Dave’s House Resident Michelle is using her computer skills; Aspire Health’s Resident Gregory is enjoying working at Edible Education Experience.We are working with David Kerst, Aspire Health’s job placement manager at Kate’s Place Clubhouse, on our Dave’s House 360° Resident Development Careers program, to locate job opportunities and best matches for our residents.Our residents have…
We’ve kicked off our Dave’s House 360° Resident Development Programs. For the execution of these programs, we are working with community partners, other non-profits and behavioral health care providers to enhance resident services. These free programs focus on the personal and professional betterment and life-long wellness of residents. Programs are developed through partnerships with qualified…
Like all of us, our Dave’s House residents are adjusting to COVID-19 safety protocols. Our behavioral health provider partners are keeping residents up-to-date on the pandemic and educating them on safety and hygiene best practices. Residents have limited transportation options and financial constraints. They are in need of:new or unopened personal toiletry items (soap, shampoo,…
Become part of a compassionate community of monthly givers who are opening doors of opportunity for our residents. You can make every day better for our residents by supporting Dave’s House with a monthly gift. The Dave’s House Key Ring is a crucial club of supporters who provide us monthly program funding we can rely on,…
The kitchen remodel project at the first Dave’s House home in Central Florida is complete! The home’s residents are enjoying the redesigned space. “Now there’s a smell of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies in the air … yum yum!” said Resident Scott.Thanks to Board Member Adam Eckelbarger, CEO with Mader Southeast Construction, for donating the construction…
At Dave’s House, being Somebody’s Someone is about people helping people with serious mental illness rebuild their lives, escaping homelessness and living in a supportive home.Dave’s House Co-Founders Lin and Ron Wilensky were Somebody’s Someone for Lin’s brother Dave Jeffreys, who had paranoid schizophrenia. Through permanent supportive housing, Dave lived successfully in recovery, in a…
The Aspire Health Clubhouse is an important community hub for Dave’s House residents. Most of our residents participate in daily therapeutic and educational programs and have regular job assignments at the Clubhouse. At the holidays, our staffs organize a special celebration for more than 70 transitional and Dave’s House permanent supportive housing residents. This year, two very special…
Long-time Dave’s House Supporter Nancy Wheeler hosted a potluck dinner and event debrief at her home for the Dave’s House Party volunteers. We all enjoyed great conversations and excellent food while also discussing how we can continue to improve the Dave’s House Party event.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2019 Dave’s House Party a success! Through the generosity of our family of supporters, $144,000 was raised. These funds greatly contribute to our resident programs, home maintenance and expansion of housing for more residents.Your caring and sharing creates home that lead to healing for men and women…
Thanks to the generosity of the Kelly Family Cuidiú Foundation, our staff and volunteers delivered today delicious Thanksgiving dinners from the Second Harvest, Catering for Good, full-service caterer to our Central Florida Dave’s House homes. A delicious and nutritious meal was dropped off to each home and we made sure to order enough for some…
