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And this issue is especially for YOU! It's for our donors, our supporters, our volunteers, our champions...you all make a huge difference in the lives of kids like Lilly with everything you do. And we want to make sure you know that.
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Right now, you could feed 250 kids
Taste of the Nation is not just about culinary masterpieces prepared by Central Florida's leading chefs (althoug that's a perk); it's about feeding kids.
Your ticket could feed 250 kids at the Coalition.
Buy yours today.
The Coalition and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida are the two local beneficiaries of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation. You're helping us end childhood hunger.
First Steps Substance Abuse Recovery Program
As one of the major contributors to homelessness, substance abuse can prove detrimental for our clients who are striving to return to independence. To aid addicted clients in achieving both self-sufficiency and sobriety, the Coalition offers the First Steps Substance Abuse Recovery Program, an intensive program serving both men and women through several components.
To find out more about the First Steps Program and read stories of clients who have progressed through the program, click here.
Art By Coalition (ABCs) Children
Art By Coalition Children is a unique program at Coalition for the Homeless that pairs professional artists in the community with children living at the Coalition.
Often struggling with low self-esteem due to their circumstances, the Coalition's children desperately need opportunities to express and discover themselves.
Want to learn more about this innovative program? Click here to visit the online gallery, read about past artists and exhibits, and find out how you can get involved.
The Changing Face of Homelessness
When you think of the word "homeless," what image comes to mind? Do you think about:
- A single mother of four trying to make it in a new city?
- A senior citizen with a disability and no support system?
- A family hit hard by the economic downturn?
- A young woman fleeing an abusive relationship?
These are real families and individuals who have faced homelessness in Central Florida. Explore our site to learn how you can help break the cycle of homelessness!
Need Help?
If you are currently in need of shelter, visit this page to discover what services the Coalition offers. With a goal of returning clients to self-sufficiency, we can offer aid in your time of need.
Click here to learn more.
Donate
Future Men's Service Center
We broke ground on the new facility for homeless men on February 10, 2012. It will be open in 2013! Click here to learn more.
Taste of the Nation 2012
Volunteer & Change A Life!
Did you know that more than 17,000 volunteers donated their time and talents to the Coalition last year? That amounted to nearly 73,000 hours and more than 140 group projects!
Click here to learn more.
More than a Meal
Join us for a light lunch and an informational tour of our main campus. In one hour, you'll get an inspiring firsthand look at how the Coalition helps homeless men, women and families with children regain productive lives. Contact tracie.morris@cflhomeless.org or 407.426.1265 to RSVP. Click here for details.
