Community Coalition On Homelessness Corporation

Day resource center - the day resource center offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to meet their basic needs. Clients have access to hot showers, clean clothing, shoes, laundry services, restrooms, telephones, and a computer lab. Additional services include haircuts, mail delivery, and assistance with obtaining food stamps, birth certificates, and legal identification. The day resource center's bike shop also plays a key role in providing opportunities by repairing and distributing bikes to nearly 700 clients annually, helping them improve mobility and access to resources.

Transitional development program - in fiscal year 2023-2024, turning points provided over $1.4 million in housing and utility assistance to individuals and families, with over 78% of this support aimed at preventing homelessness. While we also assist those currently experiencing homelessness, our primary focus is on helping individuals and families remain stably housed. In addition to financial assistance, clients receive case management, support, and referrals to community partners, all designed to address barriers and help families maintain stable housing and achieve long-term stability.

Community resource navigation program - when families in crisis don't know where to turn, turning points community resource navigation team is there to help. The goal is to connect individuals and families to the many available community resources in our community. Navigators don't just refer people to other agenciesthey make sure the connection is successful. They call agencies, confirm support is available, help fill out paperwork, gather necessary documents, and advocate to ensure that each family gets the help they need. No dead ends. No being shuffled from place to place. Just real solutions.

Yellow ribbon program - the yellow ribbon program provides basic needs services, case management, employment assistance, financial assistance, and support for veterans and veteran families, with a focus on gaining long-term sustainability. Community coalition on homelessness corp turning points serves as the community coalition on homelessness corporation for manatee county, as recognized by the state of florida. In addition to providing direct services to individuals and families to prevent and end homelessness in our community, turning points also advocates in the community on issues related to homelessness. Major issues such as affordable housing, livable wages, access to healthcare, and education for families at risk are all contributors to the prevalence of homelessness in our community. Turning points provides leadership in bringing awareness to these and other issues, educating the public about homelessness, its causes, and what the community can do to be part of the solution.