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# Florida Supportive Housing Coalition

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## Posts

- [Statement from the Florida Supportive Housing Coalition: Response to the Federal Executive Order and Budget Cuts](https://fshc.org/2025/08/08/statementeo/) - August 2025 On behalf of the Florida Supportive Housing Coalition I am writing to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to promoting community safety, personal dignity, and public accountability in addressing the urgent challenges facing individuals experiencing homelessness and those living with disabling conditions, including serious mental illness and substance use disorders. We believe that no individual
- [Leading Florida Organizations Convene to Address Housing Crisis Among Seniors](https://fshc.org/2025/02/07/leading-florida-organizations-convene-to-address-housing-crisis-among-seniors/) - Leading Florida organizations focused on the elderly population will gather in Tampa this month to address the growing housing crisis among Florida's elderly. More and more elderly people are struggling to stay housed and are losing their housing all together, a situation expected to worsen in the next decade. The meeting has been organized by
- [Collaborative Partnerships – Supportive Housing and Mental Health](https://fshc.org/2024/07/24/collaborative-partnerships-supportive-housing-and-mental-health/) - In 2021 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Sarasota and Manatee Counties had the opportunity to take on a local mental health wellness drop-in program that the community was at risk of losing. This program, now known as YANA (You Are Not Alone), offers adults living with serious mental health conditions a safe, non-clinical, and
- [Mary C. Mayhew, President and CEO of The Florida Hospital Association Announced as Keynote Speaker](https://fshc.org/2024/07/15/mary-c-mayhew-president-and-ceo-of-the-florida-hospital-association-announced-as-keynote-speaker/) - Mary C. Mayhew joined the Florida Hospital Association in October 2020 as President. During her tenure, Mayhew has received several notable recognitions, including being named to the Florida Politics 2022 Influence 150, Florida Trend's 2022 Florida 500, and placing #3 in The Florida Health Care Power 100 and #24 in The Florida Power 100 by
- [Elderly Housing Dialogue](https://fshc.org/2024/07/15/elderly-housing-dialogue/) - On June 20th, 2024, the Florida Supportive Housing Coalition met with the Senior Resource Alliance, the Area Agencies on Aging, and various other organizations to discuss the alarming increase of elderly individuals across the state of Florida experiencing homelessness. Independent housing solutions are sparse, with the variety of options being homeless shelters, nursing homes, or
- [Alex's Story](https://fshc.org/2023/09/19/alexs-story/) - Alex’s Story In essence, bipolar disorder has disrupted every aspect of my life at one point or another I’ve been working for over 8 years, and now thanks to Carrfour I have affordable housing. At the age of 53, I’m finally managing my mental illness instead of it managing me My name is Alex, and
- [Little Sunshine Pantries](https://fshc.org/2023/08/20/little-sunshine-pantries/) - Little Sunshine Pantries We are locals of Tallahassee, Florida Nathan & Ashley Pugh. We moved in 2020 within the city but that short distance showed us that there are two different sides to our city. We learned through other organizations already working in the community that some neighborhoods experience food insecurity rates as high as

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://fshc.org/) - Florida Supportive Housing Coalition Rebuilding lives through the integration of housing and services for persons with special needs or experiencing homelessness. What is supportive housing? The Florida Supportive Housing Coalition (FSHC) is a statewide advocacy organization of affordable and supportive housing developers, service providers, homeless coalitions, local governments, and other like minded businesses and individuals
- [Our Members](https://fshc.org/our-members/) - Corporate Leaders Johnson & Johnson Sustaining Members Non-Profit Sustaining Members Ability Housing, Inc. Boley Centers, Inc. Blue Sky Communities Carrfour Supportive Housing Citrus Health Network, Inc. Family Promise of the Big Bend Florida Behavioral Health Association Ibis Healthcare Corporate Sustaining Members EnterpriseUnited Healthcare LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR MANAGING ENTITY Local Government Central FL Behaviorial HealthDeland Housing
- [Leadership](https://fshc.org/board-box/) - Florida Supportive Housing Coalition Leadership Diana Ferguson Executive Director Diana Ferguson is a shareholder with Rutledge Ecenia and has over 23 years of legal experience in Texas and Florida and over 19 years of legislative experience in Florida. She joined Rutledge Ecenia in January 2011 as an attorney and registered lobbyist. Prior to joining the
- [Help](https://fshc.org/help/) - Need Help? NEED HELP? Contact your local Aging and Disability Resource Center by calling the statewide ADRC phone number 1-877-353-3771 and following the instructions to select your county to be connected to your local Area Agency on Aging. If you need an Interpreter one will be provided at no cost to you.Call 211 for information on
- [Solutions](https://fshc.org/solutions/) - Solutions Over 1.2 million Floridians over 65 live alone, many struggling financially and/or having excess space to share Homesharing We can’t build our way out of the housing crisis. But there is unused capacity in existing homes. Whether an owner with extra rooms seeks financial help with the cost of the home or homes are
- [CAUSES AND REPORTS ON THE CRISIS](https://fshc.org/causes-and-reports-on-the-crisis/) - CAUSES AND REPORTS ON THE CRISIS The ELDERLY HOUSING CRISIS is national in scope Housing construction deficit of 4 to 7 million homesRising Housing Costs – exacerbated by inflation, supply disruptions in building materials, higher interest & insurance ratesIncreasing Life Span and Disappearing Pensions- People outliving their savingsBirth Cohort Phenomenon – The aging Baby Boom
- [Florida References/Data](https://fshc.org/florida_data/) - Florida References/Data 2025 Rental Market Study Shimberg Center for Housing Studies Florida State Plan on Aging 2026-2029 Draft Department of Elder Affairs Florida Interagency Council on Homelessness 2025 Annual Report Florida Department of Children and Families The State of ALICE in Florida: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship United Way Apartment Rents Apartment List Research
- [Elder Housing Inititive](https://fshc.org/elder-housing-inititive/) - The Elder Housing Initiative Elder Housing Initiative The Elder Housing Initiative (EHI) is a collaborative effort by concerned Florida organizations to call attention to the elder housing crisis and promote solutions at the state and local levels. The focus is on people 55 and over who have lost or are at risk of losing their
- [Coming Soon](https://fshc.org/coming-soon/) - A new Elder Housing Initiative Website is coming soon...
- [Key References](https://fshc.org/key-references/) - Quick Links EHI Home In the News Tool Kits Presentations KEY REFERENCES 2025 Rental Market Study Shimberg Center for Housing Studies Winter Update 2024 Shimberg Center for Housing Studies Florida State Plan on Aging 2022-2025 Department of Elder Affairs Florida Interagency Council on Homelessness 2025 Annual Report Florida Department of Children and Families Addressing Homelessness
- [Elder Housing Summit](https://fshc.org/elder-housing-summit/) - Quick Links In the News Tool Kits Key References Presentations Elder Housing Summit February 2025 FSHC convened an Elder Housing Summit in February 2025. Gracepoint graciously hosted the Summit at the Graham in Tampa. We were joined by several interested stakeholders and had a robust work day that included discussion of data and trends as
- [Summit 2025](https://fshc.org/summit2025/) - FSHC Tampa Summit The Florida Supportive Housing Coalition hosted its first regional summit in July at the USF CAMLS Center on July 9th. This innovative new format brought together housing experts and leaders across the greater Tampa Bay area for a day full of discussion on Storm Preparedness and Disaster Recovery, two topics that are
- [Become a Member](https://fshc.org/join/) - Renew or Become a Member Please select your membership category and add to cart. You will be directed to the PayPal website. Membership 2025-2026 Corporate Leader $10,000.00 USD Corporate Supporter $5,000.00 USD Corporate Sustaining $2,500.00 USD Organizational Non-Profit Sustaining $2,500.00 USD Organizational Large Non-Profit (15+ employees) $1,500.00 USD Organizational Local Government, City, County $1,500.00 USD
- [Membership Details](https://fshc.org/membership-details/) - Renew or Become a Member
- [In the News](https://fshc.org/in-the-news/) - Quick Links EHI Home Tool Kits Key References Presentations Elder Housing Summit In The News Senior Housing: More in Sarasota-Manatee living paycheck-to-paycheck, becoming homeless From Herald-Tribune Part 1 Mari-Anne Saunders faced a serious choice as she watched the balance of her savings account plummet earlier this year. The 70-year-old retired family lawyer and her 79-year-old
- [Advocacy](https://fshc.org/advocacy/) - ADVOCACY Florida Supportive Housing Coalition’s (FSHC) main mission is advocating to increase affordable housing and housing support services for persons with special needs and experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. We envision a Florida where persons with special needs can live, work, and prosper in their community of choice with the supports they need.By working
- [Presentations](https://fshc.org/presentations/) - Presentations
- [LOCAL TOOLKIT](https://fshc.org/local-toolkit/) - Quick Links EHI Home In the News Key References Presentations LOCAL TOOLKIT Convening stakeholders to focus attention on the elder housing crisis and collaborate to implement solutions at the county level is the first step. KEY ACTIONS The Area Agency on Aging and the Continuum of Care for the Homeless working together can coordinate
- [summit24](https://fshc.org/summit24/) - Presentations uploading soon. Please check back. Sponsors Platinum Gold Silver Bronze
- [Summit 2024](https://fshc.org/summit-2024/) - REGISTER NOW Reserve Your Sponsorship Now The 2024 Supportive Housing Summit offers sponsors the opportunity to showcase their business and their support for supportive housing. The event, growing every year, still offers that personal connection to housing developers, managers, and service providers. Click Here Thank You to Our Sponsors
- [Mission & Values](https://fshc.org/elementor-901/) - Mission Increase the quality and availability of supportive housing for those in need through advocacy, education, and collaboration Vision Our vision is a Florida where all people live, work, and prosper in communities of their choice with the supports they need
- [Volunteers of America Florida: Innovare Apartments](https://fshc.org/volunteers-of-america-florida-innovare-apartments/) - Volunteers of America of Florida: Innovare Apartments Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAFL) is excited to announce that Innovare Apartments, VOAFL’s affordable housing project in St. Petersburg, welcomed the first of its residents on February 14, 2022. The day wasn’t just about providing homes; it signified the beginning of a positive life change for many.
- [Broward Partnership](https://fshc.org/broward-partnership/) - Broward Partnership Founded in 1997, Broward Partnership is committed to reducing homelessness by promoting independence and self-worth through advocacy, housing, and comprehensive services. The Partnership is the largest comprehensive homeless service provider in Broward County offering street outreach, 500 beds of emergency shelter at the Central Homeless Assistance Center (CHAC) in Fort Lauderdale and North
- [Job Opportunities](https://fshc.org/job-opportunities/) - Career Opportunities
- [Whispering Pines](https://fshc.org/whisperingpines/) - Whispering Pines Boley Centers and Pinellas Affordable Living proudly announce the opening of Whispering Pines. This newly constructed complex will feature 6 one bedroom units, 9 two bedroom units, and 5 three bedroom units of permanent supportive housing.Occupancy is anticipated to occur in April 2024. All of the units will have rental assistance from the
- [test](https://fshc.org/test/) - [wpforms id="4411"] 123 Main Street New York, NY 10001 123-456-7890 This Headline Grabs Visitors’ Attention Contact us About Us Use this section to describe your company and the services you offer. You could share your company’s story and details about why you are in business. The goal is to create a connection with the visitor
- [Homepage old](https://fshc.org/homepage/) - ACTION PLAN AND RECOMMENDATIONS: THE STATEWIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WORKGROUP Read the report here This is something big, everyone should know FloridaHousingSearch.org is a free, state resource for renters and property managers in Florida. Dynamic search options can help you find available rental housing fit your needs and income. Search Here Florida Supportive Housing Coalition is
- [Supportive Housing](https://fshc.org/supportive-housing/) - What is Supportive Housing? Supportive housing is a proven solution that combines affordable housing with individualized services that help people with the most complex challenges live with stability, autonomy and dignity. It reduces homelessness and avoids the unnecessary institutionalization of people with disabilities. MENTAL HEALTH Supportive Housing increases housing security, jobs, mental and physical wellbeing,
- [Summit 2023](https://fshc.org/summit2023/) - Tuesday, September 12th | Wednesday September 13th Thank you for an amazing 2023 Summit! Thank You to Our Sponsors Platinum Gold silver Bronze Exhibitor's
- [Summit Presentations](https://fshc.org/summit-presentations/) - Summit Presentations The Fair Housing Act​ It appliesKatherine Hanson ​ Managing Attorney Disability Rights Community Innovations to Promote Supportive HousingCSH Southeast Understanding the Rising Rates of Homelessness among Older Adults and the Aging Population of People Experiencing HomelessnessCSH Southeast Opportunities Through the Live Local ActFlorida Housing Coalition
- [Membership](https://fshc.org/membership/) - Membership Florida Supportive Housing Coalition (FSHC) members are at the forefront of developing policies and initiatives that increase access to supportive housing for persons with special needs or individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Members are committed to working together to increase affordable housing, support services, and housing assistance to Florida’s most vulnerable citizens.As supportive housing
- [Homepage - Copy](https://fshc.org/homepage-copy/) - ACTION PLAN AND RECOMMENDATIONS: THE STATEWIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WORKGROUP Read the report here This is something big, everyone should know FloridaHousingSearch.org is a free, state resource for renters and property managers in Florida. Dynamic search options can help you find available rental housing fit your needs and income. Search Here Florida Supportive Housing Coalition is
- [Resources](https://fshc.org/resources-alt/) - Florida Supportive Housing Coalition is an advocacy organization and does not provide housing. For information on locating housing contact the following:Department of Children and Families Homelessness Continuums of Care Lead Agencies Search for affordable rental housingThe Office on Homelessness GENERAL RESOURCES FLORIDA RESOURCES Florida Housing Finance Corporation 2020-21 Affordable Housing Time Frame and Proposed Allocations (5/13/20)The
- [Board of Directors](https://fshc.org/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors President: Olga GolikCitrus Health Network Vice President: Susan MorganGracepoint Secretary:Katherine Hanson Disability Rights of Florida Treasurer:Janet HamerHamer Consulting Directors: Audrey AradanasMiami Homes for All Maria BarcusHousing Partner, Inc Joy BeatonFlorida Community Loan Fund Melanie Brown-WoofterFlorida Behavioral Health Association Gayle GieseFlorida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition Jack HumburgBoley Centers, Inc. Natalie KellyFlorida Association of Managing Entities Shannon
- [Finding Housing for Your Clients](https://fshc.org/finding-housing-for-your-clients/) - Housing Authority Programs Eviction Informational Presentation Working with Landlords Housing Authority of the City of Tampa
- [Summit 2022](https://fshc.org/summit-2022/) - Supportive Housing Summit October 26 & 27, 2022 Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront The Supportive Housing Summit is invaluable for anyone interested in Florida’s supportive housing industry and who understand the important role supportive housing plays in the stability and self- advancement of people with special needs Thank You to Our Sponsors
- [Sponsors](https://fshc.org/sponsors/) - Platinum Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
- [Summit](https://fshc.org/summit/) - SAVE THE DATE! 2022 Summit Annual Supportive Housing Summit October 26 & 27 2022 Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront The Supportive Housing Summit is invaluable for anyone interested in Florida’s supportive housing industry and who understand the important role supportive housing plays in the stability and self- advancement of people with special needs
- [Donate](https://fshc.org/donate/) - The Florida Supportive Housing Coalition’s mission is to increase access to supportive housing for all Floridians in need. Your support enables us to continue to further the development of affordable supportive housing throughout the StateClick Here to Donate safely through PayPal;Alternately, you may send your tax-deductible donation to;Florida Supportive Housing CoalitionMailing Address:P.O. Box 11242Tallahassee, FL.
- [New Member](https://fshc.org/new-member/) - Please select your membership category and add to cart. You will be directed to PayPal to complete payment. Membership Category Sustaining Member $1,000.00 USD For Profit Org $500.00 USD Lg Nonprofit Org $500.00 USD Sm Nonprofit Org $150.00 USD Local Govt $150.00 USD Individual $75.00 USD Student $25.00 USD
- [Supportive Housing is Healthcare](https://fshc.org/supportive-housing-is-healthcare/)
- [Medicaid Housing Wavier Training January 20th & 21st, 2021​](https://fshc.org/medicaid-housing-wavier-training-january-20th-21st-2021​/) - Medicaid Housing Wavier Training January 20th & 21st, 2021​ Day 1- Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Day 2 - Thursday, January 21, 2021 Housing Assistance Resource Manual Housing Waiver Training Slides Housing Waiver Post Survey
- [About Us](https://fshc.org/about-us/) - About Us Founded in 2001, the Florida Supportive Housing Coalition (FSHC) is a statewide advocacy organization of other statewide advocacy organizations, affordable and supportive housing developers, service providers, homeless coalitions, local governments, and other likeminded businesses and individuals who understand the role of stable housing to the health and wellbeing of individuals with special needs
- [Contact Us](https://fshc.org/contact-us/) - CONTACT US info@fshc.org Florida Supportive Housing Coalition P.O. Box 11242 Tallahassee, FL 32302
- [Our Partners & Members](https://fshc.org/our-partners/) - Our Partners and Members Corporate PartnersBlue Sky Communities LLC Johnson and Johnson Health SystemsOtsuka America PharmaceuticalUnited Healthcare Sustaining MembersAbility Housing, Inc. Boley Centers, Inc.Broward PartnershipCarrfour Supportive HousingCentral FL Behaviorial Health NetworkCitrus Health Network, Inc.Disability Rights FloridaFlorida Behavioral Health AssociationGracepoint WellnessLifeStream Behavioral CenterMeridian Behavioral HealthcareThe Transition HouseThriving Mind South Florida Organizational MembersArcadia Housing AuthorityBrevard Homeless CoalitionBroward Behavioral
- [Florida Supportive Housing Coalition’s Community Dialogue Technical Assistance Program](https://fshc.org/florida-supportive-housing-coalitions-community-dialogue-technical-assistance-program/) - Florida Supportive Housing Coalition’s Community Dialogue Technical Assistance Program (Community Dialogue) is an opportunity for a county or other local community to learn first-hand from successful developers how to develop and manage supportive housing. COVID ALERT Community Dialogue Technical Assistance will be conducted virtually until further notice. Communities participating in a Community Dialogue receive the
- [Covid 19 Resources](https://fshc.org/covid-19-resources/) - HUD COVID-19 Resource PageHUD ESG-CV Award Letter (Regulations/COVID-19 Waivers) CARES Act CDBG and ESG Allocations Chart (Phases 1 & 2)Florida Housing Finance Corporation COVID-19 Information and ResourcesNational Low Income Housing Coalition COVID-19/CARES Homeless and Housing ResourcesFlorida Housing CoalitionFlorida Alliance of Community DevelopersCMS Medicaid COVID Toolkit
- [Mission](https://fshc.org/mission/) - Our Dedication The Florida Supportive Housing Coalition is a statewide 501(3) organization dedicated to fostering the development of affordable housing for persons with special needs including elders, veterans, young people aging out of the foster care system; individuals with serious mental illnesses, substance abuse disorders, developmental disabilities, or chronic physical illnesses; survivors of domestic violence;
- [Session Reports](https://fshc.org/capital-legislative-news/) - Member Capital News 2020 Other Reports
- [Interim Reports](https://fshc.org/2020-legislative-reports/) - Interim Committee Reports
- [Legislative Priorities 2020](https://fshc.org/legislation-priorities-2020/) - Legislative Priorities 2020 [pdf-embedder url=”https://fshc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-Legislative-Prorities-v2.pdf” title=”2020 Legislative Prorities v2″]

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