Camillus House News Archive

January 06, 2009

Remarks of Dr. Paul R. Ahr President and CEO, Camillus House, Inc. FPL Group Foundation Gift Announcement 12-18-08 Welcome, welcome, welcome. Welcome to our Courtyard... Read...

December 22, 2008
Camillus House receives $500,000 gift from FPL Foundation

“FPL Day at Camillus House” features holiday presents to 300 homeless persons

December 10, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE SERVES THANKSGIVING FEAST ATTRACTING LARGER GATHERING OF POOR AND HOMELESS PERSONS
Camillus House staff and scores of volunteers celebrated Thanksgiving Day by serving a traditional holiday dinner of turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and pies... Read...

November 13, 2008
Volunteering is alive, hip... and a click away
MIAMI – The line inside the Courtyard starts in the early hours of the afternoon. There are benches and cover from the sun and rain for the men and women who are homeless and hungry... Read...

October 31, 2008
The Nightmare (and the Blessing) After Christmas
HOMESTEAD – Joanne Tavares’ face is blank, she can’t find words to describe her family’s circumstances. Her husband, José, glances at her and then speaks softly to a visitor, “Here’s... Read...

October 24, 2008
NEW CAMILLUS HOUSE CENTER IS A REALITY THANKS TO MANY
A flawless rendition of “Lean on Me” sung in sweet harmony by the men and women of the Courtyard Choir provided a pitch perfect soundtrack for a celebration 24 years in the making.... Read...

July 28, 2008
Perspectives from the Brothers of the Good Shepherd
Ever since 1960, when Brother Mathias Barrett founded Camillus House to help individuals who were fleeing Cuba in hope of a better future, the Brothers of the Good Shepherd have... Read...

July 25, 2008
Q&A Profile: Dr. Ross Collazo of Camillus Health Concern
Director of Health Services at Camillus Health Concern (CHC) Dr. Ross Collazo answers some probing questions about his near 15-year career at the medical clinic and the clinic’s... Read...

July 17, 2008
Emmaus Place to provide a safety net for former foster children
Camillus House has begun plans to renovate a home for seven young men ages 18 to 23 who have “aged out” of the state foster care system but who have not yet developed the skills... Read...

July 09, 2008
Camillus’ Courtyard Program keeps homeless off the night streets
An artist and former prisoner who’s “too old to go back to prison now. “ A mother separated from her daughters through foster care. A young man with a disabled arm who’s excitedly... Read...

June 13, 2008
Camillus looks forward to new center after completing land-exchange agreement
Camillus House has completed a complex land-swap arrangement that will clear the way for development of its new 3.1-acre campus on Northwest Seventh Avenue between 15th and 17th... Read...

May 30, 2008
Work begins on Labre Place, a 90-Unit Apartment building to house and help the homeless
For 90 men and women in Miami-Dade, the dream of having an affordable apartment to call home began last week, as champions of their cause dug their shovels deep into the dirt at... Read...

May 23, 2008
BOB DICKINSON IS HONORED AT LEAVE A LEGACY DONOR NEXT DOOR LUNCHEON
Bob Dickinson, chairman of the Camillus House board of directors, was honored on May 15th as the charity’s Donor Next Door at the 11th Annual LEAVE A LEGACY Donor Next Door Luncheon... Read...

May 23, 2008
The 13th annual Miami Wine and Food Festival raises money to improve lives in South Florida
View additional photos... Benefiting Camillus House and United Way... Read...

May 15, 2008
Helping even more homeless people
Miami has made significant strides toward becoming the first major city in America to solve the problem of homelessness. The pioneering efforts of Alvah Chapman are being brought... Read...

May 09, 2008
CAMILLUS’ CEO HONORED WITH COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE AWARD - PAUL R. AHR, PH.D, NAMED 2008 HEALTH CARE HERO
Recognized for the “extraordinary impact” he has made in South Florida’s health care community, Camillus House President and CEO Paul R. Ahr, Ph. D., has been selected as one of... Read...

April 24, 2008
‘Miracle’ baby, mother find help, new hope at Somerville Residence
Most people are lucky if they experience one miracle in a lifetime. But so far in her relatively young life, Shaneka, 25, has been blessed with two. At the moment, one of... Read...

April 24, 2008
Willie Mae finds her saving grace at Somerville
Willie Mae offers her guests a contented smile. “I’m doing pretty good. I can’t complain,” she says. She instructs her son Thomas, 10, to turn off the TV, then gives him a cuddle.... Read...

April 24, 2008
Camillus answers family’s prayers for a better life.
When a person lives paycheck to paycheck, disaster can lurk dangerously close by. Just ask Kathy, a mother of three who lives at Camillus’s Brother Mathias Place supported housing... Read...

April 24, 2008
Linda and family find peace of mind at Brother Mathias Place
“Thank God everything is well. We’re not struggling anymore.” Linda Collazo sits surrounded by her husband and three of her five children in her apartment. She remembers what... Read...

April 24, 2008
Florida Marlins players help Camillus House by serving food to individuals who are homeless
Three Florida Marlins players “stepped up to the plate” on Friday, April 18, 2008, by serving a hot nutritious meal to individuals at Camillus House. Starting pitcher Burke... Read...

April 24, 2008
Reflections on the Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to America
It was purely a coincidence that Pat Cawley and I landed in Washington, DC, minutes after Pope Benedict XVI landed at nearby Andrews Air Force Base. We were there to meet with... Read...

April 24, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE RECOGNIZES CHRISTIENNE SHEROUSE FOR OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERISM
For attorney Christienne Sherouse, the road to professional success runs parallel with the path of community service. In recognition of her exceptional dedication and community... Read...

April 24, 2008
TRAVEL AGENTS RAISE MONEY TO HELP CAMILLUS HOUSE
Travel agents from around the nation gathered to honor recently retired Carnival Cruise Lines President Bob Dickinson and raise funds to combat chronic homelessness in South Florida... Read...

April 24, 2008
Camillus House honors its dedicated volunteers
April is national volunteer recognition month and this April Camillus House took the opportunity to thank some of our longest serving and most dedicated volunteers. Camillus House... Read...

March 20, 2008
To love the poor.
Today is Holy Thursday, the eve of the day on which our Savior voluntarily redeemed humanity with the gift of His life. Brother Bill Osmanski, BGS often reminds us that... Read...

March 13, 2008
To bury the dead.
Once again we touch on the theme of dying, death and our obligations to those who have died. Over the past year we have said goodbye to ones close to us such as: Annette Jackson;... Read...

March 06, 2008
“…I was constrained and you helped me become free…”
Several months ago, staff of Camillus Health Concern and Camillus House attended the funeral of Lourdes Collazo-Harris, sister of Dr. Ross Collazo and cousin of Alina Perez-Stable... Read...

March 03, 2008
“…I was sick and you visited me …”
Nurse Kate Callahan loves the poor. I know this because Kate Callahan, R.N. regularly takes time from her work as a principal at the Huntington Consulting Group to volunteer... Read...

February 22, 2008
“…I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me …”
In the early 1970s, our founder, Brother Mathias Barrett, BGS wrote to Miami Archbishop Coleman Carroll. In his letter, Brother Mathias described his dream to establish at Camillus... Read...

February 22, 2008
Camillus House Changes Life for Mom, Toddler
Many local families are still struggling to survive below the poverty line Individuals who are hungry and homeless in South Florida are not necessarily who... Read...

February 22, 2008
Local Advocates for Poor Stretch to Meet Rising Needs in Miami
A U.S. Census report indicates that Miami now has the fifth highest level of poverty in the nation among major cities. The report, released late last year, shows that 26.9% – or... Read...

February 12, 2008
Forty Days and Counting
It seems that we have hardly gotten out of January, and here we are already in Lent 2008. I must admit, I long thought that Lent was an odd term to describe the 40+ days... Read...

December 21, 2007
SKAL MIAMI INTERNATIONAL DONATES CASH, FLAT SCREEN TV TO CAMILLUS HOUSE
SKAL Miami International, the international travel and tourism organization, presented Camillus House with more than $1200 and a 42" flat screen TV for the holidays, announced... Read...

December 13, 2007
Institute for Homeless Studies spurs collaboration to eliminate chronic homelessness.
More than 50 representatives of South Florida homeless providers gathered on November 5, 2007 to forge collaborations in the struggle to end chronic homelessness. While many of... Read...

December 12, 2007
On Holidays & Every Day
The passing of Thanksgiving and the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s seasons always reminds me of the crucial role that Camillus House plays in providing nutritious food and refreshing... Read...

December 11, 2007
Camillus House to serve Thanksgiving feast to the homeless and give thanks for $1 million gift from Ocean Bank
Camillus House staff and scores of volunteers marked Thanksgiving with a traditional holiday dinner for hundreds of persons who are homeless and poor. They also gave thanks to... Read...

September 27, 2007
Keeping it Cool at Camillus House
Life on the street is especially difficult in Miami during the summers. For months the thermometer rarely dips below 90 degrees as the blazing sun fuels the sweltering summer heat.... Read...

July 11, 2007
Supportive housing helps Haitian immigrant family
Simone Phicien’s gentle, warm, and soothing presence denotes a dedicated caregiver with large reserves of love and compassion. A certified nursing assistant who arrived from... Read...

July 11, 2007
Miami dentist enjoys giving Camillus clients something to smile about
For most people, a trip to the dentist normally inspires fear, dread, or at least feels like drudgery. But Camillus clients who visit Dr. Anthony Molina look forward to an... Read...

June 11, 2007
Camillus House Honors its Long-Time Benefactors
Overlooking a beautiful South Florida sunset at the Miami Beach home of Dr. Sanford and Dolores Ziff, 21 of Camillus House’s most loyal supporters were honored by the charity as... Read...

June 04, 2007
We are with the poor and the poor are with us.
I am often asked why I steadfastly present a vision of ending homelessness in our community, when Jesus Himself said that, “The poor you will always have with you…” (MT 26:11).... Read...

April 30, 2007
Camillus’ Job Opportunity Bureau makes a difference one life at a time.
Shawn Jones fully admits that when it came to life, “I wanted to do it my way.” Now 40, Shawn went through a series of ups and downs that few could imagine: At the age of 25,... Read...

April 19, 2007
Camillus’s JOB Program gives strength and support to turn lives around
In October 2005, while the rest of South Florida was getting their houses ready for Hurricane Wilma, Thomas Runner was desperately seeking a place he could call home. Thomas... Read...

April 05, 2007
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called a child of God.
For most of my life, I have been a big proponent of peace. Growing up with four brothers, there seemed to be two kinds of peace. One was akin to being well-behaved. “Can we... Read...

April 03, 2007
Running for a Good Cause!
This past March, Camillus House employees joined thousands of runners, along with some of Miami’s biggest celebrities and trendsetters, who converged on the magnificent skyline... Read...

March 29, 2007
Camillus House Receives $1 Million Grant from Bank of America

Funds represent first corporate gift to the “Open the Door to Hope” capital campaign

March 28, 2007
A Single Mother Finds the Way Forward
Diana Herrera looks like the dozens of porcelain collectible dolls and Barbies that adorn her spacious living room. With long flowing blonde hair, silky fair skin, svelte figure... Read...

March 28, 2007
Blessed are the pure of heart: for they shall see God
I have on my desk a photograph of my grandson Matthew, then just 3 years old, holding his newborn brother, Brian. When I think about being “pure of heart,” my eyes and mind quickly... Read...

March 21, 2007
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
I have joined together here the fourth and eighth Beatitudes, both of which focus on the important issue: the pursuit of justice. As a psychologist, I am struck that the fourth... Read...

March 16, 2007
Happy Birthday, Brother Mathias.
Have you ever been to a birthday party where the gifts are for the guests? That is the way I feel each year on March 15th. This day is the birthday of Brother Mathias Barrett,... Read...

March 12, 2007
Camillus House Receives $1 Million Grant from Bank of America Funds represent first corporate gift at “Open the Door to Hope” capital campaign kick-o
MIAMI—Andrew Plepler, president of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, today presented a $1 million donation from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to Camillus House.... Read...

March 08, 2007
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
I have been close to grieving persons since childhood. My grandfather and father built a prosperous funeral business in Essex County, NJ, where, for a while during my college... Read...

March 06, 2007
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the meek: for they will inherit the land.
The Beatitudes (MT: 5, 3-10) form only the first set of lessons given by Jesus on the top of Mt. Eremos. Later in Chapter 5, Jesus refers to His followers as “the salt of the earth,”... Read...

February 20, 2007
We prepare for the blessings of Easter in the season of Lent.
As I drove to my office to write this piece, I was listening to a radio interview conducted by travel writer Rick Steves. He was speaking with a woman who owns a hat shop in the... Read...

January 29, 2007
Camillus Health Concern: Meeting needs on Miami’s mean streets
Most Miami drivers go out of their way to avoid the confusing tangle of streets, urban decay and often intimidating-looking population of the inner city. Not Camillus Health... Read...

January 29, 2007
Looking at the Past Sparks Hope for the Future Among Many Camillus House Clients
Tales of the infamous pirate Black Caesar, who marauded the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay in the late 1600s, are captivating the mostly African American audience this Tuesday... Read...

October 30, 2006
Former Boxing Promoter Finds Hope at Camillus House
It could well be everyone’s worst fear: to be sick and aging and all alone in the world. Thing is James McCann didn’t know just how alone he was until he lost consciousness one... Read...

October 30, 2006
A Teacher’s Story of Overcoming Homelessness
Quentin Davis teaches high school history, government and economics. He has a master’s degree and went to law school. Yet even a man with his academic credentials can risk his... Read...

September 22, 2006
An Open Letter to the Greater Miami Community
This past Tuesday, the Florida Cabinet approved a land swap involving the State of Florida, the University of Miami (U.M.) and Camillus House that paves the way for Camillus House... Read...

September 07, 2006
John Clare, Mariah Carey and Martin Luther King, III
I have long been touched by the poetry of the Englishman John Clare (1793-1864). The self-taught son of a farm laborer, Clare became a poet of some distinction, before being hospitalized... Read...

July 28, 2006
Miami city commission approves Camillus House's special exception - clearing final hurdle toward new facility
Today the Miami City Commission made good on a long-standing promise to permit Camillus House to relocate to an expanded 340-bed overnight shelter, treatment and job training facility.... Read...

July 26, 2006
Generous Lunch Invitation Helps Feed 200 at Camillus House!
When Camillus House recently shut down its downtown Miami shelter for renovations it did not mean that the people normally nourished at the facility would simply turn off their... Read...

June 07, 2006
Generous gift from Local Family helps Camillus House on the Road to Ending Chronic Homelessness
Every day Camillus House is witness to the generosity of the Miami community. The compassion of our neighbors manifests itself in the donations of food, clothing, funds, and other... Read...

May 24, 2006
Troubled Family Finds Hope
Through severe hardships, Marta Lopez never gave up. HOMESTEAD — Sitting in the spotless living room of Marta Lopez, a visitor can hear frequent cries of “Mama, Mama” coming... Read...

April 25, 2006
Remarks of Dr. Paul R. Ahr, President of Camillus House, Spark of Hope Dinner
I want to welcome and thank all of you for being here tonight. Each of you is an investor with and an investor in the work of Camillus House. Ours is a quirky language: one... Read...

April 19, 2006
Camillus House and Miami Wholesale Produce Businesses- A Winning Combination
Andrew (Andy) Garcia III says he often gets strange looks when has asks for doggie bags at some restaurants or when he asks the caterers at an event what they are planning to do... Read...

April 12, 2006
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. (Article 7, Lent 2006)
Pope John Paul II died on the evening of April 2, 2005, shortly after celebrating the liturgy for the vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday. In 1980, the Pope established this Feast as... Read...

April 06, 2006
Our Saints are our guides. (Article 6, Lent 2006)
For the past two weeks, within the context of the encyclicals of Pope John Paul II, we have had the opportunity to address two of the five charisms of the Congregation of the Little... Read...

March 29, 2006
Human suffering affords us the privilege to be as available as the Good Samaritan. (Article 5, Lent 2006)
Why does a compassionate God permit suffering to exist in the world? In fact, why would a compassionate Father allow his only Son to suffer a cruel and humiliating death, especially... Read...

March 28, 2006
We are profoundly consistent in our promotion of human dignity for all. (Article 4, Lent 2006)
Those familiar with the Charisms of the Brothers of the Good Shepherd that orient Camillus House’s work in the world know that they are five: hospitality (which we addressed at... Read...

March 16, 2006
We surround ourselves with examples of ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives. (Article 3, Lent 2006)
Earlier this year, the Brothers of the Good Shepherd responded favorably to our request to rename several of our facilities to honor persons revered by the Roman Catholic Church... Read...

March 08, 2006
On the nature and value of work. (Article 2, Lent 2006)
Why we work According to Genesis (3:19), work is the penalty assessed against all the descendents of Adam and Eve for their disobeying God's will in the Garden of Eden. Because... Read...

March 01, 2006
We restart our Lenten journey calling to mind our own mortality. (Article 1, Lent 2006)
Today is the first day of Lent, known in the Christian world as Ash Wednesday. Today is the first day of Lent, known in the Christian world as Ash Wednesday. At precisely midnight... Read...

February 15, 2006
Camillus Health Concern Receives $100,000 Sapphire Award from The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida, Inc.
Camillus Health Concern (CHC) has been named the recipient of the Sapphire Award, a $100,000 award from The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida, Inc., the philanthropic affiliate... Read...

January 20, 2006
From Dr. Paul Ahr...
The vicious and lethal attacks earlier this month on men living on the streets in Fort Lauderdale have shocked and saddened many throughout South Florida and beyond. Since 1960,... Read...

January 14, 2006
One time Opponent supports New Camillus shelter in his Neighborhood
It doesn’t look like much now, just a fenced off patch of land in the shadow of Interstate 95. But this lot near the corner of NW 17th street and 7th avenue in Miami will soon... Read...

January 13, 2006
Little Brothers of the Good Shepard Honored as Camillus House helps remember the homeless who passed away in 2005
Staff, clients and friends of Camillus House joined other homeless advocacy groups recently in the lobby Stephen P. Clark Government Center in downtown Miami to mark National Homeless... Read...

January 13, 2006
Camillus House hosts over 500 people for Holiday Celebration! Brings joy to the poor and homeless of Miami
View more photos... Over 500 people gathered to celebrate the holidays at the Camillus House shelter on 1st avenue in Downtown... Read...

December 19, 2005
Camillus House Brings Christmas Cheer To The Poor And Homeless
Each Christmas, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, who spent his entire life struggling to make the world a better place for all of humankind.... Read...

December 19, 2005
Hyatt Volunteers Help Give Camillus House Shelter A Face-lift
The well-worn rooms and hallways of the Camillus House Beckham Hall shelter in Allapattah received a much-needed make over recently thanks to the time, money and effort of the... Read...

December 08, 2005
South Florida Youth Supports Camillus House with Holiday Cheer
MIAMI (December 6, 2005) --- Now in its 5th year Holiday Charity, an organization founded for the purpose of providing holiday cheer to formerly homeless families living at Camillus... Read...

November 30, 2005
Camillus Health Concerns Receives Five Thousand Dollar Grant
To aid in ongoing efforts to provide quality health care to homeless and low-income families and individuals in Miami-Dade County, Camillus Health Concern has received a 5 thousand... Read...

November 17, 2005
Camillus House Celebrates Thanksgiving With Poor and Homeless

As we near Thanksgiving Day, we give thanks to God for his many blessings upon our community and for continuing to bless Camillus House with good and caring people like you.... Read...

November 04, 2005
Message from Dr. Paul Ahr, President of Camillus House
Camillus House responds to the needs of our community's poor and homeless populations in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Dear Camillus House Friend, As our community... Read...

September 15, 2005
Remarks of Paul R. Ahr, Ph.D., President of Camillus House, Inc.
PRESS CONFERENCE: TO ANNOUNCE THAT CAMILLUS HOUSE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HAVE AGREED TO A LAND SWAP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MEDICAL-BIOSCIENCE CENTER AND EXPANSION OF CAMILLUS... Read...

August 08, 2005
Health Centers: A Record of Success
When President Lyndon B. Johnson declared his now famous "War on Poverty" forty years ago, few realized then that rhetoric would create a powerful weapon for social change. What... Read...

June 29, 2005
Camillus Health Concern Receives Life Saving Device
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in America. Immediate response to sudden cardiac arrest (SCE) with early defibrillation is critical and can be the most... Read...

June 27, 2005
Take Me Out To The Ball Game
Have you ever seen a kid’s face the first time you take him or her to a major league baseball game? It’s priceless. The American past time is a great experience for any youngster,... Read...

June 27, 2005
Camillus Health Concern Receives Grant
Camillus Health Concern, which provides primary health care to homeless and low-income individuals and families in Miami-Dade County was awarded a grant in the amount of $149,943... Read...

June 27, 2005
Food And Supplies Are Sent To Help Haitian Orphans
This past May, volunteers at the Camillus House warehouse loaded a 40-foot container with clothing, food and supplies bound for the Sheepfold of the Good Shepherd, a children’s... Read...

June 22, 2005
Camillus House 'Opens Doors' For The Homeless
Beginning its 45th year, agency now offers a wide array of services to help people break the cycle of homelessness. The calendar and thermometer say spring, but Kathy Garcia... Read...

March 03, 2005
Hospitality Toward Others
Homeless but not hopeless, our guests are pilgrims seeking our hospitality before setting out again on the journey of life.

From ancient times,... Read...

February 04, 2005
New Permanent Housing Facility For Homeless Individuals
On Wednesday, February 16th Camillus House and Miami Supportive Housing hosted the Grand Opening and Dedication of the Brownsville Christian Housing Center (BCHC) – a new home... Read...

February 03, 2005
Help Us Today To Improve The Lives Of Haitian Orphans
There is nothing more heartbreaking than to see a child grow up without his or her parents. Sadly, for too many Haitian children this is a fact of life. In a country ravished... Read...

February 03, 2005
School-Based Health Clinic Receives Much-Needed Help
At a recent ceremony at Frederick Douglass Elementary School, children and teachers alike gathered in the school’s library to hear the good news: the school’s clinic would remain... Read...

February 03, 2005
Dignity And Work
At Camillus House we are blessed to work alongside four Brothers of the Good Shepherd. In addition to carrying out their regular duties, the Brothers also protect and project... Read...

December 13, 2004
Thanksgiving Day 2004 At Camillus House
Of all the profound gestures of the human heart, thanksgiving is the most shared and the most fundamental. The act of giving thanks creates a special connection with others that... Read...

December 09, 2004
The Newsmaker
Text as it appeared in Miami Today, Thursday, October 28, 2004. New Camillus House President Dr. Paul R. Ahr says he is on a mission to end chronic homelessness in Miami. Read...

November 29, 2004
A Golden Opportunity
Although I watch a fair amount of television, I don’t pay much attention to commercials. Recently one commercial did catch my attention.  A young man was pitching a new food product... Read...

September 20, 2004
Joining Hands To Make A Difference
Getting your hands dirty isn’t always a bad thing. Especially when you do it in service to others. This was the case at Camillus a while back when over 60 youth and adult volunteers... Read...

September 20, 2004
A Mother’s Eternal Love
By Claudia X. Robayo “I wake up each morning, look around me…and I still can’t believe it…” Overjoyed, Nubia Caballero describes her happiness at finding a safe home at Camillus... Read...

September 20, 2004
A Family Safari
Early on a beautiful, Saturday morning in July, an enthusiastic group of adventurers set out on an unforgettable journey of discovery and exploration. Armed with bagged lunches... Read...

September 07, 2004
Run For Shelter
On November 7th 2004, Christine Arnholt will be representing Carnival Cruise Lines and running in the New York City Marathon to raise money for Camillus House in Miami. ... Read...

September 01, 2004
Camillus House Is On The Move
The recent appointment of Dr. Paul R. Ahr as President of Camillus House, Inc. brings to a close the transition to new management at Camillus House, which began last April.  Although... Read...

August 17, 2004
City Furniture And Dixie Bedding Provide Help For The Homeless
On Wednesday, August 11, City Furniture, a long time supporter of Camillus House, delivered a truckload of new, donated furniture to Camillus House for its new permanent housing... Read...

July 26, 2004
Florida Senate Recognizes Camillus House
On Friday, July 16, 2004 State Senator Larcenia J. Bullard presented Camillus House with a resolution of support from the Florida Senate. The resolution commends Camillus House... Read...

July 15, 2004
Camillus House Is Tackling Issues Related To Homelessness
H.L. Mencken, the renowned newspaperman reminded us that complex problems warrant complex solutions. One persistent, pervasive and complex problem affecting cities across America... Read...

July 15, 2004
Everyone Is A Philanthropist
Camillus House participates in the “Leave a Legacy” program, which operates with the belief that anyone can be a philanthropist. However, less than 5% of all the wills submitted... Read...

June 28, 2004
Dinner On The Diamond Raises $14,000 For Camillus House
The Florida Marlins Community Foundation and the Florida Marlins Wives raised a record $42,000 at the Eight Annual Dinner on the Diamond on Sunday, May 30th, 2004. The event was... Read...

June 15, 2004
Health Concern Receives Grant To Help Homeless With Diabetes
Camillus Health Concern (CHC), which provides primary health care to homeless and low-income individuals and families of Miami-Dade County was awarded a grant in the amount of... Read...

April 01, 2003
Mallah, Furman & Company CPAs Help the Homeless
During the accounting industry's busiest time of the year, CPAs from Mallah, Furman and Company, with offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, reflected on the needs of the community... Read...

March 03, 2003
Making Life Better For Haitian Children
By Sam Gil More than ten years ago Brother Luc Jolicoeur, a 16-year member of the Brothers of the Shepherd, was asked to head up a mission in Haiti to assist homeless children... Read...

February 01, 2003
Behavioral Health Program Opens Its Doors
By Beth Ann O'Neill On February 3, 2003, Camillus House Behavioral Health Program officially opened its doors, and with an outpouring of response. The Behavioral Health Program... Read...