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H.O.M.E. of Daytona Beach is the proud recipient of the Self Development of People Grant. Self-Development of People is a ministry that affirms God’s concern for humankind. They are Presbyterians and ecumenical partners dissatisfied with poverty and oppression, united in faith and action through sharing, confronting, and enabling by participating in the empowerment of economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people, seeking to change the structures that perpetuate poverty, oppression and injustice.
Homeless Bill of Rights
Homeless Bill of Rights Passes in CT & IL!!
Grassroots organizations, service providers, homeless advocates, students, and politicians are rallying across the country to convey the message that homeless individuals have civil rights that must to be fully respected and protected.
In June, it became clear to us that a national civil rights movement is forming under the legislative banner "Homeless Bill of Rights." Following the stall of California’s Homeless Person’s Rights and Fairness Act (AB-5) in the state’s Assembly Appropriates Committee, we saw two wins with the passage of bills by Illinois(May 28th) and Connecticut (June 5th). Both bills ensure that homeless individuals have the right to:
- move freely in public spaces without threat of harassment or arrest from law enforcement
- receive and maintain fair housing and employment
- access to emergency media care
- register to vote
The National Coalition for the Homeless understands the weight and value Homeless Bill of Rights hold. Unfortunately, without these essential documents, un-housed persons face harassment or criminal charges for resting, receiving meals, asking for monetary assistance, and having personal property in public spaces (just to name a few).
About H.O.M.E
Four years ago nine men and women some who lived in houses and some who were without shelter walked into the media room at City Island Library for the purpose of discussing and better understanding homelessness. H.O.M.E. of Daytona Beach was born. We now have 85 members. A membership that consist of men and women from all walks of life. H.O.M.E. stands for “Homeless and Others for a Meaningful Exchange” Our group decided that we wanted to make a difference. We wanted to bring about change. We wanted to work with other agencies and community leaders in Volusia County to make a positive difference in the lives of people living in our community. H.O.M.E of Daytona Beach Inc. was formed May 5th 2011.
I would like to thank our membership I would like to thank everyone who has helped our organization help others.
Your friend,
Brad Carter
H.O.M.E. of Daytona Beach Inc
Four years ago nine men and women some who lived in houses and some who were without shelter walked into the media room at City Island Library for the purpose of discussing and better understanding homelessness. H.O.M.E. of Daytona Beach was born. We now have 85 members. A membership that consist of men and women from all walks of life. H.O.M.E. stands for “Homeless and Others for a Meaningful Exchange” Our group decided that we wanted to make a difference. We wanted to bring about change. We wanted to work with other agencies and community leaders in Volusia County to make a positive difference in the lives of people living in our community. H.O.M.E of Daytona Beach Inc. was formed May 5th 2011.
I would like to thank our membership I would like to thank everyone who has helped our organization help others.
Your friend,
Brad Carter
H.O.M.E. of Daytona Beach Inc
“What it really adds up to be is love. Not the kind of love you may have for members of your family or even a beloved family pet but the kind of love that I believe God has instilled in us all, the capacity to love our fellow man instinctively, a compassionate kind of love that is not based in sympathy but is fueled by our god given need to love our neighbor.”
Brad Carter