Welcome to Saving the Sunshine State
Saving the Sunshine State is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to addressing the housing crisis in Florida by providing low-cost room rentals to families and individuals in need. Our clients include veterans, individuals with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, people impacted by hurricanes, and low-income families or individuals. To achieve this, we purchase homes and then upgrade them to meet the necessary standards for safe and comfortable living. Our goal is to provide affordable and stable housing options that can help break the cycle of poverty and homelessness in Florida.
Once the homes have been upgraded, we then offer low-cost rooms to those in need, providing them with a safe and stable place to live. Our goal is to provide not just a roof over their heads, but also access to resources and support services, such as financial counseling, job training, medical services, and educational programs, to help them build better lives for themselves and their families.
Who we are
Saving the Sunshine State, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the affordable housing crisis in Florida. The organization provides rooms at a subsidized rate to needy families and individuals, helping them access safe and stable housing. With the rising cost of living and limited affordable housing options, many people in Florida struggle to make ends meet, putting them at risk of homelessness. That’s where Saving the Sunshine State comes in.
What we do
We work closely with local communities and partner with other organizations, Saving the Sunshine State provides much-needed support to those in need. The organization has established a network of resources and support services to help residents secure and maintain housing, such as financial counseling, job training, and educational programs.
How you can help
Saving the Sunshine State’s mission is to make a meaningful impact on poverty and homelessness in Florida by providing safe and affordable housing options. The organization understands that access to stable housing is a key factor in breaking the cycle of poverty and improving overall well-being. By working to create a brighter future for residents of the Sunshine State, Saving the Sunshine State is helping to create a more equitable society by creating a brighter future for the residents of Florida.
Angela Wilson - CEO
Angela is the CEO of Saving the Sunshine State and a partnering non-profit and has personal experience with the services the organizations have been providing since 2015. She moved into a room managed by a partner organization of Saving the Sunshine State in 2019.
Angela began her career in retail management. She married and became a mother of two boys. The marriage became unhealthy, including domestic abuse, and ultimately ended in divorce. A few years later, Hurricane Irma hit. With her home flooded, and the roof destroyed, her ex-mother-in-law called Child Protective Services and successfully took custody of her children.
Angela reached out to local non-profits and was provided a room and began reestablishing her life. Her goal was to regain custody of her children and rebuild her career. When she wasn’t working, she dedicated her time to doing volunteer work with the local non-profit that provided her with housing. In early 2020 at the onset of the COVID pandemic, the position of CEO became available, and she was voted in as CEO. Shortly thereafter Angela and two other board members founded Saving the Sunshine State Inc. Over the next year, Angela helped Saving the Sunshine State Inc establish 2 additional emergency housing facilities and she regained custody of her two boys whom all live a safe and happy life reunited.
The non-profit assistance was critical to her regaining her children and her life. Saving the Sunshine State Inc provided more than a room, it provided support and encouragement to her and all its clients, so anyone can turn their life around. To provide the most funding for the community, all board members volunteer their time and forego a salary or wage.
Angela says, “Saving the Sunshine State helped me and allowed me to help others through the difficulties of life, difficulties I have gone through. The result was better than I could have possibly imagined. Everyone needs help sometimes and I want to be able to help those in need to the best of my abilities.”
Testimonials
I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. surrounded by crime, mental illness, and poverty. From age 16 to 23, I was addicted to opiates and spent most of my life in a cycle of incarceration, borderline homelessness, and bouncing from job to job. I came to Florida for a fresh start. Saving the Sunshine State was able to provide me with an affordable place to live, even though I had a previous eviction and ZERO credit. They taught me about credit and how to open a bank account. They helped me file my taxes for the first time at 24 years old, and gave me what I needed to learn about being an actual adult. I now have been sober for years, have a real job, 2 cars, and a steady place I can call my home, a meaningful life, and a successful lifestyle.
I grew up in the foster system never knowing my biological parents. I thought the foster system was hard until I turned 18 and was sent out to pretty much fend for myself with no skills in the real world. saving the Sunshine State Inc helped me build my credit and create a budget so I could qualify for a house of my own.
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How You Can Help
We believe that access to safe and stable housing is a basic human right, and we are committed to providing affordable housing solutions to low-income families and individuals in need.
Our mission is simple: to make a meaningful impact on poverty and homelessness in Florida by providing safe and affordable housing options. By working with local communities and partnering with other organizations, we are creating a brighter future for residents of the Sunshine State.
With your help, we can make a difference. Your donation, no matter the size, will help us provide safe and affordable housing options, as well as access to resources and support services such as financial counseling, job training, and educational programs.
We understand the importance of transparency and accountability, which is why we are committed to using your donations wisely. Our team works hard to ensure that every dollar donated goes directly to supporting our mission.
Join us in our efforts to create a brighter future for residents of the Sunshine State. Your donation can help us make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Thank you for your support!
Together, we can save the Sunshine State!
Saving the Sunshine State Inc.
FL REGISTRATION # CH64503
“A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL,OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE”
For Additional Documentation Regarding Saving the Sunshine State, please email us at [email protected].
Contact Us
If you have any questions, or if you are in need of housing, please use the contact form to the right. We will get back to you!