By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
MIAMI | Camillus House has received a generous $100,000 grant from Simply Healthcare Plans to be used for its Camillus Youth Housing Initiative.
The Youth Housing Initiative provides support for formerly homeless youths to transition from the streets to stable housing. As many young people experiencing homelessness lack basic life skills, the program provides the guidance and resources to thrive and become productive members of society.
“We cannot express enough how grateful we are to Simply for their commitment to helping this often-overlooked population and for the recent grant,” said Hilda Fernandez, CEO of Camillus House. “With limited housing programs for unaccompanied homeless youth in our community, Camillus appreciates the partnership with Simply to provide more than just shelter and to help equip young women and men ages 18-24 with foundation tools for adulthood.”
“At Simply, we believe housing is health care because studies have shown that housing instability and increased medical and behavioral health problems are directly correlated,” said Holly Prince, president of Simply Healthcare Plans. “Florida’s young adults deserve a fighting chance at a happy and healthy life, which is why Simply donated $100,000 to aid Camillus House’s efforts to support youth in their transition to independent living as young adults.”
