Desoto Cares Homeless Services

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Desoto Cares Homeless Services Helping the homeless of Desoto County meet basic needs and seek solutions to their homelessness.

Augustine received a refurbished bicycle from DeSoto Cares today.
10/12/2026

Augustine received a refurbished bicycle from DeSoto Cares today.

German and Victor each received a refurbished bicycle from DeSoto Cares.
10/05/2026

German and Victor each received a refurbished bicycle from DeSoto Cares.

DeSoto Cares is canceling the Harvest of Hope and are planning a future event TBA. You can still support DeSoto Cares b...
10/02/2026

DeSoto Cares is canceling the Harvest of Hope and are planning a future event TBA. You can still support DeSoto Cares by donating through the website: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/812399247

Coming up....Another way to support DeSoto Cares is on Tuesday evenings at Three Trees Brewery in November. Come play BINGO!

The board members of DeSoto Cares Homeless Services (DCHS) recently met at the Memorial Marker installed by FDOT for Wil...
09/26/2026

The board members of DeSoto Cares Homeless Services (DCHS) recently met at the Memorial Marker installed by FDOT for Wilfredo Hernandez who was a client of DCHS. Pictured from left to right are: Steve Price, Mike Carter, Nancy Jo Vaughn (seated), Karen Smoke, Jay Ambler, Mike Provau, Rob Krost and Erica Palumbo.

Wilfredo was struck and killed on U S 17 south of Arcadia near the intersection of Heard St. while using the crosswalk with flashing beacons on the morning of September 6, 2025. Mr. Hernandez had been a frequent visitor to the homeless center where he showered, did laundry and relaxed in the air conditioning. To our knowledge Mr. Hernandez did not have any family, we were his family, providing what comfort we could through our limited services. He was known to sleep in a culvert in the vicinity of where he was killed.

While we regret that we were not able to provide more for him during his lifetime, we hope the Memorial Marker will remind others to be cautious when using the roadways. The crosswalks have flashing becons that may be activated via push buttons to stop traffic to allow pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross the busy roadway.

Three more Tiny Homes are nearly ready for occupancy by October!!!! That's really soon! Now we have to get them furnishe...
09/24/2026

Three more Tiny Homes are nearly ready for occupancy by October!!!! That's really soon! Now we have to get them furnished! See the Amazon gift registry for items needed. Also on the list are items for DeSoto Cares ongoing needs at the center.
We are grateful and thank you for your generous donations in the past. If you are able to donate, please see Amazon gift registry under DeSoto Cares. @[https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/AF8CXOLSWN74?ref_=gr_landing_saved_house_warming] Thank you!
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Doug just received a recycled bicycle from DeSoto Cares.
09/22/2026

Doug just received a recycled bicycle from DeSoto Cares.

Your sponsorship helps provide services DeSoto Cares provides to the homeless.Can you be a sponsor?
09/14/2026

Your sponsorship helps provide services DeSoto Cares provides to the homeless.
Can you be a sponsor?

Mark this on your calendar and plan to attend!
09/11/2026

Mark this on your calendar and plan to attend!

Address

159 South Orange Avenue
Arcadia, FL
34266

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18634919933

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