, as we’ve mentioned, has been dedicated to raising awareness about this issue. At Coalition for the… Read More

A child’s road back from domestic violence

Eight-year-old James arrived at Coalition for the Homeless’ Women’s Residential and Counseling Center (WRCC) with his mother and brother, fleeing a severely violent household. Given the environment from which he came, James was… Read More

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