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 →

Boosting the spirit of volunteerism

America’s spirit of volunteerism has certainly been infused with new life throughout the past year! For starters, volunteerism has been an important initiative since President Obama’s inauguration, involving both his efforts and those… Read More →

Homeless Youth – Causes and Consequences

Earlier this week, we shared a special guest post by Heather Morgan, Communications Specialist at Children’s Home Society of Central Florida. Heather shared the struggles and heartache that foster children face as they… Read More →