Serving Central Florida since 1987.

Mission & History

Our mission is to transform the lives of men, women and children by providing crucial services to end their crisis of homelessness. 

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida was formed in 1987 by a group of concerned citizens who noted a growing problem of homelessness in our community.

We are a short-term residential shelter with a focus on housing, emergency services, and diversion. We help families and individuals return to stable, permanent homes as quickly as possible.

Each day we serve more than 500 men, women and children through our residential programs, as well as more than 100 unsheltered individuals through our community initiatives.

Through the support of our community, the Coalition has been able to evolve and adapt to the changing needs – and the changing faces – of the homeless for over three decades.
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Our Campus

Our campus, located in downtown Orlando, is home to four facilities.

Intake Center

Opened in 2018, the Intake Center is the starting point for those seeking help at the Coalition. It is home to our Diversion Services.

Center for Women & Families

Opened in 1993, the Center for Women & Families (CWF) accommodates 240 individuals, including single women, single mothers, and families.

Men's Service Center

Opened in 2014, the Men's Service Center (MSC) accommodates 250 single homeless men.

Board of Directors

The members of our Board of Directors are thought leaders who have made a significant contribution to our community. Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.

Chairman

Brad Butterstein




Vice Chair

Dr. Amy Donley
University of Central Florida


Secretary

Seann Graddy

EA Sports


Treasurer
Mitri Homsi
Rehmann


President/CEO
Allison Krall
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc.

  • Liza C. Bonet
     Truist
  • Alana Brenner
    Community Volunteer
  • Michael Carolan, Esq.
    Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A
  • Nailah Bowen Casavant
    Jackson Lewis
  • Jacqueline Churchill
     Florida Department of Transportation
  • Paul Ellis
     Foundry Commercial
  • Craig Fairey
    WellsFargo
  • Kris Gault
    SambaSafety
  • Gay Geiger
     SchenkelShultz Architecture
  • Cherie George
    Universal Orlando Resort
  • Patrick Hewitt
    Wharton Smith, Inc.
  • Carla Johnson
    Orange County Government 
  • Larry Kahn
    Media & Research Consultant

 

  • Brian King
    Westbrook Services Corp.
  • Ben Lalikos
    Cogent Bank
  • Esu Ma'at
    Orlando Magic
  • Lou Nimkoff
    Brio Properties
  • Nelson M. Placa
    Walt Disney World Resort
  • Darcy Ravndal
    Healthcare Providers of Florida
  • Allen Rejonis
              Community Volunteer 
  • Tom Saltmarsh       
    Community Volunteer
  • Jonathan Schmidt     
    Rothman Orthopaedics
  • Kenny Tello
    Orlando Health
  • Jim S. Toscano
    Lowndes
  • Justin Williams
    Alfond Inn
  • Teresa Williams
     HomeCare Connect


 

 Key Staff 

Allison Krall
President/CEO
Mimi Coenen
Chief Operating Officer
Trinette L. Nation
Director of Development
Maria De Jesus
Director of Housing Programs and Services
Grace Josiah
Director of Human Resources
Marvin Shelton
Director of Facilities and Campus Operations
Mark Millage
Financial Controller
Brian King
Director of Technology

Community Partners

Thank you to our incredibly generous partners who make our work possible.
Government
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is funded in part by these government entities.
City of Orlando
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Florida Department of Education Division Early Education
Florida Department of Health
Florida Office of the Attorney General
Orange County Government
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
U.S. Department of Justice