Supportive Housing
Providing a Doorway to a Brighter Future!
Supportive Housing
Providing a Doorway to a Brighter Future!
Our programs for individuals experiencing homelessness and low-income residents of Brevard strengthen the community in many meaningful ways. We support individuals and families in attaining and maintaining stable, productive lives; offer children the chance to grow and learn in safe, nurturing environments; and provide housing for older adults and people with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities who would otherwise have nowhere to turn.
We also revitalize distressed neighborhoods by transforming neglected buildings into attractive, affordable homes. These services increase housing stability, treat substance use and mental health disorders, and ultimately decrease hospitalizations, associated criminal activity, and incarceration—saving Brevard County thousands of taxpayer dollars while building a healthier, safer community for all.
To increase and provide affordable, accessible, and quality housing solutions and supportive services that promote self-sufficiency and independence for Veterans, individuals, and families experiencing housing instability and homelessness.
To become a key provider of affordable supportive housing, recognized for its compassionate response to the problems experienced as a result of homelessness and housing instability.
1989 – Our Beginning
Housing for Homeless was founded as The Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless of Brevard County, a networking agency focused on addressing homelessness county-wide. Over time, we began acquiring properties through lease, purchase, and renovation—growing to more than 80 housing units for program participants.
1997 – First HUD Partnership
We secured our first contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide transitional housing and supportive services to persons experiencing homelessness.
2001 – Expanding Supportive Housing
A second HUD award established our permanent supportive housing program for people with disabilities. We also launched two transitional housing programs for homeless veterans, funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration (VA).
2003 – Becoming a CHDO
We became a Certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), meeting HUD, State of Florida, and Brevard County requirements. This designation allowed us to apply for local and state funding for development and rehabilitation projects.
2009 – New Developments for Veterans
We opened Victory Village, a new housing development for disabled veterans, along with Tropic Hammock, a 10-unit apartment building in Titusville.
2015 – A New Name
As our mission evolved beyond food assistance, we officially changed our name to Housing for Homeless.
2017 – Launching Rapid Rehousing
We transitioned our civilian transitional housing program into a Rapid Rehousing (RRH) model, offering rental assistance through third-party landlords.
2018 – Veteran Services Strengthened
We launched a new program serving chronically homeless veterans with significant substance use and mental health challenges. This program also includes 24-hour on-site staffing and security.
2020 – Continued Growth
We expanded our intake of Section 8/HUD-VASH clients and acquired 10 additional properties, bringing our total to 91.
2021 – Healing First Partnership
In collaboration with Health First and Parrish Medical Center, we launched Healing First, a program providing housing for post-surgical patients who would otherwise be discharged into homelessness.
2023 – Becoming HfH Supportive Housing
Doing business as HfH Supportive Housing, aligns our name with our mission. By this time, we were managing 93 units, including permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, Section 8/VASH, and low-income units.
2024 – Orchid Lake Opens
We completed our first major development, Orchid Lake in Cocoa, offering 90 units—half reserved for individuals we’ve lifted out of homelessness, and the other half for workforce housing. This project doubled our housing capacity.
2025 – Continued Expansion
Orchid Lake reached 100% occupancy. Our next development, Fox Pointe in Holly Hill, is scheduled to open later in 2025 with 70 additional units.