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HELP US SUPPORT WOMEN IN NEED IN ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES

Behind every number is a woman with a story, a struggle, and a need for hope. Homelessness among women in Escambia County has reached alarming levels.

According to Florida’s Council on Homelessness Annual Report, the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the county surged by 61% from 2022 to 2023. Women account for an estimated 29% of this population, as reported by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Factors such as economic instability, domestic violence, and a lack of affordable housing continue to drive this crisis.

Through our Women’s Services, we are providing safe shelter, compassionate care, and critical resources to women facing homelessness. Thanks to the support of our donors and volunteers, women in our community are regaining stability, rebuilding their lives, and discovering hope for the future.
With your support, she finds more than a shelter — she finds hope!

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“Thanks to your support, “Hope for Her” provides overnight shelter for up to 49 single women each night. Our facility offers access to restroom and shower facilities, clean clothing and laundry services, warm beds, meals, and support from chaplains and other Mission personnel. Most importantly, the women who stay at Waterfront are safe and secure from the dangers of sleeping on the streets. We are dedicated to equipping every woman who walks through our doors with the tools and short-term support necessary to rebuild her life. This includes enrollment in applicable Waterfront programs such as our Veterans Care Program and Working Homeless Program or connecting the individual with other community providers to address additional needs.”

–Clay Romano, President of Waterfront Mission

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Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31:8-9

“When I heard the news, my heart smiled. I knew there was hope for the growing number of women who find themselves at a time of crisis and living on the streets. I have never been one to believe that a person simply wakes up one day and decides that they want to be homeless. There but for the grace of God… And thank God for the Waterfront Rescue Mission providing Hope for Her.”
— Sue Straughn News Anchor/Public Affairs Manager, WEAR-TV

“This marks a monumental step forward for our community. The opening of the overnight women’s shelter by the Waterfront Rescue Mission is a testament to their unwavering commitment to compassion and service. This shelter is desperately needed, offering safety and support to those who have faced unimaginable challenges. The community is grateful to the Waterfront Rescue Mission for their dedication to making our community a place where everyone can find hope and refuge.”

— Michelle Salzman Florida State Representative District 1 

“While our community has many great resources for the homeless population, we are in great need of a safe place for single females to shelter. Waterfront Mission acknowledging this need in our community shows their dedication, partnership, ability, and willingness to evolve for our community.”
 
— Elizabeth Kissel Escambia County, Governmental Liaison
 

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