Opening Doors Northwest Florida

Serving the Homeless
of Florida's Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties

Homeless Services Lead Agency for Continuum of Care FL-511

The FL-511 CoC envisions a community where no one is experiencing homelessness.
The CoC works as a collective body to ensure everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to live.
The CoC holds eachother accountable by committing to guiding principles.


Urgent Call for Volunteers

Help Us Make a Difference in the Annual Point-in-Time Count!

Time is running out, and we need YOUR help!

The annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a critical initiative in our effort to understand and address homelessness, is fast approaching, and we are still in desperate need of volunteers. This count provides invaluable data to shape services and advocate for our most vulnerable neighbors. Without your support, we risk missing out on valuable insights that could help us make lasting change in our community.

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2024 DCF State Challenge Unsheltered Contract Competition

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Release Date: December 30, 2024

Applications are open for the 2024 DCF State Challenge Unsheltered Contract Competition.

The Florida State Office on Homelessness approved the activity allocation for the Challenge Unsheltered Grant 2024-2025 in the amount of $393,192.22.

2024 DCF State Challenge Unsheltered Contract Competition