Homeless Initiatives

Welcome to the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Homeless Initiatives webpage. This webpage provides information on the current projects and initiatives the City is working on the mitigate the hardships and community effects of homelessness.



Total Service Statistics

  • 1,389 Showers
  • 327 Medical Visits
  • 640 Haircuts
  • 1,395 Clothing Exchanges
  • 1,745 Hygiene Kits
  • 1,556 Bagged Lunches

Walk-in Clients at Community Court

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For every 22 walk-in clients at Community Court, there is 1 Notice to Appear client.

Meet the Staff

Luisa Agathon

Carole Mitchell
Homeless Initiatives Program Manager

Tel: 954-828-4246
E-mail: camitchell@fortlauderdale.gov

Marie Joseph

Marie Joseph
Community Court Coordinator

Tel: 954-828-3456
E-mail: mjoseph@fortlauderdale.gov