The Homeless Trust

As Ron Book, chair of the Homeless Trust says here, “It’s all hands on deck this weekend” to make sure our homeless are safe during the cold snap. wsvn.com/news/local/mia…

Kids are back to school this week and before we know it it's time to plan for the holidays... If your office or organization is interested in feeding the homeless during this season, now is a good time to register for a permit.  Contact feeding@miamigov.com or call 305-960-4980.

We’re proud of the progress—and more committed than ever to making veteran homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

Since then: ✅ 2,872 veterans have been housed with HUD-VASH vouchers through our partners at the Miami VA Homeless Programs. ✅ 1,729 veterans have been rapidly rehoused or prevented from becoming homeless through Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) since 2022.

It feels like yesterday but it was 2018 when @POTUS HUD Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson, joined us to announce: the functional end of veteran homelessness in our community. That means when a veteran is ready for services & housing, our Continuum has a system in place to get them housed

“I am so grateful to be able to have this role in our county.  A county I was born and raised in.  This is the most rewarding work I have ever done.  Thank you for letting me serve. “ -Victoria Mallette, HT Executive Director, celebrating 20 years with Miami-Dade County.

Now on display at the Bass Museum through July 6! Come see the winning entries from the Homeless Trust Poster Contest. Huge thanks to the @basscreativitycenter and @thebassmoa for helping us spotlight youth homelessness and for the support of the @projectupstart and @MDCPSTitleI.

As Miami Beach commissioners debate this topic today, this Miami Herald editorial is a voice of clarity. It’s time for Miami Beach commission to shoulder its responsibilities on homelessness. miamiherald.com/opinion/editor…

Sometimes our job is to listen. It builds relationships. It builds trust. Over time, it can lead to something life-changing, like a ride to a shelter & a path toward stability...

Violence is an everyday reality for our unsheltered homeless - the streets are “terrifying."  Take it from someone who was there & is now housed at Mia Casa, the nation's 1st senior citizen’s bridge housing.  A bed isn’t just comfort—it’s security, dignity, & stability.

Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust Statement on the Murder of Two Homeless Individuals in Downtown Miami #homelessmiami #miami #mdcommunity #mpdpolice #ourcity

Moving. Accurate. Thank you, Max Klaver for your thoughtful coverage. @MiamiHerald miamiherald.com/news/local/com…

@elonmusk Miami-Dade County - 90% decrease in unhoused homelessness over three decades including during the great economic downturn of 2007-13. The #305 declared a National Best practice model six times including by HUD Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson. Come see our continuum of care.

In most cases, the word “homeless” is a lie. It’s usually a propaganda word for violent drug addicts with severe mental illness.

Today we were granted $5M from @JeffBezos and Lauren Sánchez to connect Miami-Dade families experiencing homelessness with stable housing and critical services.  We were 1 of 40 organizations in the U.S. to receive a total of $110.5 million bit.ly/3CEbpl6 @Ron_L_Book

It’s #HungerAndHomelessnessAwarenessWeek. Learn about efforts being made by @HomelessMiami and consider volunteering to help the less fortunate in #OurCounty. For more information, visit homelesstrust.org/volunteer.

Celebrating a powerful journey and new beginnings at our recent graduation ceremony! Each graduate has overcome so much to get here, and we know this is just the start. Here’s to a future filled with hope, strength, and purpose — because the best is yet to come!

The Caring Place is open for emergency shelter in Miami and Broward. Please note that we have limited capacity. If you are in need of shelter, call 211 for placement and assistance. We're here to help those in need find a safe place to stay 🙏

Ahead of hurricane Milton, Miami-Dade County homeless outreach teams - @CityofMiami, @HermanosCalleUS, @CorpsHope, @MiamiBeachPD - have transported 209 unsheltered individuals into shelter. #hurricane #milton #homelesshurricane

Extreme weather conditions offer opportunities to build trust with people experiencing homelessness. Ron Book, chair of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, explains.