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 →

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 →

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 →

Shortage of affordable housing at all-time high

  This past June, the Coalition shared a post indicating that more American renters than ever before are struggling to pay for housing. A new report released by the Institute for Children, Poverty,… Read More →