The county’s homeless agency lost out on about $5 million in federal aid that was earmarked to fund housing for about 700 people, officials said. “It has a real devastating impact on us,” said Ron Book, the prominent lobbyist who serves as the volunteer chairman of the county’s Homeless Trust, a board that oversees Miami-Dade’s…
By Carolina Del Busto | MAY 2, 2016 | 11:05AM Three hours before sunset this past Saturday, a crowd of more than 50 people gathered around a small stage at the Wynwood Yard. Organizers took the microphone and announced a few simple rules for the day’s activities: There are 12 spots on the map; each team will…
By Francisco Alvarado Despite packing Miami City Hall with supporters and social service advocates, Lotus House failed to get the city commission’s initial blessing for the Overtown homeless shelter’s new $25 million development. Following an impassioned speech by Commission Chairman Keon Hardemon about Overtown being used as a dumping ground for facilities like Lotus House,…
Lotus House executive director and president Constance Collins CARL JUSTE MIAMI HERALD By David Smiley dsmiley@miamiherald.com APRIL 28, 2016 10:56 PM A planned $25 million expansion of a Miami shelter for homeless women and children was delayed by at least a month Thursday after Miami Commissioners said Lotus House leaders ought to spend more…
The Lotus House Endowment Fund has secured a construction loan and plans to privately fund the $25 million project. Collins says Lotus House plans to immediately seek building permits should the commission sign off on the expansion, which would require two hearings. But the shelter’s plans are getting some push-back from a crucial source: Commission…
The staff at BHG worked together to plan a whole day of fun-filled activities for the women and children at the shelter. With BHG providing all of the necessary materials, the children decorated small pots and created their own miniature herb gardens. Volunteers from Bankers Healthcare Group also provided and served lunch to the shelter…
On April 6, Hermès Design District hosted the Power of the Purse annual luncheon to benefit the Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade. Famous supermodel turned entrepreneur, Elle Macpherson served as the event’s honorary chair. We had the chance to talk to Macpherson about the organization. How did you become involved with the Power of the Purse…
Miami’s Lotus House to double its size New village will provide additional support for 490 women, children a neighborhood health clinic and children’s wellness center Miami Times staff report | 3/2/2016, 2 p.m. It’s no secret that homelessness is one of the most pressing issues facing Miami. But often overlooked is the high percentage of women and children…
Lotus House seeks approval for new $25M Overtown facility Lotus Village will span 120,000 square feet and include 140 living units By Katherine Kallergis Ten years after opening Lotus House in a handful of rehabbed buildings in Overtown, the shelter will go before the city of Miami Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board on Wednesday with plans for…
In 2006, their childhood friend Angela Veninga invited them to a school where she was teaching special-needs students. They had an instant connection with the children and thought about involving at-risk, underserved communities with the restorative benefits of art. That’s when the Scrollathon was born. The brothers had received a donation of 10,000 belts and…