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in: captions THE COALITION

MARCH 2012

We have broken ground on the Men’s Service Center...

Coalition for the Homeless is pleased to release the second issue of in: captions, our new newsletter design! in: captions will provide you with brief descriptions, or captions, of what is going on at the Coalition.

Look inside for --:: words from our Coalition family :: Coalition client and volunteer stories :: a recap of the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Giving :: upcoming events :: and more!

...and are looking towards a brighter future!

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Not long ago, Rod had a steady job of 10 years. When his budget tightened in response to the economic downturn, however, he was forced to look for an additional job.

Unbeknownst to him, this breached the contract with his first position and, as a result, he was let go.

a day in the life

No longer able to pay his rent, Rod came to the Coalition’s Men’s Pavilion.

Every day he was homeless, he looked for employment.

In the interim, he kept busy by helping in the Pavilion.

Eventually, upon Coalition staff ’s urging, Rod applied to a jobs program Despite his reading disability and which offered life and work training living situation at the time, Rod to people in need. graduated from the three-month program. With his mom and sister For the next 12 weeks, while sitting proudly amid the crowd participating in the jobs program at his graduation ceremony, staff curriculum, the Men’s Pavilion members announced that Rod was provided Rod with a place to eat, the recipient of a new car! Having been so moved by his dedication sleep, and study. “It was really tough,” and determination throughout the preceding 12 weeks, they chose he recalls. To stay motivated, he made a list of personal goals. Among the list, him along with two others. getting his own form of transportation, Due to his improved job skills, newfound confidence, and reliable finding a job, and reconnecting with his mode of transportation, Rod was soon offered a position at children were the most important.

Walmart. He also reconnected with his kids!

The Coalition continues to assist Rod on his path back to independence . After demonstrating his economic and employment stability, he moved into an apartment through our Scattered Site Housing Program. He receives continued case management and rental assistance as he transitions back into the community.

Rod has been working at Walmart for nearly two years and currently has his sights set on a management position. “I tell the people I work with that I’ve slept on the floor of the Coalition,” he said.

“They usually don’t believe me though, because they see all that I’ve accomplished now.”

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REPLAY!

As you may know, the NBA All-Star game and festivities were in Orlando in February. What you may not have known, howeve that the league dedicated the weekend to more than just bask

NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service More than 1,500 NBA All-Stars, partners, and volunteers participated in the NBA Cares AllStar Day of Service in Central Florida on Friday, February 24, 2012.

We are so grateful the NBA chose Coalition for the Homeless as a key location to create an restore during this day of service! In partnership with HP, State Farm, and Hands On Orlando the league’s global community outreach initiative revamped the interior and exterior of the Coalition, leaving it looking better than ever!

Volunteers filled the Coalition and didn’t leave anything untouched. Each group worked tirelessly to complete their assigned tasks.

The Center for Women and Families’ (CWF) computer lab received new laptops and a printer, new furniture, and a fresh coat of paint!

Other jobs included painting the CWF’s 27 family living spaces and the main hallway, refurbishing the CWF family TV room, redesigning the children’s playground area, cleaning the daycare center toys, revamping the Men’s Park, and lots of landscaping!

Additionally, a handful of the talented volunteers painted beautiful murals for us – one on the side of the Children’s Enrichment Center and one to be put in the new Men’s Service Cente By giving our facilities a face-lift, each and every one of these projects helped improve our ability to transform the lives of homeless men, women, and families with children.

The NBA Cares volunteers also prepared and served meals in our Men’s Pavilion and packaged ‘to-go’ lunches for our clients in support of Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign.

Almost 300 volunteers; NBA Commissioner David Stern; NBA legends and VIPs; and NBA A Stars Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Lebron James, Derrick Rose, Deron Williams, Kevin Duran Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, and Tony Parker spent the afternoon at the Coalition, reminding u just how much can be accomplished when we work together as a community!

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After exploring volunteer opportunities at several organizations, Mark Cavalleri decided in May 2011 that the Coalition is where his time and talents fit the best.

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Within months, Mark made an impact on our clients.

He started on July 23, 2012 by sponsoring a ‘Water Day’ that provided a day of summer fun every kid deserves. The following Saturday, and every subsequent Saturday since then, he organized an afternoon of flag football.

The flag football Saturdays, which sometimes end with a cookout, have quickly grown from two to 22 eager football fans. Thanks to Mark, these youngsters are given a day each week, off-campus and away from their troubles, to simply enjoy being a kid.

“It’s not just about football though,” Mark said. “We try to teach the kids responsibility, discipline, self-soothing, and how to work hard. We teach them things that are important, especially given their situations.”

Having grown up without the best of home lives himself, Mark understands the importance of having someone support and believe in you. In addition to coaching the weekly flag football games, he has sponsored ‘Bounce Houses,’ taken the Coalition kids to Dave & Buster’s, and mentors three former Coalition residents. “Just being there makes a huge difference to them,” he said.

On top of giving his time, Mark is also a member of our Journey Home Giving Society, a select group of donors committed to giving at least $1,000 per year for five years. “There is no better investment of my time and money. Nothing can bring me more joy,” he said. “I appreciate being a small part of the big things that go on here.”

Also recognizing Mark for his illustrious kindness, Lifestyle Magazine featured him in an article this month. Be sure to read about our dear friend!

events

Coalition for the Homeless benefits from various events and happenings held throughout the year.

Follow our timeline below to catch up on what has happened – and to avoid missing what is coming!

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We invite you to take a humbling, hour-long look at how we offer our clients more than just a meal.

Attendees will get an up-close glimpse at how the Coalition transforms the lives of homeless men, women, and families with children. More than a Meal visits are held on the second Tuesday of every month and include a light lunch and tour of our main campus.

The next session is on March 13, 2012. Contact Tracie Morris at tracie.morris@cflhomeless.org or 407.426.1265 to reserve your spot.

March 13, 2012 February 10, 2012

We are still overjoyed about the recent groundbreaking on our new Men’s Service Center!

We celebrated the monumental moment with elected officials, present and past board members, community partners, and Parramore neighbors.

Construction of the much-needed, two-story residential facility is expected to be completed in 2013. The new facility will position the Coalition to enhance its services to homeless men.

For photos of this historic day, check out our Facebook page!

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March 24, 2012

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April 20, 2012 The Doug Spencer 16 th Annual Golf Challenge is quickly ap proaching!

Golfers of all ability lev els are invited to join this unique ev ent.

Participants will race around the Falcon’s Fire Golf Club champi onship golf cour se in individual carts, compe ting to see who can pl ay the most holes in five hour s.

All golfers are asked to raise a minimum of $1,500 by soliciting pl edges from friends, fam ily, and business associate s for each hole they pl ay .

All proceeds will bene fit the Coalition.

In addition to fun, the afternoon will include a box lunch, snacks, wat er, and an open bevera ge cart. The day ends with an awards dinner and lots of great prizes. Who knew giving a hand up could be so much fun!

DOUG SPENCER

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GOLF CHALLENGE

board of grants directors Bill L. Warren Chairman Timothy R. Baker AIA Vice Chairman Vacant Secretary Brian P. Buwalda Treasurer Brent A. Trotter President/CEO

William Andrews Christopher Annunziato Carlos A. Barrios, PE Bakari F. Burns Fara K. Dantzler Sylvia Doggett-Jones Tracey L. Ellerson Glenn M. Fournier Eric D. Gassman David C. Grimm John E. Hearn Christine S. Kefauver Fred R. Kittinger, Jr. Ronald R. Lamb Trevor Larsen, PE Dana Loncar Alex Martins John P. Moskos Walter R. Nason Lee Nimkoff Elena Norman Laura Pooser Ty G. Roofner John D. Ruffier Randy E. Schimmelpfennig Douglas M. Spencer Scott R. Stahley Samuel C. Stephens III Barbara Larson Stuart Charles Tews Richard G. Wack Robert F. Wagner Thomas J. Wilkes Brian T. Wilson James D. Wright, PhD Aaron Zandy

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$100-$999 Betty W. Monroe Philanthropic Fund Neil and Malka Webman Family Philanthropic Fund Teresa and Paul Finer Philanthropic Fund Walmart #943 $1,000-$4,999 Charles Schwab Foundation CNA Foundation Harry P. Leu Foundation Joe and Judy Wiginton Family Foundation Liane Ginsberg Family Fund Robert B. White, Jr. The Bond Foundation Track Shack Foundation Walmart #890 Walmart #1374 Walmart #3782 Walmart #4211 Walmart #4332 Walmart #4425 Walmart #5875

$5,000-$9,999 The Martin Andersen – Gracia Andersen Foundation VNA Foundation Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation $10,000-$19,999 Publix Super Markets Charities The Chesley G. Magruder Foundation The Jack Holloway Foundation The JC Foundation Walker Family Foundation Winn-Dixie Foundation $20,000-$29,999 TD Charitable Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation $30,000-$49,999 Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation Orlando Magic Youth Fund, a fund of the McCormick Foundation $50,000-$99,000 Walmart Foundation

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Mr. Ralph Addington Mr. Andrew Asher Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Barrios Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Brockman Mr. and Mrs. John Cash, Jr. Mr. John Cash, III Mr. Roderick Cashe Mr. Mark Cavalleri Mr. Paul Curasi Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eastwood Mr. Timothy Elwood Mr. and Mrs. Sean Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. John Hillenmeyer Ms. Stephanie Jackson Ms. Christine Kefauver Mr. Ryan McDavid Mr. Charles Scott McLeod Mr. Rafael Mena Mr. and Mrs. Michael Miller Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nimkoff Mr. and Mrs. Ty Roofner Mrs. Joan Ruffier Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Rush Mr. and Mrs. Bill Warren Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Don Wordell Dr. James D. Wright and Christine Stewart Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

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