Program areas at Florida Keys Outreach Coalition
Fkoc operates seven residential facilities providing 24-emergency shelter beds for unaccompanied men; 96-transitional housing beds for unaccompanied adults, families with children and pregnant women; 10 supportive housing beds in two units for individuals and/or families with a disability; and two residential facilities providing permanent housing for up to forty-four (44) residents living with serious mental illness. All programs are designed to meet the unique and often complex needs of men, women, children, victims of domestic violence, adults living with mental illness and hiv+ individuals. Two hundred and seventy (270) homeless persons resided in the fkoc housing program during fiscal year 2022 consisting of 9% children; 45% women and 55% men. 95% of the population served had established income at time of exit. 100% of all adult clients received intensive case management and a vast array of supportive services.
Fkoc continued homelessness prevention efforts throughout monroe county. In fiscal 2022 a total of 191 individuals were assisted with one or more of the following services: rental & mortgage assistance; utility assistance; transportation asistance; bus passes; clothing; food; medical and dental co-pays: prescription assistance; employment; financial, housing counseling and day care assistance.
Fkoc provided over 1,988 healthy meals to residents of the transitional and emergency housing program. Additionally, fkoc operates the loaves & fish food pantry, a community food pantry providing the needy with emergency groceries, personal care items and disposable diapers. Throughout fiscal year 2022 a total of 4,660 meals were distributed directly from loaves & fish food pantry serving 1,475 individuals and families. Fkoc is a provider of Outreach and information services including open-door onsite accessibility to mainstream benefits via access Florida public assistance. Over 1,967 individuals received Outreach services consisting primarily of information and referral to hospitals, substance abuse treatment centers, emergency shelters, etc.