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Coalition for the Homeless
http://www.centralfloridahomeless.org
'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?'
And the King will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Matthew 25: 37-40
If you are blessed with the opportunity to feed, quench thirst and clothe…
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida helps homeless and struggling men, women and children and their families. It offers immediate assistance along with programs designed to help people return to self-sufficiency.
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St. Luke’s Involvement
On the third Saturday of every month, St. Luke’s community volunteers, led by Beth Ely (who has been the lay ministry leader for over 10 years) cooks a wonderful meal for the families who are staying at the shelter in downtown Orlando. This meal consists of home made food from family recipes that Beth’s family has passed down to her from generation. Food is also made for the men’s shelter.
2008 Dates
| January 19 |
July 19 |
| February 16 |
August 16 |
| March 15 |
September 20 |
| April 19 |
October 18 |
| May 17 |
November 15 |
| June 21 |
December 20 |
2009 Dates
| January 17 |
July 18 |
| February 21 |
August 15 |
| March 21 |
September 19 |
| April 18 |
October 17 |
| May 16 |
November 21 |
| June 20 |
December 19 |
How can you help?
- Sign up today! Contact Mariam at (407) 876-4991 ext. 313 or click here to email.
- Volunteer to cook. Volunteers need to meet at the Fellowship hall of the church by 12:00 p.m. and head towards the center in downtown to cook. Volunteers can carpool and bring the supplies that will be needed for the day. Cooking is wrapped up at 5:30 p.m.
- Serve the food. Servers meet at 5:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall and head on to the Center in downtown. This service finishes around 8:00 p.m. Stay and join us for dinner and fellowship. Families & Groups are also welcomed - ask about details.
- Donate food and other items. Food donations are also needed (see list below). Food and other items should be brought to the donation center of the Fellowship Hall preferably the Friday before or before 12:00 on Saturday of the day of serving at the Coalition. Please label the donation with CHFC.
- Earn community service hours!
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Did you know that…
- One out of every four people who receive food and shelter at the Coalition is a child, with the average age being 8 years old.
- The Coalition for the Homeless provided over 230,000 night of shelter to men, women and children in 2006.
- Over 350,000 meals were served by the Coalition to the homeless in 2006.
- The Coalition provides many more services than food and shelter. The clients receive job training and placement, GED and vocational training, individual counseling, parenting classes and a fully licensed day care.
- That 88% of every dollar goes to support client services.
- That 72% of every service dollar is spent on programs and services for women and children.
- The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is able to serve over 800 clients per night at its two Orlando campuses.
- The coalition is only the emergency shelter in central Florida that can accommodate intact families.
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Supplies Needed
Please label your donations with "Coalition" and bring them to St. Luke's the Friday before the serving date.
| 3 x 2 gallons whole milk |
2 x 2 gallons 2 percent milk |
| 2 x 2 gallons 1 percent milk |
2 x large bottles chocolate syrup |
| 5 x 1 gallon orange juice |
5 x 1 gallon apple juice |
| 2 pounds of coffee |
10 pounds of sugar |
| 10 pounds of margarine |
5 jumbo jars jelly |
| 1 gallon syrup |
9 x 25 piece fruit assortment |
| 9 x 25 bananas |
2 x 5 bags mini boxes raisins |
| 8 x Desserts for 25 people |
5 x 2 dozen muffins |
| Diapers |
Baby Formula and food |
| Baby/Child care products |
Personal hygiene products |
Sign up today! Contact Mariam at (407) 876-4991 ext. 313 or click here to email.
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