Linda Collazo sits surrounded by her husband and three of her five children in her apartment. She remembers what life was like when the family had no place of their own – before she came to Brother Mathias Place,…

Geraldine and her team of committed volunteers work at Women’s Shower Program at Camillus House, starting her morning promptly at 6:00 am to prepare for the influx of homeless women soon to arrive. In operations now for the past fifteen…

Upon meeting Samson Howard, one quickly sees his warm smile and an indelible sense of gratitude in his eyes. Samson, who has been working for Camillus House for more than ten years, was recently promoted to Emergency Housing Manager.…

Carlos has been a part of Camillus house since early 2019. “I had never heard of Camillus House,” he admits. Carlos was homeless for months on the streets of Miami, Florida. “I was doing all kinds of dirt to…

“Terrible.” Rita, a mother of three, whispers the word to describe her five months living homeless in Miami last year. She closes her eyes and shutters visibly at the memory. “I got so tired of being hungry or thirsty,”…

When you look at Kizzy Sims and her five children, you would never guess that they’ve been homeless for the last year. They are a happy family, and the brightly dressed kids are laughing as they clamor for their young…

Camillus House, one of Greater Miami’s most recognized and respected not-for-profit organizations, raised more than $1 million at “The Auction,” its ninth annual spring fundraising event held on Saturday, April 27th at The Coral Gables Country Club. The event proceeds…

Stephan Campbell walked in with his head held high and chest out, beaming from ear to ear. You could tell he was tired, but he didn’t look anywhere near his 57 years. “I worked a 13-hour shift yesterday. It was…

Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Hospitality Institute, working under the umbrella of the Miami International Hospitality Center, is offering Camillus House residents comprehensive kitchen cook employment training at the shelter, which offers a variety of services and care for poor and homeless individuals. The Kitchen…

Camillus House is pleased to announce the opening of a new outdoor area designed to support a host of therapeutic experiences for clients. The initiative was made possible by The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and HandsOn Miami, part of…