Every day, more individuals and families across the United States—and right here in Florida—are being pushed into homelessness. It’s easy to make assumptions about the causes, but the truth is, homelessness is the result of multiple, overlapping systems that are falling short. Here’s a closer look at the root causes of homelessness, and why this crisis […]
I’m proud of the work that is being done every day in every community in this State. Thanks to the success of the Florida Continuums of Care and the State of Florida leading the way – We have a robust CoC System of Care with links to community partners; an affordable housing trust fund with […]
I’ve been involved in homeless services for nearly my entire career—with a brief detour into the corporate world and a short time at a nonprofit serving domestic violence survivors. But I came back. After those experiences, I realized something fundamental: I am deeply committed to ending homelessness. When I first started this work, the community […]
Organization: DIRECTIONS FOR LIVING Location: Clearwater, FL Job Description: Do you envision yourself working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent […]
Organization: Directions for Living Location: Clearwater, FL This is a professional position providing supervisory oversight for Cooperative Agreement to Benefit Homeless Individuals (CABHI) under the Housing First Division. The CABHI program provides counseling and case management services to individuals, youth, and families who have experienced homelessness and have a severe and persistent mental health condition […]
On December 16, 2022, HUD published its Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress. This report outlines findings of the Point-In-Time (PIT) count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) conducted in January 2022. The report provides national, state, and CoC-level PIT and HIC estimates of homelessness, as well as estimates of chronically homeless persons, homeless veterans, […]
Earlier this month, the Biden-Harris administration released a federal plan for ending homelessness in America. All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness‘s goal is to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2025. FCEH and Florida’s CoCs are committed to working toward that strategic goal, which includes collaboration across sectors, systems, and jurisdictions […]
Organization: UF Health St. Johns Position: Community Engagement Supervisor Location: St. Augustine, FL Official Posting/To Apply: Indeed.com Overview: The Community Engagement Supervisor will represent UF Health St. Johns in the community and implement on-going awareness about the mission, work, and opportunities provided by the Community Health Improvement department. This role requires a combination of strong […]
POSITION DESCRIPTION Resident Services Coordinator Job Summary: The Resident Service Coordinator will provide direct supportive services, employment and training support, and appropriate referrals for residents onsite at Carrfour Support Housing Programs. Locations: 207 NE 62TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33135 1398 SW 1ST STREET, MIAMI, FL 33135 395 27TH STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407 8500 […]
The FY 2023 median family incomes and income limits would ordinarily be based on the ACS 2020 estimates. Due to the lack of 1-year ACS 2020 estimates, HUD intends to base the FY 2023 median family incomes and income limits on ACS 2021 data. Since 2014, HUD has released median family incomes and income limits […]