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A blaming game ensues while SoBe tourists’ hostel turns into homeless shelter for 30 days
Read full article: A blaming game ensues while SoBe tourists’ hostel turns into homeless shelter for 30 daysA blaming game ensued over the weekend after a hostel meant for tourists in South Beach became a temporary shelter for a group of dozens without housing who had traveled from a shelter in Miami.
‘We were quite surprised’: People without housing end up in South Beach hostel amid failed Miami negotiations
Read full article: ‘We were quite surprised’: People without housing end up in South Beach hostel amid failed Miami negotiationsCamillus House’s chief executive officer reported that city of Miami officials — and not the nonprofit organization — transported dozens of people without housing to a hostel in South Beach.
Dozens without housing travel in buses from Camillus House to Miami Beach hostel
Read full article: Dozens without housing travel in buses from Camillus House to Miami Beach hostelRonald White was among the dozens of people without housing who traveled in buses from Camillus House in Miami to a hostel in Miami Beach.
Miami mayor at Thanksgiving Day feast for homeless: ‘We have a moral obligation to take care of each other’
Read full article: Miami mayor at Thanksgiving Day feast for homeless: ‘We have a moral obligation to take care of each other’With the help of volunteers and donors, the Camillus House has been serving a Thanksgiving Day feast for Miami’s homeless community for 63 years.
Ex-employee accused of financial exploitation of 84-year-old veteran living in Miami-Dade homeless shelter
Read full article: Ex-employee accused of financial exploitation of 84-year-old veteran living in Miami-Dade homeless shelterMiami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle on Friday announced the arrest of a 34-year-old woman for allegedly exploiting an 84-year-old male veteran.
Miami facility providing housing, crucial services for victims of human trafficking
Read full article: Miami facility providing housing, crucial services for victims of human traffickingA national report found that Florida ranks third in the nation in human trafficking cases, with most in Miami-Dade County.
Camillus House resident on Thanksgiving: ‘This is a safe haven’
Read full article: Camillus House resident on Thanksgiving: ‘This is a safe haven’MIAMI – Volunteers were up early and working at the Camillus House on a mission to serve the poor and the homeless on Thanksgiving in Miami-Dade County. Gil said the Camillus House team was required to get tested for the coronavirus ahead of the event, which is split into two groups. One of the groups includes the Camillus House residents who have all tested negative for the coronavirus and the other group includes people who are homeless. The Camillus House opened the dining room for a Thanksgiving feast full of coronavirus pandemic precautions, including plexiglass, testing, and temperature checks. You know, helping out brothers and sisters get on their feet and keep their bellies full.”The Camillus House is serving Thanksgiving Day meals in Miami-Dade County.