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

366
Emergency Shelter Beds

230
Transitional Housing

249
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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Escambia Count Opioid Abatement Funding Survey NOW OPEN!
Admin Nov, 24, 2023Escambia County has just opened our Opioid Abatement Funding Survey TODAY! Funding is intended to be used for programs that will benefit the community. The…
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2024 Point-in-Time Count Known Location Survey
AdminDo you serve the homeless? The 2024 Point-in-Time Count (PIT) and Survey is an annual event providing a snapshot of homelessness in Escambia and Santa…
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Register Today: Section 811 PRA NOFO Webinar – December 14, 2023 – 1:00 PM EST
AdminHUD is sponsoring a webinar for HUD’s Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The webinar covers information contained in the NOFO,…
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Resource Digest for Homeless Providers (Updated as of Nov 21)
AdminTo support partnerships between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and other partners at the local level, and the vulnerable households served, HUD and its…
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HUD Publishes $13.5 Million SHOP NOFO
AdminSHOP NOFO Update: Informational Guide Now Available The Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) awards grant funds to eligible national and regional nonprofit organizations and consortia…
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Addressing Social Determinants of Health Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Admin Nov, 16, 2023by Mark Saldua, Intern, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality Over 582,000 individuals across the country were experiencing homelessness on a single night in…
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Opening Doors Northwest Florida, Inc. Announcement
AdminOpening Doors Northwest Florida sadly announces the resignation of the executive director John Johnson due to health and family considerations. Mr. Johnson has been a…
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Waterfront Mission Hosts Candlelight Memorial Service
Admin Nov, 14, 2023A night to remember those we lost. This Thursday, November 16 Waterfront Mission alongside Opening Doors, will host a Candlelight Vigil in honor of homeless men…
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Resource Digest for Homeless Providers
Admin Nov, 09, 2023To support partnerships between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and other partners at the local level, and the vulnerable households served, HUD and its…
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FY 2023 Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Funding Opportunities
AdminHUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced $212 million in funding opportunities to expand the supply of affordable housing and supportive services for very-low and extremely-low-income…