Hope Florida

Scroll through our feed to read and see the testimonials of people who have found hope and help through Hope Florida.

Hope Florida works alongside faith institutions, to connect people who need help with people who want to help. When a church becomes a Hope Florida partner, they reach more people in their community. Sign up today! Call 833-GET-HOPE or visit: hopeflorida.com/give-help/.

“I’m really excited to be part of the team. For me, the kind of work I do, I feel it’s so important… Because I believe together… we can make a big difference.” Ron, Hope Florida Navigator

Hope Florida supports people in need by assisting them with a plan for lasting stability. More than 87% of Hope Florida participants referred to @CareerSourceFL experienced wage gains within six months.   Call (833) GET-HOPE to begin building your plan with a Hope Navigator.

To close out 2025, here is a special thank you from Dawn, our Director of Partnerships, to the amazing partners who help us carry out our mission. We couldn’t do this work without you. Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year!

“We're creating a strong network of partners who can help us connect those individuals to the right resources at the right time….We're working with employers who…are committed to creating opportunities that help us get our folks on a path to prosperity. That's Hope Florida.”

Hope Florida connects those in need with not just short-term assistance, but also a plan for lasting stability.   More than 33,000 Hope Florida participants have reduced or eliminated their reliance on government assistance. Call (833) GET-HOPE to begin building your plan today.

“[Hope Florida is] a partnership. It’s a new philosophy of how government does business and I have seen it work time and time again.”

Hope Florida works alongside faith institutions to connect people who need help with people who want to help.   Becoming a Hope Florida partner can help your faith institution maximize its impact in your community.   Call 833-GET-HOPE or visit: hopeflorida.com/give-help/

“With the Hope Florida program, we are able to help Floridians find help. We’re connecting them to resources within the community, working alongside individuals, following them on their journey as they achieve their version of economic self-sufficiency.”

“In Florida, we have the [Hope Florida] program, which is wonderful in that it helps connect the veterans with various services in their local community… [Hope Florida] is a wonderful program, and we here in Florida are very fortunate to have it available to us.”

“Without [Hope Florida], I’m not sure where we would be, but I know that with [Hope Florida], we were able to find a bigger community, build a bigger community, and give someone a place to call their home.”

Meet Melissa, a member of Genesis Church, which is a Hope Florida partner. Because of Hope Florida, Melissa has the opportunity to help families in the foster care system and leverage the power of the community to provide solutions for Floridians in need.

A veteran and caregiver for his family was struggling to find housing. After delays with a support provider, a Hope Navigator stepped in, uncovered a critical case management gap, and resolved the issue. He then qualified for a new apartment, giving his family peace of mind.

David, a Hope Florida mentor, has been a steady presence since his mentee re-entered foster care in 2019. From encouraging sibling visits to setting academic goals, he’s offered constant support. Now, with graduation ahead, his mentee knows David will be right there beside him.

After losing her husband, a mother seeking support for herself and her son connected with a Hope Navigator. They were quickly linked to counseling, mentorship, and rental assistance to ease financial stress. Thanks to Hope Florida, this family is now healing together.

"[Hope Navigators are] out there helping veterans… Those folks will follow up and check to make sure that you’re doing well after they’ve helped you. They’re probably the finest group of folks serving Florida veterans today." - Former @HELPFLVETS Chairman Dennis Baker

After falling victim to a rental scam, a mother and her 2 children—one with a medical condition—were forced to live in their car. A Hope Navigator connected them to food and a nonprofit for housing support. Today, in a new apartment, this mother can focus on her family’s future.

An 82 year old woman who required oxygen was living out of her car, alone. She reached out to Hope Florida for help. Her tireless Hope Navigator helped her find stable housing and even reached out to the faith community who provided meals, help, and hope.

A disabled veteran returned home from medical treatment to unmanageable bills. His Hope Navigator helped him find short-term utility aid and made a plan to stabilize his finances. With compassionate guidance, he regained his sense of dignity and found a renewed sense of hope.

“I think that my role is so vital because... as a Hope Navigator [I can get] families connected to resources in their community that they may not have been aware of.”