Orlando center for women and families schedules groundbreaking

The Coalition for the Homeless plans an October 28 groundbreaking in Orlando. The proposed center would combine temporary housing with health and support services. Orange County cites $19.5 million in county-supported funding and $10 million from Orlando. The facility is planned; the announcement does not say it is open.

Published October 27, 2026 · Sion editorial

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida plans to break ground October 28 on a new Center for Women and Families in Orlando, according to an Orange County announcement published October 26.

The county says the more than 105,000-square-foot facility is expected to expand the Coalition’s service capacity by 40% to 50%. Plans include 112 additional short-term residential beds, a health clinic, childcare and youth programs, and more than 20 bridge-housing units with over 75 beds.

The announcement identifies $19.5 million in Orange County support through federal programs, $10 million from the City of Orlando, and additional federal grants and partnerships. The project is a planned service facility; the announcement does not describe it as completed or open.