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Our Impact

Every year, Camillus House impacts more than 33,000 people in need in South Florida. Since 1960, our highly trained staff and dedicated volunteers have worked, not only to serve the hungry, homeless, and others in need, but to innovate and transform the way these services are delivered to our neighbors in need with efficiency and compassion.

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Ginette Grey

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Single mom of 7 graduates from career college to start career in medical billing

Ebanks, pictured with her daughter. Persistence, perseverance and overcoming obstacles are motivating Camillus House Verde Gardens resident, Melissa Ebanks in her quest to escape poverty. She has worked hard to turn the circumstances of her life around, completing her GED… Continue reading →

Senior resident finds a family at St. Rose Permanent Housing

Over the past few years since the pandemic began, life has become more difficult for many Miamians, in particular those on a limited and fixed income such as senior citizens. With Miami-Dade’s quickly rising affordable housing crisis, there is a… Continue reading →

WLRN: Camillus among homeless aid agencies in Miami to receive millions
Amid an increase in homelessness since the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami-Dade County's Homeless Trust will receive over $21 million in federal funding over three years to find housing for people in need. View Story
From NBC 6 - Camillus House Receives $2 Million Donation
In this report, NBC 6’s Cherney Amhara appears live from Camillus House, where we were granted 2 million dollars to expand workforce development and life skills training (Camillus YOUniversity) from Mayor Francis Suarez as part of a broader program to reduce homelessness. View Story
Miami News Times Story on Rising Rents in Miami
"The cost of housing is so high that an alarming number of people are calling our homeless-prevention hotline," Hilda Fernandez, chief executive officer of Camillus House, tells New Times. "We're in one of the most frustrating times." Read More
Telemundo 51 Reports: Estudiantes de Miami Recolectan 12 mil Pares de Aapatos para Desamparados
Camillus House será la encargada de distribuir los zapatos entre personas que viven en la calle, refugios para desamparados y familias de bajos ingresos. Watch Online
Thinking Outside the Shoebox - A Florida Catholic News Service Feature
When a group of Catholic students thought of how to help the homeless, they lowered their sights – to ground level. Young volunteers for the Loving Soles project donated thousands of shoes in April to Camillus House. Watch Online
CHEF Challenge on WSVN 7 Spotlight
Once a homeless family has a roof over their head again, they often struggle to put meals on the table, but thanks to a South Florida food blogger, they are ready to face the challenge. Kevin Ozebek has the scoop on 7Spotlight. Watch Online
WPLG-ABC News Story
Camillus House served its 61st annual Thanksgiving feast for Miami’s homeless and offered haircuts too. Annaliese Garcia reports. Read Story
Channel 7 News' Story on Our C.O.O.K. Program
Individuals, religious groups, and other organizations are invited to join our Casseroles Out Of Kindness (C.O.O.K.) program, helping Camillus House provide nutritious meals to the hungry and/or homeless in our community. Read Story
Florida Catholic News Service Story
Homeless veterans find a home: Camillus House, Miami-Dade County team up to provide shelter at renovated Somerville Residence. Darnell Metcalf, left, and Rodney Grant are pictured here on a balcony of their new home, Camillus House's Somerville Residence. Read Story
Thanksgiving Day Coverage by NBC 6
NBC 6’s Laura Rodriguez was live from Camillus House where several organizations spread hope and joy across South Florida’s homeless community. Read Story