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.

Meet Barbara

Feeling forced to flee an irresponsible husband, Barbara, along with her four children, embarked on a search for a better life.

Planning the move from New York to Orlando with no income, transportation, or shelter, Barbara unwillingly acknowledged that her three older children would be better off in Puerto Rico with family for the time being.

Click here to read the rest of Barbara's amazing story.

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.

Dress Down for a Hand Up

Trade your suits and heels for jeans and flats and help provide basic necessities and life-enhancing programs for your struggling neighbors at Coalition for the Homeless.

Your participation in a casual workday will directly benefit the nearly 600 men, women and children who rely on the Coalition each day.

Click here to find out how your company or organization can participate in Dress Down for a Hand Up.