Homeless Services Network of Central Florida

06/04/2026

The federal government's new plan on came out this week. Here's a pretty thorough look at what's in it...

Congress and a court blocked a previous effort to revamp homeless programs. Even a scaled-back version marks the sharpest change in homelessness policy in a generation.

06/02/2026

When you give your hard-earned dollars to a charity, you want to know that you can trust how those dollars are being spent. We're proud to say we've earned a 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level possible! See what your donations help us accomplish: https://app.candid.org/profile/7944762/homeless-services-network-of-central-florida-inc/?pkId=7b227a96-8b67-47f8-a3d3-be14032269ca&isActive=true

05/27/2026

Attention: Veterans -- This Saturday, you can learn about benefits and resources specifically for those who have served our country. Scan the QR code or register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veteran-wellness-resource-fair-tickets-1986238117678?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/26/2026

"You will find that actually all of our hardest problems are solvable, and that we are actually the ones to solve them."
-- Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, talking about a 64% drop in street homelessness over the past three years.
What happens in Denver doesn't have to stay in Denver!
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05/14/2026

How many people are homeless in Central Florida and who is most likely to have to live on our streets? This week we released the results of the annual Point-in-Time Count, which had both sobering and hopeful results. Here's the coverage from VoxPopuli...

"It is dangerous to be a woman outside, especially for more than a year," says Homeless Services Network's Martha Are.

05/05/2026

"Once again, Orlando has found itself in a harsh spotlight, ranking as the worst metro region in America for affordable housing." Read the latest from columnist .maxwell.946179 to discover what led to our dismal status and find some glimmers of hope...

Maxwell: The latest report shows Orlando and Las Vegas tied for the worst shortage of affordable housing in America. A few groups are pushing for solutions. They deserve support.

05/05/2026

Coming Thursday, May 14: free services for veterans...

04/23/2026

From the late 1940s until the late 1970s, hardly anyone in this nation lacked a home -- even people at the lowest income levels. So what happened, and what can we do now to address the homelessness crisis? The solution isn't as difficult as you probably expect.
"Returning to a time when homelessness barely existed is not a utopian dream. It was a reality for decades and is within our reach again." -- Alex Horowitz, The Pew Charitable Trusts

Homelessness is at a record high today in the U.S. It may feel like an intractable problem, but our own history shows that extremely low rates of homelessness are not only possible, but prevailed here just 50 years ago. The reason? Back then, millions of small, cheap housing units were available, bu...

04/21/2026

It's no secret there's a shortage of affordable mental health care in Florida, which ranked 44th of 50 states in a 2025 analysis by Mental Health America when it comes to access to care. One bright spot? The recent opening of a new Outlook Clinic in Sanford by the Mental Health Association of Central Florida. The clinic provides specialized outpatient mental health care at NO COST for people who don't have medical insurance, meet income criteria, and are dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or other mental health challenges. The organization already operates a clinic in Orlando, too. Call 407-898-0110 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

04/15/2026

Yesterday, Orange County Public Schools hosted us at its transportation complex, where we got to learn about the district's efforts to make sure every student gets to and from school safely, including our students experiencing homelessness.
Thanks to Orlando Health for making it possible and Orange County Public Schools for the education!
CF Commission on Homelessness