Did you know that in 2023 there were 511 homeless children in Winter Haven?
Heart for Winter Haven is committed to ending childhood homelessness in our city by 2030.
With the support of the City of Winter Haven, Polk County, and nearly 15 other community organizations, we established The Housing Partnership of Winter Haven to empower families and instill hope. 
Our focus is on assisting vulnerable families facing housing instability, and offering housing guidance and transformative programs to those in need. In some cases we are even able to extend aid to families at risk of eviction and those experiencing homelessness, facilitating rehousing efforts.
Presently, we're offering classes to help families with money management and being reliable renters. We're also providing job readiness training, and have teamed up with WorkerSpring to help people find local jobs and gain a sense of purpose in their lives.
Did you know there are 14 cities across America that have ended homelessness in their communities?
We have decided that we will not tolerate children experiencing homelessness in our city!
Following the lead of successful initiatives in other cities, we're adopting an innovative approach. Through community collaboration and innovative solutions, our Housing Partnership is dedicated to ensuring stable housing for every family and child in our community.
We have a solid plan, resources, and most importantly, our community's support! With faith and your involvement, we're fully equipped to make a difference for families and their children.
If you’d like to participate in this effort, or if you are in need of assistance, please contact Tabitha Keith, our Director of Programs. We continue to need:
- Compassionate and inclusive landlords
- Socially responsible investors and developers
- Community-driven business owners
- Skilled and generous tradespeople
- Prayer warriors
- Empathetic and involved volunteers
- Supportive friends that will join us as gospel neighbors in restoring our neighborhoods and community