Homeless Services Network of Central Florida

08/25/2026

In San Francisco, the most visible signs of homelessness are disappearing. Meanwhile, the jail population is up about 50% since 2021. Coincidence?

Mayor Daniel Lurie and city leaders have enforced bans on camping and moved people off sidewalks to reduce visible homelessness. Critics say too many homeless people are housed in jail.

08/21/2026

The Florida Conference on Ending Homelessness is coming to Orlando Sept. 1-3, and organizers expect more than 500 people to attend. At a time when federal policy on homelessness is shifting, creating new ways to build success is more important than ever. Join experts, influencers and innovators to help tackle one of society's biggest challenges. See https://www.fcehconference.com/ for more information and to register.
Florida Coalition to End Homelessness

08/19/2026

Use this VA Resource Navigator to request records, learn about benefits, connect to the Veterans Crisis Line or manage your health care appointments. The VA has excellent housing assistance programs for those who are homeless as well -- but you have to reach out.

08/18/2026

Tickets are on sale NOW! If you care about homelessness in Central Florida, this is the event to attend. https://givebutter.com/homeward-2026-HSN-luncheon

08/12/2026

As the Charmin commercial says, we all go. But when you don't have housing, where are you supposed to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night?
Finding an open and accessible bathroom can be a big challenge -- especially on holidays, weekends or at 3 a.m. People experiencing homelessness often get arrested for doing in "public" what they can't find a place to do in private.
For the past several months, the Christian Service Center for the Homeless has been exploring how to create safe, easily cleaned bathroom facilities in the downtown area that are available 24-7.
Got ideas? Share them by replying here or emailing [email protected].

08/07/2026

One of the beautiful people who helps us as an advisor on the Lived Experience Council...

08/06/2026

08/04/2026

"This is why treating affordable housing as a niche concern for the poor is such a costly mistake. Housing sits underneath nearly every problem communities say they care about: jobs, schools, health care and growth. " -- Jonathan Wolf, founder and CEO of Wendover Housing Partners Excellent commentary from an affordable housing developer who has built some of the most attractive senior, student and workforce housing in our area.

Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, but city and county policies and private institutions must do their part to close the housing gap in Central Florida and beyond.

07/31/2026

If you're a young person without a safe place to stay and you need help getting an ID or birth certificate, you can now talk to a lawyer — for free. Call or text the "I Am Here: Vital Document Legal Hotline for Youth" at 1-888-870-DOCS on Wednesdays, 9 AM–5 PM ET. Learn more 👉 https://nn4youth.org/programs/vital-document-legal-hotline-for-youth/

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07/28/2026

Attention service providers, social workers, or anyone who works with the public: Join us for this IN-PERSON training led by Jon DeCarmine of OrgCode and hosted by the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida. Learn how to MOVE people!
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Join us for this IN-PERSON training led by Jon DeCarmine of OrgCode and hosted by the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida.