A changed man changing lives

For nearly a decade, Carlos struggled with substance abuse. His addiction caused the separation from his fiancé, a lack of housing stability, a felony charge, and a complete disregard for his life. At… Read More →

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Day

Today is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Day in the City of Orlando, as declared by Mayor Buddy Dyer! As a result, downtown Orlando has been “painted” purple – the hunger and homelessness awareness… 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 →

Goodwill betters job search for Coalition’s homeless clients

Coalition for the Homeless works with dozens of partner organizations – some that even have offices on our main campus – to provide homeless men, women and children with essential tools and resources… 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 →

Nat’l Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2012

With horrible stories of domestic violence in the news as of late, Coalition for the Homeless finds it more important than ever to spread the word that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness… Read More →

A hand up during tough times

Ten years ago, Bridget packed her belongings and three children – 12, 8, and 4 years old at the time – into her car and moved across the country from Houston, TX to… Read More →