FCEH invites you to be part of our team, championing our legislative priorities and showcasing the great work happening in your community. We’ll provide the resources and guides — but your voice, stories, and successes are what make the difference.
Our members help shape each year’s State Legislative Priorities, and our CoC members approve the final agenda. Advocacy is needed at every level of government — local, state, and federal — to protect and strengthen our community’s response to homelessness.
The local response is at risk, and your involvement matters. Join FCEH today and be part of the solution to make homelessness rare, brief, and non‑recurring.
Schedule a Meeting at the Local District Office
You are encouraged to connect with your State and Federal congressional members by scheduling a brief meeting or inviting them to events that highlight the important work happening in your community. Please use the information below regarding meetings.
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Delegation Meetings
State legislators hold annual district meetings to hear constituents’ priorities. These meetings provide an opportunity to share the FCEH Legislative Priorities. You are encouraged to have at least one representative from your community attend these meetings.
Speak Out
YOU are the experts and your voice can help shape practical, cost‑effective solutions to end homelessness — and demonstrate that investing in housing creates better outcomes.
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Tools & Handouts
Legislative Calendar
We’re happy to provide this calendar of events to help you stay connected and engaged in your community. Delegate meetings are a great opportunity to have your voice heard, so be sure to watch for notices from your local county — and share them with friends, neighbors, and colleagues who may want to participate.
FCEH 2026 Legislative Priorities
The membership of the Florida Coalition to End Homelessness has collaborated to establish the following 2026 Legislative Priorities to work toward ending homelessness in Florida and to increase the capacity of local CoCs to manage and deliver these critical programs.
Homeless CoC Housing Assistance Grants Recurring Funding (Staffing Grant)
Maintain current Fiscal Year Funding for the recurring base budget Homeless Staffing Grants ($5.2 million).
Homeless CoC Challenge Grant Recurring Funding
Maintain current Fiscal Year Funding for the recurring base budget Homeless Challenge Grants ($20,016,822).
Homeless CoC Unsheltered Challenge Grant Funding
Make the $10,000,000 non-recurring appropriation provided in FY24-25 recurring for unsheltered individuals.
Affordable Housing Trust Funds
Appropriate all available affordable housing trust funds for their intended purposes (SHIP/SAIL).
CoC Lead Agency Data Sharing & Discharge Planning Legislation
Support legislation which would require state-funded organizations to participate in the CoC Lead Agency Plan which would result in better outcomes through better collaboration, data sharing & discharge planning.