Homeless Coalition Newsletters
Each newsletter from the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County offers a window into our work—highlighting a central story that explains, educates, or inspires. From celebrating the power of volunteers to unpacking why children’s programs matter, these monthly updates share the heart of our mission and how your support helps families move from a housing crisis to self-sufficiency.
2026 Newsletters
February 2026: Love in Action — Working Families, Building Stability
For working parents rebuilding their lives, love looks like early mornings, long shifts, and the determination to create a better future for their children. Stable housing and coordinated support make work possible, as seen in Shanice’s powerful journey from surviving to leading. Plus, updates on our community garden and efforts to expand stability for more working families in St. Johns County.
January 2026: A Fresh Start Made Possible
This issue explains how the Homeless Coalition helps families move out of survival mode and toward self-sufficiency through stable housing and coordinated, on-site support. You’ll also meet Connie, a mom building momentum through employment and financial learning, and find details on an upcoming community event supporting our mission.
2025 Newsletters
As the year closes, we’re celebrating the kindness that surrounded our families through food drives, holiday giving, and volunteers who show up every week. This issue features a powerful reminder that small acts can make a big difference, plus a story of how our walk-in office helps neighbors in crisis navigate real barriers like replacing vital documents.
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November 2025: Let’s Get Real About Food Insecurity
This issue highlights how food insecurity threatens a family’s path to stability, especially as many working parents rely on SNAP to keep food on the table. You’ll also see how our pantry is responding to record demand, plus a “From Struggle to Strength” story that shows how quickly a setback can ripple through a family’s budget.
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October 2025: Phase One Funded, Phase Two Begins — More Homes for Families
This month’s issue celebrates a major milestone as the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds complete the funding for Phase One of our campus expansion. Construction is now underway, paving the way for 16 new affordable homes that will help more parents and children move from homelessness to stability. Plus: meet Safae, whose journey from struggle to strength shows the impact of your support.
September 2025: Celebrating Milestones, Building What Comes Next
This month’s issue reflects on 27 years of milestones that shaped the Homeless Coalition’s impact in St. Johns County—and the exciting next chapter ahead. Learn how our $1,000 by 1,000 Campaign will help fund new homes, a Children’s Education Center, and expanded services for families in need. Plus: meet Jenny, a mom of five pursuing her CAM license, see campus moments of community and connection, and get details on our upcoming Low Country Boil fundraiser.
August 2025: When Working Families Lose Their Homes
This month’s issue highlights the rising tide of evictions in St. Johns County and the widening gap between wages and housing costs—even for employed parents. You’ll learn how your support is powering our campus expansion, giving families the stability they need to rebuild. Plus: summer camp moments from our kids, volunteer impact, and how you can be one of the 1,000 who helps build what comes next.
July 2025: What Drives Family Homelessness—and Who Pays the Highest Price
This issue shines a spotlight on the crisis of housing instability in St. Johns County and the impossible choices families face when rent outpaces income. From rising evictions to food insecurity, children often bear the greatest burden. With your support, the Homeless Coalition offers not just shelter, but a path to long-term stability through case management, childcare support, education, and compassion.
June 2025: Why Children’s Programs Matter
With summer in full swing, this issue focuses on why our Children’s Program is a cornerstone of family stability. From addressing trauma to promoting healing and education, we explore how our programming nurtures the youngest residents on our campus.
May 2025: A Month of Milestones – Honoring Mothers, Groundbreaking Progress, & Federal Budget Challenges
May’s newsletter highlights the resilience of the mothers currently living on campus, celebrates the groundbreaking for Phase 1 of our West Augustine expansion, and discusses the serious implications of proposed federal budget cuts on homeless services.
April 2025: The Indispensable Power of Volunteers
In honor of National Volunteer Month, we dedicated this issue to the incredible people who give their time, skills, and heart to help families experiencing homelessness. Volunteers are more than helpers—they’re the heartbeat of our mission.
March 2025: Why Affordable Rental Homes Matter
In this issue, we explain why access to truly affordable rental housing is essential for families experiencing homelessness. With rising rents outpacing wages in St. Johns County, we explore the connection between housing insecurity and long-term stability—and what the Coalition is doing to close the gap.
February 2025: Love Isn’t Just a Feeling—It’s an Action
This issue explores how love is lived out every day on our West Augustine campus—not just through emotion, but through action. From stable housing and after-school programs to food pantry services and monthly community events, the Homeless Coalition is built on the belief that compassion fuels transformation. When we act with love, families and entire communities grow stronger.
January 2025: This Is Why What We & You Do Matters
This issue opens the year with a message of renewal and purpose. It reflects on the daily challenges faced by families experiencing homelessness—and how your support creates turning points through shelter, life skills, and a renewed sense of hope. With 23 cottages on our West Augustine campus and a holistic approach to care, we’re building more than housing—we’re empowering families to thrive.