Dave’s House Is Home

https://youtu.be/l8aAq4DCdrsDave’s House Is HomeSimply having a place that is “home” starts our residents on their journeys to living in mental health wellness. At home, they have the stability and security of knowing where they will eat dinner, shower and sleep each night. For 10 years, Dave’s House has provided homes for people who, with the ongoing…

A Passion for Our Community

The ongoing success of our Dave’s House programs is driven by our incredible Board of Directors, who volunteer their time and expertise to help individuals in Central Florida overcome the challenges of both homelessness and serious mental illness.Philanthropy Committee Chair Lori Trainer is a dedicated advocate for the homeless, possessing an energizing enthusiasm and a…

Scouting To Get Involved?

Would you like to help Dave’s House programs assisting homeless individuals with serious mental illness? Now’s a great time to get involved! If you’d like to be a part of creating homes and changing lives for our existing and future residents, here are some ways to share your talents:If you’d like to be a part…

Party With a Cause

Dave’s House Happy Days SoireeSaturday | October 13, 2018 | 6-9 pmTickets $100We’re kicking up our Happy Days Soiree a notch this year, with a decidedly “un-gala” vibe – emphasizing instead plenty of time to mix, mingle and share the spirit of fun with friends. It’s a very special event for us this year, as…

Scouting, in Action

On his journey to becoming an Eagle Scout, Stephen Morton chose Dave’s House and Aspire Health Partners as the recipients of his efforts for his Eagle Scout Project. In May, we were honored to hear him detail how he raised funds and led a team of fellow Scouts in the preparation of essential personal care…

Inspiration and Action

DSC5371 ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 40 Seminar attendees were inspired by several other Dave’s House activists. Board Member Jennifer Brewer rallied the group to continue making a difference in our Central Florida community by taking action and being a proactive voice and force in positive results. Kevin Harris sang beautiful songs of…

Want More Donna?

Our seminar attendees wanted to know more about Donna Orender’s Generation W®, the group’s upcoming conference and her new book.Generation W’s goal is to provide a platform to elevate the voice of women and help promote the change they want to see in the world. The nonprofit brings women together with the purpose to educate,…

Dare More, Fear Less

“We do not change the world when we whisper. We change it when we roar.”Donna Orender energized the audience with a spirited call to embrace possibility through a “Why Not?” mindset at our 2018 Insights That Inspire Leadership Seminar on March 16.It’s deceptively simple to start on that path to your next goal – it’s…

Making a Dave’s House home complete

Our residents are successful in maintaining wellness in large part because of the ongoing, life-long support of their Case Managers. These professionals make sure our residents stay on the path toward full and supported self-sustainability.As Pery Canan, director of shared meals for Hope South Florida, points out, a case manager is “someone they can count…

Committed to Hope and Healing

Since 1949, Americans have observed Mental Health Awareness Month, volunteering and taking part in events to help end the stigma of mental illness as well as connect people in need with resources to help themselves and their families.On May 1, 2017, President Trump signed the proclamation for this year’s National Mental Health Awareness Month. He…