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in: captions THE COALITION

SEPTEMBER 2012

building walls.

rebuilding lives.

639 W. Central Blvd. • Orlando, FL 32801 • 407.426.1250 CentralFloridaHomeless.org

connecting. building. celebrating.

thanks to you. connect con•nect [kuh-nekt] verb (used used with object) 1) to join, link, or fasten together; 2) unite or bind: 3) to establish communication between; 4) to cause to be associated, as in a personal or business relationship: 5) to have as an accompanying or associated feature.

Though it can be overused, the word has a variety of dictionary definitions, any one of which can stand alone as our invitation for you to connect with us.

We would love to have you join us; be linked, fastened together and united with you in our Journey Home Campaign, as we seek to raise money during this tough economic time to ensure the vital services we provide are ongoing.

We eagerly want to establish communication between you and the work of the Coalition, to let you know about the many volunteer opportunities available to you, how valuable your time and talents are to us and how you can make a difference. We want to associate with you, both personally and through your business, and have a variety of ways to develop our relationship.

And finally, we invite you to associate with the realities of homelessness we see every day, especially in light of the many myths and misconceptions that exist. By connecting with the Coalition, you’ll see that together we can make a difference in the lives of our homeless neighbors in need.

So, please read on...the accompanying pages have a host of ways to connect.

Brent A. Trotter President/CEO

you’ve been busy, central florida!

take a look at your work:

sent hundreds of homeless kids back to school

fed thousands of nutritious meals to our residents

A good education can put homeless children on the path to a brighter future. Thanks to you, the Coalition’s kids are on that path.

If you have heard about Taste of the Nation, then you know it is an exclusive, highlyanticipated foodie event that entices all of Central Florida.

You amazed us, yet again, at the annual Back 2 School Festival as you filled the Coalition with all the necessities – from backpacks to tennis shoes – to send our kids back to school!

What you may not know is how much the Coalition depends on your participation.

Because of you, our school-aged kids have the supplies, clothing, and most importantly, confidence to shine this school year.

This year, you helped to raise nearly $250,000 to fight childhood hunger. It will literally feed thousands of homeless kids, and for that, we can’t thank you enough.

helped to raise the walls on our new men’s service center Through your continuous financial support, the dream of a Men’s Service Center is finally becoming a reality.

Although it took a huge crane to actually lift the walls, you are the real muscles behind the project.

Because of you, homeless men – one of the most underserved segments of the homeless population – will soon receive the collection of services and tools necessary to return to independence.

Announcing...

...the launch of our Journey Home Campaign - a $12 million major gifts fundraising initiative to ensure the strength and viability of Coalition for the Homeless for years to come.

Whether your passion lies with serving the needs of women, children and families or the growing number of homeless veterans, there is a way for you to make a significant difference in their lives and help steer their course as they embark on their…Journey Home.

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Get your friends involved by joining us as a Table Captain at the Journey Home Breakfast on November 13th.

You will be responsible for inviting a table of guests to this free inspirational breakfast.

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The Men’s Service Center initiative will offer donors commemorative naming right opportunities while providing much-needed programs and services for one of the most underserved homeless populations in our community: men.

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Commit to the cause: make a lifechanging investment in the lives of Central Florida’s homeless. Learn more about pledging your financial resources by contacting our Development Department or visiting our website.

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donate TODAY

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connected You are part of what holds our organization together.

Getting connected with the Coalition means connecting our neighbors in need to solutions that end their crisis of homelessness. They cannot do this alone.

save the date: 11.13.12

Join us at the annual Journey Home Breakfast on November 13, 2012 at the Rosen Centre Hotel.

In one short hour, you’ll get an inspiring up-close look at how you can help transform the lives of Central Florida’s homeless men, women, and children.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Tracie Morris, Director of Development, at tracie.morris@cflhomeless.org.

hunger and homelessness awareness month This November, we are coming together as a community to strengthen our response to hunger and homelessness in Central Florida.

Join us: help us paint the city purple, participate in exciting new initiatives, and bring more people to our table. You won’t want to miss it.

For more information about getting involved, contact the Development Department at development@cflhomeless.org or 407.426.1256.

announcing: 20th annual hearts of gold We are proud to announce that the 20th Annual Hearts of Gold concert will feature Southern Rock sensation 38 Special! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 1 at Hard Rock Live at Universal Orlando.

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Tickets will go on sale soon and sponsorship opportunities are already available! Contact Tracie Morris, Director of Development, at tracie. morris@cflhomeless.org to be part of this legendary night.

more than a meal tours

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How does your support provide more than a meal to 750 homeless men, women, and children every night? Find out at a More than a Meal informational tour.

On the second Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m., the Coalition offers groups of all sizes an inspiring look behind the Coalition doors.

Contact the Development Department at development@ cflhomeless.org to RSVP.

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>> homeless kids with big goals One out of four residents at the Coalition is under the age of 18.

Thanks to our supporters, both those who give financially and those who give many hours of their time and talents, these homeless youngsters, nonetheless, have hope for a brighter future.

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In fact, in spite of their current living situations, the Coalition’s kids have BIG goals. Check out these aspirations…

7 year-old Danny dreams of being an NFL player.

7 year-old Boaz wants to be a pastor.

9 year-old Dalilah would like to be a movie producer.

9 year-old Derrick wants to be an NBA player.

10 year-old Jamilah wants to be a veterinarian.

12 year-old Kiana wants to be a nurse.

big things are happening at the Coalition

grants

gifts of securities

$30,000-$39,999 Orlando Sentinel Family Fund, a fund of the McCormick Foundation

Probably the easiest method of achieving this type of gift is to notify your broker that you wish to transfer stock to the Coalition. Once notified of your intent to give, the Coalition will provide you and your broker with account information for the transfer.

$100-$999 Drusilla Farwell Foundation Fanny Landwirth Foundation

One way to boost your charitable contributions this holiday season is to give shares of appreciated stock instead of cash. Coalition for the Homeless is happy to accept a gift of stock to benefit $1,000-$4,999 any of the programs, services, and/or for a Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation commemorative naming right in our new Men’s Enterprise Holdings Foundation Service Center. You may also donate stock to fund a charitable gift annuity. $10,000-$19,999 Entertainment Industry A gift of stock allows you to deduct the shares’ fair Foundation market value and avoid income tax on the capital PNC Foundation gain. Once your gift of stock has transferred, the $20,000-$29,999 Coalition will sell the shares and recognize the Universal Orlando Foundation donor and any designation for the gift.

Wells Fargo Foundation

$50,000-$59,999 Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation Special thanks to: Office Depot Foundation for 2,500 sackpacks

If you would like to make your year-end gift with a gift of stock, please contact Lisa Hicks, Vice President of Philanthropy, at 407.872.5791.

Bill L. Warren Chairman Timothy R. Baker AIA Vice Chairman Randy E. Schimmelpfennig Secretary Brian P. Buwalda Treasurer Brent A. Trotter President/CEO 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 Sean McLaughlin Michael Miller John P. Moskos Walter R. Nason Lee Nimkoff Elena H. Norman Laura L. Pooser Ty G. Roofner John D. Ruffier John R. Schooler 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