In this Florida Catholic article by Jim Davis, he reports on a farewell mass and reception for Brother Raphael Mieszala, O.H., who after 20 years with Camillus House has been assigned elsewhere by the Hospitaller Order of St. John…

Joanne Tavares’ face is blank, she can’t find words to describe her family’s circumstances. Her husband, José, glances at her and then speaks softly to a visitor, “Here’s what it took for us to get here. I’ll tell you what…

It’s often said that God does not give us anything we can’t handle. And that is how Keith Castrillo dealt with the life changing experience that almost left him, and his family, on the street. In January of 2016, Keith…

Camillus House has been awarded a generous $10,000 grant from the Banfield Foundation® to fund the Homeless Pet Project (HPP). Through the HPP, in addition to the Joanna and Greg Swienton Dog Kennel and dog walk area, the program…

Parents understand how hard it can be to raise children today. From packing lunches for school, to helping our kids with their homework or taking them to see the doctor, parents do the most they can to ensure that their…

Camillus House is profoundly grateful to Tony & Jennette Pedro, their family and the scores of volunteers from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church for hosting their 14th annual Christmas party for more than 400…

Camillus House celebrated its 19th Annual Hope for All Gala at the Hilton Miami Downtown, on Saturday, December 8th, 2018. The sold-out event raised over $2 million to improve the lives of individuals and families who are poor and homeless in our…

Peace on earth to men and women of goodwill, who work quietly and patiently each day, in their families and in society, to build a more humane and just world. Pope Francis As Christmas approaches and we prepare to celebrate…

Camillus House celebrated its 58th annual Thanksgiving Day feast at its main campus in Miami's Health District. More than 100 volunteers including Florida Lt. Governor Carlos López-Cantera, State Senator Lauren Book, City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Miami-Dade State…

Richard Smith’s confident handshake and sense of purpose compliment his southern hospitality and kind manner. Born in New Orleans, the 48 year-old former Navy Yeoman first came to Miami in 2008 after a mandatory evacuation of his home town…