Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Central Florida Women’s League Foundation, Dave’s House now has a mini-van to transport residents, furniture, furnishings and supplies donated by people in the community. This will greatly assist our efforts to facilitate move-ins for new residents. We so appreciate their support of our work!Please contact us if you…
Most of our residents get around town on the Lynx public bus service in Central Florida. It gives them the freedom to attend support services from their behavioral healthcare provider, run errands, work, volunteer, visit friends and participate in local events.Their monthly bus pass is their connection to the community. A $25 monthly pass gives…
On May 4, Dave’s House hosted a Housewarming Party, celebrating the addition of its eighth single family residence and the launch of its Dave’s Housing First apartments program. The new home’s three female residents will receive ongoing managed mental health care provided through Aspire Health Partners, ensuring a stable foundation of permanent supportive housing. Program benefactors, service providers,…
Scattered Site Single Family Home: This model keeps individuals off the streets – creating a single family home residence for typically four individuals who are graduating from transitional care or are on the verge of homelessness, saving them from falling back into the cycle of instability. For our residents, it is a mortgage-free home with supportive services…
More than 330 people received a “wow!” experience from keynote speaker Dennis Snow on February 25 at our Dave’s House Second Annual Insights That Inspire Seminar. Audience comments included “So worth the early hour!” “Amazing!” “Loved Dennis’ humor! He really highlighted the points on how to look at your operation from the lens of the customer.” Thank…
With much excitement, the Board of Directors is proud to welcome Pam Gould as President and CEO of Dave’s House, effective January 2016. Pam’s professional achievements and personal connection to the mission of Dave’s House complement the non-profit’s efforts to provide individuals living with severe mental illness permanent and affordable supportive housing.Throughout 2015, Pam was…
In December, the Orlando Sentinel profiled a panel of 100 influential leaders, who discussed their opinions of the most important issues affecting the region. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs was one of the “Florida Central 100,” and focused upon the work of Dave’s House.“As we prepare to celebrate the New Year, our thoughts turn toward…
1. Catholic Lawyers Guild of Central Florida presented their 2015 St. Martin de Porres Award to Dave’s House (November) 2. Connectors event (January) 3. Pam Gould, Teresa Jacobs, Kirstin Delgado, Sisaundra Lewis, Lin Wilensky, Belvin Perry, Jr. (October) 4. Aspire Health Partners was recognized for their exceptional service caring for our residents 5. Lee Cockerell sells out the Insights that…
We are busy preparing our first 2016 Traditional Home Model Dave’s House home for its new residents. Located in Orlando, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath is 1,586 square feet. The house will be home to Women residents placed by, support service partner, Aspire Health Partners.Dave’s House closed on the property on December 22, 2015; it is one…
