Homelessness

“Day of Giving” Helps Local Homeless who have Mental Illness

On December 16, members of Orange County’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) hosted “Day of Giving,” a holiday celebration for the patrons of Pathways Drop-In...

Central Florida Commission on Homelessness Releases Current State of Family Homelessness in Central Florida Report

The Central Florida Commission on Homelessness (CFCH) and Mayor Teresa Jacobs announced the release of a recent report commissioned by Orange County titled, “The...

Central Florida Commission on Homelessness Provides Roadmap for Lowering Homeless Rate

Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined community leaders on Sept. 17 to unveil a new report by the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness (CFCH) that provides...

Central Florida Leaders Announce Heroes Come Home Initiative

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined Central Florida leaders at the Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center to discuss the findings from the Veterans Surge,...

Central Florida Regional Commission on Homelessness Hosts First Central Florida Landlord Summit

Orange County and the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness hosted the first-ever Central Florida Landlord Summit with other community partners on July 29 to...

Orange County Rallies Support for Veterans Surge

Hundreds of volunteers from across the region joined the “Veterans Surge” initiative, led by the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness (CFCH), with the goal...

Orange County Partners with Faith Community to Launch Open Table

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs announced a new partnership with the faith community on May 4 that will transform the lives of youth at-risk...

A New Step in Helping Homeless Men in Central Florida

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently joined more than 200 members of the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Men’s Service Center...

Addressing Homelessness in Orange County

"For the chronically homeless, and for our families and precious children who are struggling with homelessness, we are committed to creating a better future....