06/18/2026
When people come to Camillus House, they are often focused on survival. Over time, as stability, support, and community begin to take root, something powerful happens: creativity returns.
The Miami Herald recently highlighted the Amerant Bank Annual “Empowerment Through Art” exhibition, which featured original works created by Camillus House clients who are rebuilding their lives after homelessness, addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges.
For artists like Barry Glenn, the program is more than an art class. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with purpose, build confidence, express emotions, and become part of a supportive community.
Through our art therapy program, clients work with professional artists, explore new creative outlets, and even have the opportunity to sell their work. Every painting, drawing, and sculpture tells a story of resilience, healing, and hope.
As our CEO Eddie Gloria shared, "When people start creating with us, that's a sign things are heading in the right direction, that we’re making a change, that people feel supported and that they begin to reconnect with their purpose.”
Thank you to the artists, supporters, and community members who helped make this year's showcase such a meaningful celebration of transformation through art. We are especially grateful to Amerant Bank for their generous support and continued partnership in making this powerful expression of healing and hope possible. 🎨💙
Read the full story in the Miami Herald: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article315894819.html