The Camillus House has provided aid to Miami's homeless for over 40 years, and doesn't look like it's stopping. After a legal battle, and the worsening of the economy, the Camillus House finally is making progress on getting their new home.
Like downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Camillus House has been plagued with the comments of many downtown visitors and residents who feel the shelter/kitchen offers little more than to attract the city's homeless thereby detracting from the overall appearance and commerce occurring in the Downtown Miami area. They are now ready to move their operation to a bigger and better home, a project costing $81 million.
The project seeks to put an end to chronic homelessness and will provide 340 new beds for the homeless as well as counseling services, a soup kitchen, and even a kennel for the homeless with pets according to the Sun-Sentinel. The project will provide over 100 permanent jobs for Miami residents, as well as construction jobs in the initial phases. The Camillus House hopes to get and keep the homeless off the streets.
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