Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

We had an amazing time at Taste Central Florida and were proud to support such a fantastic cause! The funds raised help provide over 244,000 nutritious meals each year to those in need through Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, and support childhood hunger relief programs at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. It's incredible to see our community come together for something so important—and we’re thrilled to be part of it!

𝗪𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽

Right now, our individuals and families need undergarments! Donate now through our Amazon or Walmart wish lists if you are looking for an easy way to give back. We need men’s underwear (all sizes), diapers (size 6), and women’s underwear and bras (variety of sizes).

Be a helping neighbor now! Links in bio 💕 Thank you 🫶

𝗪𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽

Right now, our individuals and families need undergarments! Donate now through our Amazon or Walmart wish lists if you are looking for an easy way to give back. We need men's underwear (all sizes), diapers (size 6), and women's underwear and bras (variety of sizes).

Be a helping neighbor now:
Amazon Wish list: https://amzn.to/3c1L3wp
Walmart Wish list: https://bit.ly/3tCIKsH

Thank you

Our kids are back in school with brand new backpacks, school supplies, clothing, and more thanks to our annual Back to School event courtesy of The Greatest Commandment Inc.(), Paul Mitchell The School Orlando (), , and Aldan Electric Supply!

Numerous people donated to the back-to-school drive, allowing us to provide much-needed back-to-school supplies to our families and little ones and Paul Mitchell the School donated their time to provide haircuts, so our kids could return in style

Our kids are back in school with brand new backpacks, school supplies, clothing, and more thanks to our annual Back to School event courtesy of The Greatest Commandment Inc., Paul Mitchell The School Orlando, DeAngelis Diamond, and Aldan Electric Supply!

Numerous people donated to the back-to-school drive, allowing us to provide much-needed back-to-school supplies to our families and little ones and Paul Mitchell the School donated their time to provide haircuts, so our kids could return in style

We hope to see you all tomorrow at Taste Central Florida. All funds raised will benefit Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida---and together we will work to combat child hunger throughout Central Florida.

We are so grateful to you all at Different Perspective! Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting the countless men, women, and children struggling with homelessness in Central Florida. We couldn't do it without you all.

You make our Hearts of Gold special each and every year

Our friends at The Greatest Commandment Inc. are teaming up with Rejoice in the Lord Ministries and Need 2 Read to host their annual back-to-school drive for our kids at the Coalition.

If you want to get involved, there's still time to donate! See details below.

Thank you The Greatest Commandment Inc for continuously supporting the Coalition and our mission

Thank you to AmeriFactors Financial Group, LLC for being the title sponsor for Taste Central Florida!

Your support allows us to continue a legacy of commitment to childhood hunger relief programs by supporting Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. We are grateful for your partnership

Congratulations to AdventHealth Central Florida for being named the No.1 hospital in Central Florida!

AdventHealth has been instrumental to our community and has supported the Coalition for numerous years through their dedicated volunteerism, in-kind support, and financial backing of our programs and services.

We are thrilled to see this recognition and grateful for their continued support of our mission. Congrats

U.S. News & World Report names AdventHealth Orlando No. 1 hospital in Central Florida, No. 2 in state The hospital also ranked among the top 50 nationally in six medical specialties.

Thank you to AmeriFactors Financial Group, LLC for serving as the title sponsor for Taste Central Florida.

Amerifactors' commitment supports childhood hunger relief programs at Second Harvest and the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida.

Event sponsors provide opportunities for guests to be inspired and engaged with the fight against childhood hunger. Learn more: https://tastecfl.org/sponsorship.

Did you know that an easy way to help the Coalition is to shop on our Amazon Wish List? Certain items are hard to keep stocked up on campus, but you can help! Right now, we really need diapers (size 6), baby wipes, and underwear and bras for women.

Shop our Amazon wish list today and items ordered will ship directly to the Coalition. You can shop our Amazon wish list here: https://amzn.to/3c1L3wp and our Walmart wish list here: https://bit.ly/3tCIKsH

We are thrilled to be part of this incredible event! We hope to see you all there on Saturday, August 10th!

Thank you to each and every person who supported and/or attended our 2024 Hearts of Gold fundraising concert on Saturday, June 29th! Thanks to our incredible sponsors, event supporters, and donors we were able to raise over $300,000 for men, women, and children struggling with homelessness in Central Florida!!!

Also huge thank you to The Gerry Williams Band and Hard Rock Live Orlando for allowing us to provide a fun evening of funk, rhythm, and soul.

Eternally grateful to our community for making this night a success each year

Tonight is the night! Will you showcase your Heart of Gold?

Don’t miss out! Live music with The Gerry Williams Band. Tickets still on sale! Get them now 🎫: https://one.bidpal.net/heartsofgold24/ticketing

We hope you’re ready for Hearts of Gold this Saturday, June 29th at ! With live music by prepare for an evening of funk, rhythm, and soul. Will you showcase your heart of gold?

Need tickets? Link in bio! See you there 😉

We hope to see you at the 31st annual Hearts of Gold concert on Saturday, June 29th! Join us at Hard Rock Live Orlando for a night of immense fun--all while raising awareness about homelessness in Central Florida. With live music from The Gerry Williams Band, you won't want to miss this.

Grab your tickets now: https://one.bidpal.net/heartsofgold24/ticketing

This Saturday at Hard Rock Live Orlando! 🎸

I'm so excited to co-emcee the Hearts of Gold benefit concert for the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida on June 29. 🎈 My co-emcee is WFTV anchor and reporter Karla Ray, who I had the pleasure of meeting last month at the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative - VEI's Veteran Business Summit in Lake Nona.

The 31st annual Hearts of Gold fundraising event features live music by The Gerry Williams Band.

Wanna join Karla and I? Get your tickets now and help this amazing organization continue to provide crucial services to end the crisis of homelessness.

🎫 TIX: www.centralfloridahomeless.org/hearts-of-gold

Our Hearts of Gold fundraising concert is less than a week away and we want to see you there! If you're looking for some Saturday night fun, get your tickets now: https://one.bidpal.net/heartsofgold24/ticketing

We're thrilled to have live music by The Gerry Williams Band. Don't miss this night of heart, rhythm, and soul. See you there

Thrilled to have The Gerry Williams Band performing at Hearts of Gold this year!

With a voice like Stevie Wonder, Gerry and his band steal the stage with their funk, rhythm, and soul.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy their incredible sound live at our 2024 Hearts of Gold event on Saturday, June 29th.

Get your tickets now: https://one.bidpal.net/heartsofgold24/ticketing

Grab your tickets to our 31st annual Hearts of Gold concert event! On Saturday, June 29th we’re coming together for a night that transcends mere fundraising. Join us as we dance the night away to funk, rhythm, and soul by the The Gerry Williams Band all while enjoying delicious bites and raising awareness about homelessness throughout Central Florida.

Get your tickets now: https://one.bidpal.net/heartsofgold24/ticketing

See you there 💕

Mark your calendars for a night that transcends mere fundraising; it’s a symphony of compassion, a celebration of resilience, and a beacon of hope. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida will once again come together for our annual Hearts of Gold fundraising event with live music by The Gerry Williams Band!

You're invited and we hope to see you there! Get your tickets now: https://one.bidpal.net/heartsofgold24/ticketing

In any given year, the Coalition serves hundreds of mothers. Through the incredible support of our community, we are able to provide meals, diapers, formula, and so much more. Today we honor these mothers and all the moms in the world.

Give a gift: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/EA0524

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮, 𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 ✨

Part 2 of 2 - First thing Monday morning, Della and her four children arrived at the Coalition at 5AM to secure a spot. After meeting with an Intake Specialist, she was placed into a family dorm in our Center for Women and Families where she was provided a private bedroom with four beds. And after months of bouncing around, her and her boys got to finally enjoy a peaceful sleep outside of their car.

The Coalition immediately went to work to assist Della with securing daycare services, obtaining her Florida ID, providing clothing needs, and more. After several months, Della was offered an opportunity to join the Coalition’s Empower Employee Program, which gives individuals with children the chance to enhance their career path with resume workshops, self-development classes, and employability training. After the 10-week program, Della graduated Valedictorian of her class, and found herself re-enrolled in nursing school. Thanks to Orange County funding, she was also granted a housing stipend through the program and a brand-new laptop.

“I love the entire program. They will always be a part of my life. It helped me with self-healing [and]...knowing my self-worth. Even though it’s a job stability program, it still teaches about emotional intelligence...with me going through what I was with my ex...I learned so much about myself.”

Today, Della is a 24-year old nursing student with drive, ambition, and the same faith that led her to take that leap. She has been interviewing for a few promising positions and has a housing application in review. She says that while the journey has been tough, she knows it will be worth it for her children.

“The Coalition...offered three meals a day, a shower, a room with bedding. [It] opened its doors for me and my family to be able to stay here and I’m thankful for that."

With your support, we can continue to help mothers like Della recover from life's unexpected tragedies. Donate now: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/EA0524

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮, 𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 ✨

Part 1 of 2 - Della was just 23 years old when she realized she needed to make a drastic change to create better for herself and her four children.

To escape a toxic environment and abusive ex, Della hopped in her car and drove eight hours until she hit Orlando, Florida with nothing but her babies, a packed car, and faith. “It was just the environment I was in. It wasn’t good for me. I couldn’t be healthy for my kids, so I needed more.”

At seven months pregnant, Della planned to leave her home state of Alabama for a new chance at life. She realized her nursing school had a program in Orlando, and that she could move and continue her education while seeking more. While she knew she was risking it all coming to Orlando without family, friends, or a job, she also knew she was willing to do anything to provide better for her children.

“It was all aspects. Better education. Better environment. I wanted my kids to have more opportunities than I did, and...I didn’t want them to see me crying...or just going through stuff with their dad.”

When Della arrived in Florida, she spent two weeks living between her car and hotels, relying on UberEats and DoorDash to create small streams of income while she sought stable work and housing. However, when she went into labor early and found her car towed, she was forced to go back to Alabama to seek emergency assistance. Della knew it was temporary, but her goal was still to escape the toxicity of her home in Alabama.

After a few weeks, she found herself on the road again—with a newborn baby—heading straight to Orlando with a plan. Before leaving, she researched assistance programs and found the Coalition. She explains, “I actually wrote the Coalition down and a couple of apartment complexes.”

[Part 1 of 2] See part 2 to continue Della's journey!

Mark your calendars for a night that transcends mere fundraising! On Saturday, June 29th, Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida will once again come together for our 31st annual Hearts of Gold fundraising event with live music by The Gerry Williams Band!

Join us for an evening of live music, an incredible silent auction, chance drawings, and more. Tickets are available for purchase now: https://one.bidpal.net/heartsofgold24/ticketing

Use promo code HOG10OFF and save 10% off at check-out between now and Monday, May 13th at 11:59 PM EST. Act fast! We'll see you there :)