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The Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust was formed in
1993 with the specific mission of ending homelessness
in Miami -Dade County.
Our $40,000,000 budget (Comprised of local food and
beverage tax as well as federal and state funding) is
used to fund local not -for -profit agencies that provide
over 100 unique housing & service programs.
Nationally recognized as a best practice model to end
homelessness.
Since 1993, the Homeless Trust has helped reduce
street homelessness from more than 8,000 to 1,000.
We have created a "continuum of care" that includes:
• Homeless Prevention & Diversion
• Coordinated Outreach, Assessment and Placement
• Emergency, Transitional & Permanent Housing
• Supportive Services
We have developed a new model to end homelessness
that rapidly places people who experience
homelessness while helping to increase the supply of
affordable housing and access to services in our
community.
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Homelessness is an issue that can only be solved through the
involvement of the entire community.
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Donate Effectively:
Giving money to panhandlers may seem like a kind thing to do but there
are many issues with this including:
• There's no telling what the money is used for
• It enables people to stay on the street
instead of getting the help they need
• Many panhandlers are not homeless
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Volunteer:
Agencies and shelters throughout Miami -Dade need your help. Your time
is just as valuable to them as your donations.
It is far more effective to ;gut your spare change into one of the Homeless
Trust meters. 100% of monies collected in these meters are used for
shelter and indoor meal programs for people experiencing
homelessness. Instead of giving panhandlers your spare change, hand
them a card with The Homeless Helpline number on it (1-877-994-4357).
The help they need to get off the streets and into housing is available 24
hours a day when they call this number. Cards are available at shops and
restaurants throughout Miami -Dade County.
Stop Street Feedings:
Feeding people on the street may seem helpful. It is important, however,
to deploy your generosity in a way that has the most impact and in a
way that does not encourage people to stay on the street or create trash
in our environment. Providing meals in indoor settings linked to social
services is a much more dignified community response. To participate in
an indoor meal program that is affiliated with The Homeless Trust, please
call the Homeless Helpline.
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You can find a complete list of our providers at
www.miamidade.gov/homeless
To Sponsor an "End Homelessness"
Parking Meter:
305-375-1490
Media Contacts:
305-375-1490
If you are Homeless or
at risk of Homelessness,
please call the Homeless Helpline
1-877-994-4357.
If you are seeking information about
homeless programs and services or
affordable housing, please visit our website
at www.miamidade.gov/homeless
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