Our Mission
The mission of the Hunger and Homeless Coalition is to facilitate solutions to prevent and end hunger and homelessness by coordinating services in Collier County. The Hunger & Homeless Coalition was created in 1989 to support the planning, delivery, and coordination of high quality services to the hungry, the homeless, and those at risk of homelessness in Collier County. Incorporated in 2002 as a 501(c)3, the Coalition works collaboratively with local social service agencies, consumer advocates, and volunteers to identify gaps in services and coordinate the development of programs to address unmet needs.
Role
Our role is to provide leadership through collaboration, advocacy, and education.
Coalition Membership Benefits
•Collaboration and networking with other agencies and professionals in the same field
•Reduce duplication of services
•Improve continuity of care in the community
•First hand knowledge of other service providers to improve the referral process
•Staying informed and updated on best practices, events, resources, contacts, etc.
•Participate in the Continuum of Care Committee ensuring input in future strategic planning of the community to prevent and end homelessness
To become a member, call the Coalition office at 239-263-9363 or email us at programs@collierhomelesscoalition.org