Hope Florida

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

After fleeing unsafe housing, a single mom of six moved to Daytona Beach with little to her name. Needing beds for her kids, she turned to Hope Florida. Her Hope Navigator connected her with a local church that provided beds and mattresses, helping her family rebuild and restart.

Jake, Hope Florida mentor, took on the case of 5 siblings in foster care who needed mentorship. As a steady role model, he is helping one brother catch up in school and pursue his passions. Another just made the honor roll. Jake works hard to never miss a call from the family.

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.”

As a training and policy specialist with Hope Florida, LaShundra proudly works to empower Floridians. Through Hope Florida’s mission of connecting people with resources and support, she and her team help individuals and families overcome obstacles and build brighter futures.

Whether you are a faith-based group, a nonprofit, a business, or an individual with a heart to serve, Hope Florida offers ways to be part of the solution for those in need in your community and across the state. Visit HopeFlorida.com/give-help to sign up to be a partner today!

No one should face challenges alone. Our Hope Navigators work closely with Floridians to understand their specific needs and guide them toward helpful resources. By bringing together public and private support, we help people find lasting solutions.

Meet Alicia, a dedicated mentor who’s changing lives and inspiring brighter futures for foster youth in our state thanks to Hope Florida.

Take a peek at the work of Hope Navigators at the Florida Department of Education. 👇

Lakisha serves as a Hope Navigator at @EducationFL, where she is passionate about empowering parents and children to thrive through the transformative impact of Hope Florida.

A single mom on bed rest in her 3rd trimester lost work and housing. She called Hope Florida, and her Navigator found housing help and requested baby supplies via CarePortal. A Miami church stepped up and delivered everything. Now, she has a steady job and reliable income.

A mom left her job to care for her daughter whose school wasn’t meeting her needs, but struggled with income and housing. A Hope Navigator helped her find stable housing and a new supportive school with therapy and aftercare. Now, she’s working again and her daughter is thriving.

A former Florida foster youth with autism turned to Hope Florida for help returning to school. Her Navigator connected her to the services she needed and a local church that provided school supplies. With support in place, she’s now focused on finishing her degree.

Navigators Liz and Sandra explain how Hope Florida helps Floridians reduce or eliminate reliance on government assistance and empowers them to achieve prosperity and hope. Call 833-GET-HOPE today to get connected!

Hear from Alexsis, a Hope Navigator at the Florida Department of @elderaffairs 👇 "I appreciate the opportunity to help Florida’s seniors live well and age well."

Pregnant and on the verge of homelessness, a young 17-year-old woman in Miami called a trusted mentor who referred her to Hope Florida. Her Navigator worked diligently to secure her safe housing. Now in a supportive home, she’s on a path to thrive as a student and mother-to-be.

A senior woman without internet access was overwhelmed by the disability parking permit process. With steady guidance from an @elderaffairs Hope Navigator—and his proactive coordination with her doctor—the process was simplified and completed.

An Army veteran in Leon County reached out to Hope Florida when he was temporarily unable to pay his utility bill. A Hope Navigator quickly helped him apply for emergency assistance, securing utility support and connecting him with other resources in his time of need.

Facing hunger, a mother of a son with significant health challenges received vital support through Hope Florida. Thanks to her Hope Navigator's work, a local church in Kissimmee quickly contributed food and personal care supplies to provide for her family's immediate needs.