Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

What Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida does

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1987 and headquartered at 18 North Terry Avenue, Orlando, Florida. It operates a low-barrier residential shelter campus serving homeless and at-risk men, women, and children across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, with consolidated capacity of 490 beds across the Center for Women & Families (240 individuals, opened 1993) and the Men's Service Center (250 single men, opened 2014), supplemented by an Intake Center with Diversion Services (opened 2018). In fiscal year 2024/25 the organization served nearly 6,000 guests, placed 2,823 individuals into permanent housing, and served approximately 229,898 meals, while keeping its average operating cost at $26.59 per person per day versus an estimated $84.93 per day for chronic street homelessness.

The service portfolio follows the Housing First model and combines emergency services (meals, showers, laundry, hygiene supplies), residential shelter, Rapid ReHousing, Bridge Housing, specialized case management for veterans (Veterans Program) and crime victims (VOCA Program), and an on-site licensed Early Childhood Development Center with Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten. Diversion Services help resolve housing conflicts outside the shelter system in partnership with Orange County Government. Technology plays a supporting role only — the proprietary platform is minimal, consisting of a PointApp volunteer portal, a Double the Donation matching-gift search tool, and a Guest Portal for grievance submission; case management and housing placement are human-staff-driven rather than software-mediated.

The organization is funded through a diversified mix of streams: individual donations (one-time gifts and a monthly "Housing Heroes" program), federal/state/local government grants and contracts from at least 11 entities (HUD, VA, FEMA, DOJ, USDA, multiple Florida state agencies, Orange County, City of Orlando), corporate and foundation grants (including a $5M Bezos Day One Fund grant in November 2024), in-kind supply donations (Amazon and Walmart wish lists), and special event revenue from the Hearts of Gold gala, Doug Spencer Golf Challenge, Taste! Central Florida, and community-led fundraisers. The board includes senior representatives from AdventHealth, Bank of America, EA Sports, Truist, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando Magic, Lowndes, Rothman Orthopaedics, and Wharton Smith. Leadership transitioned in July 2025 from long-tenured CEO Allison Krall to Brad Butterstein, a prior board member, supported by a C-suite of COO Mimi Coenen, Chief People Officer Grace Josiah, and CFO Jacques Posey.

Name

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

Legal name

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc.

Website

https://centralfloridahomeless.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a low-barrier residential shelter campus in Orlando, Florida, delivering Housing First emergency services, case management, and diversion programs to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness across Central Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Emergency housing assistance
• Homelessness prevention programs
• Supportive social services
• Rapid rehousing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring financial gifts from individual donors. Monthly giving program called 'Housing Heroes.' One-time gift tiers: $25 provides a week of meals to 10 homeless children; $100 provides a full day of services to 4 homeless adults; $500 provides a full day of food, shelter, and services to 19 homeless children.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from federal, state, and local government entities including U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Veterans Affairs, FEMA, U.S. Department of Justice, USDA, Florida Department of Education Division Early Education, Florida Department of Health, Florida Office of the Attorney General, Orange County Government, and City of Orlando.
3. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Annual contributions of $10,000 and up from corporate partners and foundations including TD Charitable Foundation, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez ($5 million grant in November 2024), Maximus Foundation, and others.
4. Volunteer and In-Kind Donations: Supply donations including clothing, hygiene products, furniture, mattresses, appliances, and other essential items. Volunteer time contributed by community members for meal service, landscaping, painting, and other support.
5. Special Event Revenue: Annual fundraising events including Hearts of Gold gala (March), Doug Spencer Golf Challenge (December), Taste! Central Florida (August), and community-led events. The Doug Spencer Golf Challenge has raised nearly $2 million since 1996. Taste! Central Florida has raised over $5 million to fund childhood hunger relief programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida operates a low-barrier residential shelter in downtown Orlando, Florida, providing emergency housing, meals, hygiene services, and case management to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. The organization delivers a Housing First approach with Diversion Services, Rapid ReHousing, Bridge Housing, specialized Veterans and VOCA programs, and an on-site licensed Early Childhood Development Center.

Product overview

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida operates as a low-barrier residential shelter organization offering a unified portfolio of emergency and housing services. The core service suite includes Drop-In Services (diversion counseling and daily community meals) and Shelter Programs (intake assessment, case management, housing placement). Specialized offerings include Rapid ReHousing and Bridge Housing for transitional placement, Veterans and VOCA victim support programs, and an on-site Early Childhood Development Center for childcare. Additional services encompass workforce development through the Empower Employee Program, volunteer coordination, and an in-kind supply donation program. A Guest Portal enables residents to submit grievances digitally. The organization serves families and individuals returning to stable, permanent housing using the Housing First approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drop-In Services Open-to-public services including Diversion Services (housing conflict resolution and negotiations with family, friends, or previous landlords) and a Community Dinner serving nutritious meals daily at 6:45 PM. Operated in partnership with Orange County Government.
• Shelter Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,823 guests placed in permanent housing in 2024/25 fiscal year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hope4Veterans Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Partnering organization providing supportive services including employment assistance, financial management, and specialized veteran programs for Normandy Cove affordable housing community in Jacksonville serving veterans and military families. Coalition for the Homeless is not directly named in this Jacksonville project, but the source describes a similar model of veteran-focused homeless services.
• I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the HomelesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Partnering organization providing supportive services for Normandy Cove veteran housing project in Jacksonville, Florida. Coalition for the Homeless is not directly named in this project.
• CareerSource Central FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved $1.25 million in additional funding for career exploration partnerships with CareerSource Central Florida and the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools (January 2026). Coalition partners with CareerSource for employment assistance and job training services.
• Orange County Government (Diversion Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Diversion Program launched in 2018 in partnership with Orange County Government. Helps homeless individuals and families find housing options outside the shelter system through housing counselors who facilitate conflict resolution and negotiations with family members, friends, or previous landlords.
• Shiloh Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConverted gymnasium into temporary accommodations providing over 100 beds for men displaced by fire at the Men's Service Center in February 2024. Part of emergency community response.
• Lynx (Central Florida Regional Transportation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transit authority that provided buses to shuttle over 200 men to shelters across the city during the Men's Service Center fire emergency in February 2024.
• HSN (Homeless Services Network of Central Florida)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Central Florida homeless services network.
• Taste! Central FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual culinary fundraising event benefiting Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Has raised over $5 million for childhood hunger relief programs.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cfl_homeless
• Facebookfacebook.com/CoalitionfortheHomeless

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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