Isn't it true that when you think of homelessness your brain tricks you into picturing an older gentleman, maybe barefoot, in dirty, stinky, ragged clothing lying on the curb of a street, or begging at road crosses? 
You may know this is just one type of homelessness, but we generalize it to others when we hear the word homeless.
In addition to chronic homelessness, defined as being homeless for 1 year or longer, there are other categories you may want to learn about, as the statistics available, and allocated resources are different. Let’s take a look:​

The trauma-related physical and emotional symptoms such as anxiety, exhaustion, depression, suicidal thoughts, among others, also may prevent these human fellows to seek help.
It is why our transitional unsheltered people, have been called "invisibly homeless" and they are not seen on the streets nor  shelters, making statistics incomplete and unreliable. For example, even when it has been reported that there are 200,000 car dwellers at one point in time, we may be underestimating the count by a fair amount.​

With the new housing crisis the existing need for housing stability is unprecedented and much needed. Our co-sharing or co-living model can present a solution until the ongoing efforts to expand affordable housing results in housing stability.  Building a 14-BR home, expanding from small to large on vast acreage based on need, will bring the potential to embrace many vulnerable transitional unsheltered folks in Orlando, get them back to their normalcy through a transformative trauma-sensitive journey,  and with the additional outcome of preventing chronic homelessness!  
​Linking arms to rewrite these stories together is what our community is waiting for. 
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​I remember these words as if they were yesterday: "We don't have the money to keep paying for a motel so we can all take a shower and sleep on a mattress like we were several months ago"- from a family of 5 in distress. I can't begin to imagine sleeping in my home with all doors open at night (and no water) for months. This reminds me to be grateful every time, and to not forget to extend myself to others.
As we continue envisioning raising our structure up, I can't stop myself envisioning our community united,  bringing their blocks to the land, along with their enthusiasm, sharing a great homecooked meal (yum!) and cooperating, almost looking like kids, to building a majestic block castle together. Doesn't it remind you too of Jesus asking us to become like little children to get into the Kingdom of Heaven? (Mt 18:3).​

-Can you remember a time when someone lent you a hand, gave you a word, or shared a hopeful thought that shifted your situation? You were in a rough patch, and that moment or action turned it around?
Love is the most powerful and healing gift humans have been endowed with. In Acts 3:6 we see how Peter experienced, one more time, God's love for His people through him: " I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!” Peter felt so much compassion for this man, lame from birth, that out of a deep flowing love, God's power manifested through miraculous healing!
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I remember as if it was yesterday how, when Mom passed and created this big hole in my life, a bunch of friends extended a financial offering to help us with the funeral expenses; and how a dear close friend, by taking care of the Memorial program in her hands, lessened my overwhelm. Our family came from everywhere- California, Puerto Rico, and New York- to ease our sorrows and hug us through this time. Any separation, either from your loved ones (through death or disagreements), from your belongings, from your identity, can take a deep toll on anyone; but when the presence and warmth of community kicks in, people can breathe once more. I did. We did. God was with me, with us, through people. The Holy Spirit breathed on us, just like Jesus “breathed on them with the words 'Receive the Holy Spirit'." (Jn 20:22) (Big sigh!)

  Hello!👋🏼 I am Luna and I belong to the Lopez Family. I asked my grandma Maribel if I could be The Phileo House mascot and, guess what? She said yes!! I am only 4 1/2 years old, but don't underestimate me, my age does not reflect my love-giving,  barking-protective  nature and M.O. Yep, I feel like a huge Great Dane  guardian dog, ready to protect the world. 
And, you know what else? I've been thinking about how my 14-lbs  black, brown, white and gray regal body is so pampered and well cared by my family and every person who enters our home, no questions asked.
Between my grooming sessions, splendid splashy baths with organic soap, super healthy food and filtered water, walks and exercise with my doggy friends, massages, licking experiences, physical exams, etc.  I've become a little princess in our house! You get the point.

  But, realistically and sadly speaking, I think I may be doing much better than many humans out there living in their cars, abandoned buildings, without a belly-rub,  love, a home and protection from the elements.  I constantly hear from my family that people have a big heart, full with the love of God, and I don't have a hair of a doubt about it at all. So, as I become The Phileo House pet, I ask you to join me in wagging your tail , love, care and protect them through our future Phileo House.  Would you? It will be so much fun! Thanks, my human friends! ​❤ Woof, woof... Luna.