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in: captions THE COALITION

FEBRUARY 2012

We are moving forward and looking back...

Coalition for the Homeless is making way for a number of changes, and among them is this Electronic Newsletter! in: captions will provide you with brief descriptions, or captions, of what is going on at the Coalition.

Look inside for - - :: words from our Coalition family :: a recap of our holiday festivities :: upcoming events :: updates on the Men’s Service Center :: and more!

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After growing up in Alabama, Henr y relocated to New Orleans. It was there, in the Big Easy, that Henr y played the slide trombone with a street band.

While playing his music in the park amongst other local musicians and artists, he became fascinated with painting. So, he accumulated the necessary art supplies and taught himself to paint by watching the local artists’ techniques.

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Unfortunately, Henr y was using drugs heavily at the time. As a result of his addiction and an unsuccessful marriage, he wound up homeless.

With few other options, he decided to hitchhike to sunny Miami, Florida. When he reached Orlando, he was directed to the Coalition. He decided to stay because our staff was Remembering the help able to provide accommodations that e of T h is is H en ry , on helped him avoid drugs. In fact, with the he received years earlier er rm th e C oa li ti on ’srt isfots .

Coalition’s help, he found a job and an from the Coalition, re si de n t a apartment! he returned to the Men’s Pavilion. This time Henr y was self-sufficient for 10 years around, Henr y joined the Coalition’s unique First Steps following his first stay at the Coalition, Substance Abuse Recovery Program. He successfully but found himself on the streets again completed the program, which allows clients to work after another failed relationship. one-on-one with a case manager to create a plan for self-sufficiency and sobriety.

Though he remains clean of drugs and alcohol to this day, Henr y turned to the Coalition one more time as a result of the recent economic downturn. While searching for a job, he took advantage of the meals, place to sleep, and classes to improve his job skills.

Henr y has since moved on. He foresees getting his own apartment and art supplies in order to return to doing what he loves the most – painting.

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Look Back

A great deal is constantly happening at the Coa so we’d like to take a moment to look back on a the activities that have recently occurred.

Holiday Celebrations

Coalition residents celebrated the 2011 holidays in proper fashion and rang in 2012 with high spirits.

Of all the activities throughout December, some of the clients’ favorites were: Santa’s visit with Coalition kids, the parents’ Shopping Extravaganza, Help Portrait, a field trip for our youngsters to the Orlando Repertory Theater, the Hard Rock Live holiday brunch, and the various holiday parties hosted by Kids Who Care, EA Sports, and others!

Also appreciated, more than 100 individuals and businesses participated in the 2011 Gift-Giving Tradition. These wonderful people donated the majority of the gifts and gift cards for our homeless residents!

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More than a Meal

Help us provide more than just a meal .

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For the past two years, we have been inviting guests Back in November 2009, Baker Barrios Architects to take a look at how we offer our clients more started to design our dream Men’s Service Center, than just a meal. Guests get an up-close look at how taking the work through the schematic phase. In the Coalition transforms the lives of homeless men February 2011, the Powell Design Group complete women, and families with children. the final design.

More than a Meal visits are held on the second Tue the o between thenlunch since collaboration much After of every month and include a light and tour Coalition, the and County, Orange Orlando, of City our main campus. This year’s More than a Meal sess completed, a bid solicitatio was stage13, permitting the start will on March 2012. was issued, bids were opened, and a contractor wa View thisWe year’s More than to a Meal ground ht breakschedule excited beyond areentire selected. month! Stay tuned for updates.

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Give Back One volunteer gave more than her time - - As we often express, the time and talent given so freely by our wonderful volunteers are treasured resources at Coalition for the Homeless. One volunteer in particular, Kimberly Saunders, has a spirit of volunteerism not only recognized by the Coalition, but by her employer as well.

Kimberly, a financial services representative with MetLife of North Central Florida, is a very valuable asset to the Coalition team. She began volunteering with us in 2008 as part of the Outreach Ministry at her church. Since then, she has continued to serve meals in the Coalition’s Men’s Pavilion two Saturdays each month – once for breakfast and once for dinner. “It’s very humbling for me,” Kimberly says. “I enjoy seeing the smiles of gratitude on the faces of those I serve every month.”

In light of her dedicated service to the Coalition, Kimberly recently won third place in the 2nd Annual MetLife Volunteer Video Challenge.

This challenge recognizes MetLife associates who demonstrate a passion for volunteering and inspiring others to give back to their communities. Kimberly’s video was selected from nearly 2,000 submissions and, as a result, she was awarded $3,500 to donate to Coalition for the Homeless!

events

Coalition for the Homeless benefits from various events and happenings held throughout the year.

Follow our timeline below to catch up on what has happened – and to avoid missing what is coming!

The Coalition is ecstatic to have just broken ground on our new Men’s Service Center! We celebrated this monumental moment on February 10, 2012 with elected officials, present and past board members, community partners, and Parramore neighbors.

The much-needed, two-story residential facility will position the Coalition to enhance its services for homeless men.

With APM Construction Corporation as the contractor for the facility and Orange County Government managing the construction, we expect the new building to be completed and operational in 2013. Stay tuned for updates!

January 7, 2012 February 10, 2012

For the third consecutive year, Coalition for the Homeless residents and staff had a blast at the ‘Bike Run’ organized by Reverend Al Paquette and his generous biker friends.

More than 200 bikers made the trip to the Coalition this year, riding all the way from Apopka.

Coalition staff and clients greeted the motorcycle enthusiasts with home-made signs and cheers to thank them for bringing in-kind donations, cash, and gift cards, totaling more than $4,400!

What a way to start the new year!

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April 20, 2012

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March 24, 2012 It’s never too early to begin preparing for The Doug Spence r 16th Annual Golf Challenge . We invite golfers of all ability lev els to join this unique event!

The challenge will be played at Falcon’s Fire Golf Club in Kissimm ee. Participants will race around the cham pionship golf cour se in individual carts, compe ting to see who can pl ay the most holes in five hour s.

Each golfer is asked to raise a minimum of $1,500 by soliciting pl edges from friends, fam ily, and business associate s for each hole they pl ay.

In addition to fun, the afternoon will include a box lunch, snacks, wat er, and an open bevera ge cart. The day ends with a wonderful awards dinner and lots of grea t prizes. Sign up to golf now!

DOUG SPENCER

16TH ANNUAL

GOLF CHALLENGE

Calling all golfers!

Sign up here!

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Mision La Cosecha Morgan & Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pratten Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ray Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dill Mr. and Mrs. Greg Clotfelter Mr. and Mrs. Greg Volan Mr. and Mrs. Jack Musbach Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Miller Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bostedo Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Majoney Mr. and Mrs. Philippe Corran Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tonkin Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Appel Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cosler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Chabot Mr. Bao Le-Huu Mr. Bob Visci Mr. Brad Miglio Mr. Brian Burks Mr. Chris DeMaagd Mr. Eric Ferrari Mr. Henry Jenkins Mr. Jeff Cohen Mr. Jeff Halbert Mr. Jeff Strum Mr. John Edwards Mr. John Newbold Mr. Les P. Heinen Mr. Mark Cavalleri Mr. Mark Tighe Mr. Muhammad Khan Mr. Patrick Wampler Mr. Paul Huggett Mr. Peter Musacchio Mr. Ronnie Watson Mr. Servant’s Heart Mr. Shawn Kilvey

Hard Rock Live Help Portrait Orlando Holland & Knight Lincoln Properties MT. Moriah House of Prayer Orlando Repertory Theater Orlando Sentinel Ohio State University Palm Lake Elementary

Mr. Sol Brekken Mr. Stanley Whittington Mr. Steve Purnell Mr. Tyler Wampole Mr. Wayne Baker Mr. Winegard A. Exis Mr.and Mrs. Henry Pfingstag Mrs. Aida Diaz Mrs. Celia Ribeiro Mrs. Chris Zaremby Mrs. Claudia Diaz Mrs. Denise Richardson Mrs. Kerry-Ann Gayle Mrs. Kim LoCascio Mrs. Liliana Velez Mrs. Maggie Rosinia Mrs. Ocie Jenkins Mrs. Pam E. Bizar Mrs. Saundra Price Mrs. Sheena Allman, MS Mrs. Sheila Tate Ms. Amy Lewandowski Ms. Amy Reihe Ms. Annette Baldwin Ms. Arlene Bonano Ms. Augelia Richardson Ms. Becky Grube Ms. Bernice Moynahan Ms. Bettie Battles Ms. Brenda Randall Ms. C Williams Ms. Cathy Deren Ms. Cathy Reyes Ms. Celeste Miller Ms. Debbi Weil Ms. Donna Thomas-Erroudani Ms. Elaine Moomau Ms. Janice Middlestadt Ms. Jenni Hughes Ms. Jessica Edwards Ms. JoAnne Ferraro

Ms. Joyce McEvoy Ms. Julie Bitar Ms. Karen Persis Ms. Kim Bowersox Ms. Laketta Harmon Ms. Laura Hanlon Ms. Laura Riekki Ms. Laurie Holmes Ms. Lilliana Neeves Ms. Linda Ferguson Ms. Linda Richard Ms. Lisa Mercer Ms. Lonneen Brown Ms. Margaret Connor Ms. Margaret Gilbert Ms. Maria Picariello Ms. Mariza Shelbrook Ms. Marley Torres Ms. Mary Jo Davidson Ms. Mary Lewis Ms. Megan Crofton Ms. Michelle Richards Ms. Michelle Somes Ms. Nancy Waldman Ms. Pat Biemann Ms. Patricia Hoover Ms. Rosely Ruiz Ms. Sandra Tremel Ms. Sharon Walker Ms. Sheryl Lash Ms. Sommer Rago Ms. Stephanie Howell Ms. Sue Carpenter Ms. Sylvia Stringer Ms. Takeila Harvey Ms. Tammy Frank Ms. Tanya Veras Ms. Tee Rogers Ms. Terri Walker Ms. Toi Gilliam Ms.Valerie Monbeiro

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FOR MAKING THE HOLIDAYS HAPPEN