Working Together to Reduce Homelessness
Aligning resources to better serve our unsheltered
TAKE A LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE AND IMPACT WE WERE ABLE TO MAKE TOGETHER
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Escambia and Santa Rosa County have seen a significant increase in the number of unsheltered people in our community over the last several years. A community partnership in Northwest Florida was formed to better streamline services and keep the greater Pensacola community at the forefront of responding to this crisis. The Task Force will increase public safety and strengthen our community by helping align resources so that partners can better provide housing and shelter beds, behavioral services, legal services, food resources, and employment/workforce connectivity.
By partnering with nonprofits and our faith-based community to work across silos, the Task Force aims to find creative and innovative ways to guide our homeless youth, families, seniors and veterans into housing and care.
2094
People experiencing homelessness
339
Emergency Shelter Beds
305
Transitional Housing
711
Permanent Supportive Housing
1751
Average Rent for 3-Bedroom House
We form collaborative partnerships in order to implement systemic changes
Homelessness knows no boundaries. Our Task Force is dedicated to developing comprehensive responses in order to align and leverage current resources in public safety, health and human services, housing, transportation, code enforcement, legal services, and even parks and recreation to help those who are experiencing homelessness. Our members must innovate and communicate to overcome complex problems such as rapidly providing safe housing, caring for beloved pets, navigating our legal system, protecting personal and governmental property and providing access to critical health and behavioral health care services.
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Registration Open: Trauma-Informed Outreach Learning Series and Disaster Planning Webinars
Admin May, 11, 2022Webinar: Disaster Response Planning for Homeless Service Providers May 26, 2:00-3:00pm ET (11:00am-12:00pm PT) Register Now People experiencing homelessness face unique challenges and barriers that…
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Youth Action Board (YAB) Meeting and Application
Admin May, 02, 2022LOCATION 1020 North New Warrington Road, Pensacola Florida DATE AND TIME 05/03/22 5:00pm - 05/03/22 6:00pm This event is open to the public for any…
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May 3rd Task Force Retreat For Members Only
Admin Apr, 27, 2022Task Force Members are encouraged to attend the Task Force Retreat on May 3rd. Details are attached below. The retreat will be videotaped and shared…
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Youth Action Board (YAB) Meeting
Admin Apr, 25, 2022We were thrilled to meet our first ten applicants for the Youth Action Board (YAB) who attended last night’s meeting along with leaders in the…
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The Perils of Legalization
AdminBy German Lopez | The New York Times Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. reached their highest point ever recorded last year, with more than…
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Governor Signs Baker and Marchman Acts Legislation
Admin Apr, 21, 2022By Jim Ash Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed incremental reforms to the Baker and Marchman acts, the Florida laws that govern the voluntary and involuntary…
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Celebrating 30 Years of Care – Community Kickoff Picnic
Admin Apr, 20, 2022When: Saturday, April 23rd (which happens to be National Picnic Day!) Time: 11AM – 2PM Where: Community Health Northwest Florida Main Site on Jackson Street Details:…
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City Needs Charter Amendment To Help End Homelessness
AdminBy: A.W. "Al" Barlow Proverbs 22:16 says, “He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he who gives to the rich, will surely…
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Youth Action Board (YAB) Planning Meeting
Admin Apr, 15, 2022Opening Doors Northwest Florida is interested in launching a Youth Action Board (YAB). What is a YAB? The Youth Action Board (YAB) will be composed…
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CivicCon Quality Of Life: Santa Rosa County Survey Results
Admin Apr, 13, 2022What is the story in Santa Rosa County? You can expect to learn a lot about its residents and what they are thinking by attending…
