About Us

From one meal served to the largest organization caring for the homeless in South Florida.

Rebuilding Broken Lives

More than 33,000 individuals and families are served each year by Camillus House. Learn more about our organization.

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History & Mission
Brother Mathias Standing Next to Sign
History & Mission
Our work began quietly in 1960 when a Catholic brother fed a hungry Cuban exile. Today, Camillus House is the most broad-based homeless services provider in South Florida.
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Financials
financial calculator
Financials
Sound fiscal practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned Camillus House gold star ratings from Guidestar, and the highest 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest charity evaluator.
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Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Our dedicated team considers our mission to serve Miami-Dade County’s poor and vulnerable among the most important work in the world.
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Our Impact
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Our Impact
Camillus House has helped South Florida’s most vulnerable, serving 10+ million meals, providing 10.5+ million nights of shelter and housing, and supplying clothing, medical care, counseling, job training and more to countless others.
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Partners
Our Partners
Partners
Our Partners
When caring partners join our mission, the lift becomes lighter, and the impact in number of lives changed, extraordinary.
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Press Room
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Press Room
As a nationally recognized leader in the fight against homelessness, Camillus House offers valuable insight and information on the problem – and solutions.
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Get to Know Us

How and why does homelessness happen to some and not to others? What can be done about it; and what makes the Camillus House approach to the problem unique? Most important: Does it work?

Big questions – and answers that may surprise you. Take five minutes to listen, learn, and contemplate … and see if you agree!

Our Mission & History

Careers at Camillus

Compassionate? Committed? Live your best life by helping our community’s most vulnerable to get their’s back! See our openings and apply today.

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Camillus House’s Project Phoenix is a Life Changing Program

~ By Josie Gulliksen ~ 11 years ago, Destiny, then a 20 year old and a Rhode Island native, moved to Miami with her mother and stepfather. Now 31 and thriving thanks to Project Phoenix, her life took a series…

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Team Paradise Sailing Program

Camillus House Youth Set Sail and Learn Life Skills with Team Paradise

The open air second floor at the US Sailing Center in Coconut Grove is where youth gather to set sail out on Biscayne Bay. The enviable view is one that awaits them as they learn to navigate the waters on…

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In the News

  • CHEF Challenge on WSVN 7 Spotlight

    CHEF Challenge on WSVN 7 Spotlight

    Once a homeless family has a roof over their head again, they often struggle to put meals on the table, but thanks to a South Florida food blogger, they are ready to face the challenge. Kevin Ozebek has the scoop on 7Spotlight. Watch Online

  • WPLG-ABC News Story

    WPLG-ABC News Story

    Camillus House served its 61st annual Thanksgiving feast for Miami’s homeless and offered haircuts too. Annaliese Garcia reports. Read Story

  • Florida Catholic News Service Story

    Florida Catholic News Service Story

    Homeless veterans find a home: Camillus House, Miami-Dade County team up to provide shelter at renovated Somerville Residence. Darnell Metcalf, left, and Rodney Grant are pictured here on a balcony of their new home, Camillus House's Somerville Residence. Read Story