Homeless Services Network of Central Florida

06/12/2026

Today our hearts go out to the 49 angels, to their devastated families and loved ones, to the survivors of an unimaginable horror, and to the first responders whose heroic actions saved many lives on Orlando's darkest night. May we never forget them -- and may we never stop working to build a community where love is stronger than hate.

06/11/2026

Last week our team led presentations at the Central Florida Homeless Education Summit hosted by Orange County Public Schools. They taught -- and they learned -- how to best help students struggling with . The more we can do to help young people, the better chance they have of changing the trajectory of their lives. Thank you, OCPS, for making this possible!

06/10/2026

If you are working or receive SSI, PadSplit may be a good option for finding an affordable place to live:
-- Rent includes a furnished room, all utilities and WiFi
-- A more affordable weekly payment compared to more traditional rental options
-- No minimum credit score required
-- A one-time membership fee of $19 that covers all applications
-- A flexible length-of-stay
-- One free transfer to a different home if the current living situation is not suitable
Note: Income is required, and people with a sexual offense background are not eligible to apply.

PadSplit offers clean, modern furnished rooms for rent to community members at an affordable weekly fee, including utilities, WiFi, laundry access, 24/7 telemedicine service and more. See available homes today.

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...