HOPE's mission is to prevent and reduce homelessness in Central Florida by equipping individuals and families to become self-sufficient through Housing, Outreach, Prevention, and Education. HOPE addresses the issues facing individuals and families in crisis by networking with local agencies and organizations, partnering to become more effective, studying best and emerging practices, and developing innovative problem-solving ideas in a comprehensive, coordinated, and strategic fashion. We effectively make use of those services that exist and also establish new programs that are desperately needed to enable individuals and families to become self-sufficient. We educate and transform the way people think about the poor and homeless, by publicizing the need, promoting the goal and providing the opportunity to create change. HOPE will engage communities to develop and plan long term solutions that address the problems facing those in crisis. Together we will make a difference in the lives of those in our community. We envision a world where people know that there is HOPE.