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Every human being needs a home, but many here in Paradise are without one.
 On
any given day in Monroe County there are men, women, and children who are homeless, living and sleeping in the street, the mangroves,
vehicles, derelict vessels, or other inappropriate and dangerous
places.
Most of them lack not
only housing but social services, adequate nutrition, medical attention, and personal
hygiene facilities. They are individuals and families at risk.
Fortunately, there is
help.
The Florida Keys
Outreach Coalition offers hope and solutions. Incorporated with
non-profit status in 1992. FKOC provides homeless outreach and
shelter with essential supportive services in Monroe County, Florida.
We offer a
solution-oriented, multi-stage program based on self-sufficiency,
stability, and opportunity.
Please explore this site and
learn more about FKOC. Your knowledge, understanding, and participation, are essential to our continued success.
Stephen E. Braddock, Ph.D.
President & Executive Director
Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq.
Board Chair
The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability, socio-economic status, sexual identity, marital status, religious beliefs or any other category protected by law.
Publix Continues Founder's Generosity and Concern for Homeless and Needy
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(Photo Courtesy of Ronald Roberts)
Publix Store Manager, Kevin Piper, presents a $5,000 check on behalf of Publix Supermarket Charities to Rev. Stephen E. Braddock, President and CEO of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition.
Publix is the longest contributing sponsor in FKOC's 20-year history of providing housing and supportive services to individuals and families recovering from homelessness in our community.
The portrait seen hanging above Piper and Braddock is of Publix founder, George Jenkins. Towards the end of his life Jenkins was asked how much he'd be worth if he had not given so much of his money away? Mr. Jenkins responded, "Probably nothing."
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition Elects Board, Celebrates at 20th Annual Meeting
(Photo Courtesy of Digital Island Media)
(KW) Monroe County Judge Peary Fowler (center) cut FKOC's 20th anniversary cake after administering the oath of office to the organization's board of directors for 2012/13. FKOC is the first homeless service provider established in the Florida Keys to aide individuals and families. The group operates five residential facilities and a food pantry. Pictured: Ron Roberts, Bill Malpass, Dr. Eric Nichols, Rev. Randy Becker, Paul Clayton, Rev. Larry Schenck, Gina Pecora, Rev. Sarah Fowler, Commissioner Jimmy Weekley, Rev. Stephen Braddock, Jenny Wolfe and Sam Kaufman. Not pictured: John Sangston, Dr. Rose Chan, Niels Hubbell.
For more pictures and Awards, click here!
Donation Honors Late Homeless Advocate
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(photo courtesy of Ron Roberts)
The Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman contributed $5,000 to the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition in memory of the late Gabriel Mardones. Mardones was former FKOC employee who was killed in a tragic accident last year. The funds will be split between FKOC's Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys and the organization's Transitional Supportive Housing Programs. Kaufman is the Chairman of FKOC's Board of Directors.
(L-R) Sam Kaufman, FKOC's Gina Pecora, and Rev. Stephen Braddock
April 2012
Sailors Help Homeless Coalition
 (photo courtesy of Ron Roberts)
Dozens of Sailors from the USS Ft. McHenry volunteered at the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition during their three days of liberty. The massive 610-foot ship is docked in Key West before deploying to the Baltic Sea this week. The sailors pictured above did exterior and interior painting at FKOC's Neece Center for Homeless Recovery.
For more pictures, click here
FKOC Celebrates
20-Years
(photo by Ron Roberts)
See story and more pictures here
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lethinen pays tribute to the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition.
(view one minute video)
Presidential Advisor Congratulates FKOC for 20-years of Homeless Services
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President Obama's Senior Advisor on Homelessness, Barbara Poppe, congratulates Rev. Stephen E, Braddock on the 20th anniversary of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition (FKOC). Poppe is Executive Director of the United Stated Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). The USICH is comprised of 17 members of the President's Cabinet and Agency Directors. FKOC will be hosting a Key West visit by Director Poppe later this year.
Avael Honored with 7th Annual Edward "Capt'n" Kidd Humanitarian Award
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RaiEtte Avael received the 7th annual Edward "Capt'n" Kidd Humanitarian Award during the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition. The award is sponsored by Legacy Films, the producer of the movie Have You Seen Clem, a "docu-dram-edy" that featured Edward Kidd, a Key West homeless man well known for his generosity and humanitarian spirit. Kidd died soon after the award winning movie was released. Avael is flanked by last year's honoree, J.T. Thompson and Rev. Stephen Braddock, the awards first recipient. Braddock praised Avael for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the homeless, children, families, elderly, disabled, addicted and mentally ill. She recently retired after a distinguished 33-year career of public service but continues to volunteer and serve on a number of community boards.
Presbyterians Support FKOC/Healthy Start Programs for Homeless Pregnant Women
 (Photo Contributed by Ron Roberts)
(KW) Peace Covenant Presbyterian Church and the National Presbyterian Hunger Program recently contributed a combined $3,000 to provide food, diapers, and personal hygiene items to the FKOC/Healthy Start Program which will provide 24-homeless pregnant women and their children with housing, case management, prenatal care and other supportive services over the coming year. Individuals & organizations can sponsor a mom and infant for $400 per month. Call 305-294-0304 for more information.
(Photo:L-R) FKOC President, Rev. Stephen E. Braddock; FKOC Treasurer, John Sangston; FKOC Program Manager, Stephanie Kaple; Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition Administrative Assist., Leah Stockton; Peace Covenant's Pastor, Rev. Larry Schenk; Peace Covenant's Mission Committee Chair and FKOC Board Member, Niels Hubbell
December 21,2011
Rite Honors 14 who died homeless
BY GWEN FILOSA Citizen Staff
gfilosa@keysnews.com
Navy Honor Guard Members fold a flag that was flown over the US Capitol to honor the homeless veterans who died in Monroe County this year. The Homeless Memorial Day service was held at Key West Cemetery and sponsored by the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition and One Human Family.
See full story here
November 2011
Cruise Association Renews Support for FKOC
(Photo Courtesy of Carnival Freedom)
Captain Agostino Fazio welcomed Rev. Stephen Braddock and Stephanie Kaple to the bridge of the Carnival Cruise Ship Freedom and presented a contribution on behalf of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association to support the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition's residential program for pregnant homeless women.
(L-R) Hotel Manager, Jose Pisa; FKOC Program Manager, Stephanie Kaple; FKOC CEO, Rev. Stephen Braddock; Captain Agostino Fazio; Staff Captain, Gordon Buck.
Homeless and pregnant women find a safe haven
See full story here
October 4, 2011
United Way Supports Children at FKOC
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(Photo Courtesy of Ron Roberts)
(KW) Margie Smith, President of the United Way of the Florida Keys (center) presents a $10,000 ceremonial check to the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition to support the organization's programs for homeless children. Accepting the contribution at FKOC's Children's Activities Center are Program Manager, Stephanie Kaple and President & CEO, Rev. Stephen E. Braddock. The United Way has supported FKOC for 13-consecutive years. FKOC operates five transitional housing facilities with supportive services that accommodate up to 122- homeless individuals and families. An average of 85% "graduate" and transition to some form of permanent housing.
September 27-28, 2011
FKOC KIDS GET A NEW PLAYGROUND
WITH A LOT OF HELP
FROM FR. STEPHEN'S MOM and the U.S. NAVY !
For full story and photos, click here
September 16, 2011
Key West Urgent Care Supports FKOC
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(KW)Janet Van Tuyl, R.N., owner of
Key West Urgent Care, presents a $5,000 check to Rev. Stephen Braddock of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the Homeless (FKOC). The donation was made in memory of her late husband and clinic founder, Dr. John Van Tuyl. Dr. Van Tuyl was close to Braddock and a strong supporter of FKOC's Transitional Housing programs for individuals and families. He died August 13th at age 64.
KEY WEST CITIZEN ~ July 17, 2011
Program Teaches Husbands,
Dads How to be Loving
February 27, 2011
Loaves and Fish Food Pantry Receives Continued Support from Episcopal Diocese
The Loaves and Fish Food Pantry, a collaborative anti-hunger initiative sponsored by the Episcopal Church and the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition (FKOC) recently received a grant from Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida in the the amount of $11,500.
Episcopal Charities has contributed more than $100,000 over the past decade to help needy individuals and families in Key West and has pledged continued support for 2012.
The main pantry is located at FKOC's Neece Center for Homeless Recovery, 2221 Patterson Avenue. A second distribution site has been established at St. Peter's Thrift Shop located on Center Street across from St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
Call 295-7580 for assistance or information.
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(Photo by Ron Roberts)
(L-R) FKOC Treasurer, John Sangston; FKOC Chairman, Sam Kaufman; FKOC Board Member and St. Peter's Deacon, Sarah Fowler; St. Peter's Rector, Rev. Don Sullivan; FKOC President & CEO, Rev. Stephen Braddock; FKOC Deputy Director, Gina Pecora.
New law, task force aims to protect homeless
Huffington Post: April 28th, 2010
As Homeless Are Brutalized, Florida Passes Hate Crime Protection
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Hate crime law may include homeless
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