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Press Releases
Camillus House regularly posts releases pertaining to
its programs, events and initiative.
For more information contact Sam
Gil at (305) 374-1065, ext. 328 or email at samgil@camillus.org
Current Press Releases:
May 29, 2009
WACHOVIA FOUNDATION TO PRESENT GRANT TO CAMILLUS HOUSE DURING JUNE 3 CEREMONY
MIAMI – The Wachovia Foundation will present Camillus House with a $50,000 grant in support of its mission to end chronic homelessness in Greater Miami during a ceremony to be... Read...
March 20, 2009
ITALIAN WINEMAKER REACHING ACROSS THE SEA TO HELP END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS IN MIAMI
MIAMI -- Fantinel, a world-class Italian wine company, will kick off an international charitable campaign to benefit Camillus House and its mission to end chronic homelessness... Read...
February 09, 2009
ALEJANDRO RAMIREZ NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AT CAMILLUS HOUSE
MIAMI — Camillus House President & CEO Dr. Paul R. Ahr announced the naming of the agency’s new Vice President of Finance, Alejandro Ramirez.
“We are pleased to welcome Ramirez... Read...
February 05, 2009
CAMILLUS HOUSE AND AMERICAS’ GATEWAY CHAPTER OF YPO WELCOME LIZ MURRAY: THE HOMELESS TO HARVARD TRUE STORY
MIAMI— Camillus House and the Americas' Gateway Chapter of Young Presidents Organization (YPO), welcome Liz Murray on a special Homeless Awareness event on Saturday, February 7,... Read...
January 29, 2009
PANKEY DENTAL ACCESS DAYS” AT CAMILLUS HOUSE PROVIDES FREE DENTAL CARE FOR HUNDREDS OF POOR AND HOMELESS
MIAMI, FL– The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education and Camillus House Health Concern (CHC) will provide free dental care to more than 200 individuals who are underprivileged... Read...
December 17, 2008
FPL GROUP FOUNDATION SHARES SPIRIT OF THE SEASON WITH CAMILLUS HOUSE
Holiday Celebration to Include Presentation of Christmas Gifts for Camillus House Clients and a $500,000 Commitment
MIAMI – FPL Group Foundation will celebrate the... Read...December 01, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE SERVES THANKSGIVING FEAST ATTRACTING LARGER GATHERING OF POOR AND HOMELESS PERSONS
MIAMI – Camillus House staff and scores of volunteers celebrated Thanksgiving Day by serving a traditional holiday dinner of turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and... Read...
October 24, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE BREAKS GROUND AT NEW CENTER, MARKING NEW CHAPTER IN EFFORT TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS
MIAMI, October 22, 2008 – Camillus House broke ground today at the site of its planned 340-bed center at 1603 Northwest Seventh Avenue (between 15th and 17th streets). The event... Read...
October 24, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE RECEIVES $2 MILLION GIFT FROM KNIGHT FOUNDATION
MIAMI, October 22, 2008 – Camillus House’s $88 million “Open the Door to Hope” Capital Campaign has received a major boost with the donation of $2 million by the John S. and James... Read...
October 16, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE BREAKING GROUND AT NEW CENTER ON OCT. 22, MARKING NEW CHAPTER IN EFFORT TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS
MIAMI – Camillus House will break ground at the site of its new 340-bed center in a ceremony to be held on Wednesday, October 22, beginning 10:30 a.m., at 1603 Northwest Seventh... Read...
September 03, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE TO BUILD FIRST “GREEN” TREATMENT FACILITY FOR HOMELESS PERSONS IN FLORIDA
MIAMI – Camillus House is going “green” by unveiling plans for the construction of Florida’s first energy efficient and environmentally balanced facility servicing the needs of... Read...
July 17, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF MARCY BELFI TO DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS
MIAMI — Camillus House President & CEO Dr. Paul R. Ahr announced the promotion of Marcy Belfi to Director of Special Events.
“We are very pleased to promote Marcy in recognition... Read...
July 17, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING SOCIETY TO SUPPORT HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS
MIAMI - Camillus House announced today the launch of the Society of Saint Camillus, a new fundraising initiative designed to widen community support for the health care services... Read...
July 03, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE DEMOLISHING ABANDONED BUILDINGS ON JULY 7 TO PREPARE FOR NEW HOMELESS SERVICES CAMPUS
MIAMI – Camillus House will start the demolition of the buildings on its newly acquired property on Monday, July 7, beginning at 9 a.m., clearing the way to begin the construction... Read...
June 13, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE COMPLETES LAND DEAL AND SETS SIGHTS ON CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 3.1 ACRE CAMPUS
MIAMI – Camillus House has completed a complex land-swap arrangement that will clear the way for development of its new 3.1-acre campus on Northwest Seventh Avenue between 15th... Read...
May 21, 2008
BEATRIZ CUENCA-BARBERIO NAMED NEW DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AT CAMILLUS HOUSE
MIAMI — Beatriz Cuenca-Barberio has been chosen as the new Director of Housing at Camillus House.
In her new role, Cuenca-Barberio will be responsible for housing about 800... Read...
May 14, 2008
OFFICIALS BREAKING GROUND ON MAY 21 AT SITE OF LABRE PLACE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITY IN OVERTOWN
MIAMI – Biscayne Housing Group, Camillus House and Carlisle Development Group will break ground at the site of Labre Place, a new 90-unit residential building for formerly homeless... Read...
May 09, 2008
YOGA IN THE PARK BRINGS INNER PEACE BY BENEFITING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMELESS
MIAMI – For Hector Alvarez, yoga is a discipline that yields great mental, physical and spiritual benefits for the practitioner, in addition to helping the community.
This... Read...
May 08, 2008
CAMILLUS’ CEO HONORED WITH COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE AWARD - PAUL R. AHR, PH.D, NAMED 2008 HEALTH CARE HERO
MIAMI – Recognized for the “extraordinary impact” he has made in South Florida’s health care community, Camillus House President and CEO Paul R. Ahr, Ph. D., has been selected... Read...
April 30, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE DEBUTS NEW EXHIBITION OF BLACK SEMINOLES, CREATED BY MIAMI HISTORIAN DR. MARVIN DUNN
MIAMI – Camillus House will present the debut of a new film and exhibition about the Black Seminoles, A Vision of Red Bays, during a reception to be held on Tuesday, June 10 at... Read...
April 24, 2008
FLORIDA MARLINS PLAYERS PREPARE FOR A CHARITABLE APRIL 18TH VISITING CAMILLUS HOUSE, DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK RECLAMATION CENTER
For Immediate Release
MIAMI, FL – Three Florida Marlins players will “step up to the plate” on Friday,
April 18, 2008, serving food to South Florida’s chronically homeless... Read...
April 24, 2008
The 13th annual Miami Wine and Food Festival raises money to improve lives in South Florida
Miami, Florida (April 2008) – Benefiting Camillus House and
April 24, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE TO RECOGNIZE CHRISTIENNE SHEROUSE FOR OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERISM
MIAMI – For attorney Christienne Sherouse, the road to professional success runs parallel with the path of community service.
In recognition of her exceptional dedication... Read...
April 24, 2008
TRAVEL AGENTS RAISE MONEY, MAKE DONATION TO HELP HOMELESS IN SOUTH FLORIDA
FORT LAUDERDALE – Travel agents from around the nation gathered to honor recently retired Carnival Cruise Lines President Bob Dickinson and raise funds to combat chronic homelessness... Read...
April 24, 2008
CAMILLUS HOUSE RECEIVES $500,000 GRANT TO ASSIST FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS
MIAMI – The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust has awarded a $500,000 grant to Camillus House to operate a Homelessness Prevention Program for families at risk of losing their homes.
According... Read...
January 09, 2008
CAMILLUS HIRES DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TO LEAD SEVERAL MULTIMILLION DOLLAR PROJECTS
With several multimillion-dollar projects planned in the coming year, Camillus House has hired Frank Cervoni as the agency’s new Director of Design and Construction.
Cervoni... Read...
January 09, 2008
CAMILLUS INSTITUTE HOSTS FEBRUARY 4-5 SYMPOSIUM ON ENDING HOMELESSNESS
MIAMI -- Experts from around the country will gather on February 4 and 5, 2008 to present the latest research, findings, and trends on homelessness during the second annual Camillus... Read...
December 21, 2007
CAMILLUS HOUSE WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND CAMILLUS HEALTH CONCERN APPOINTS A NEW CHAIRWOMAN
The Brothers of the Good Shepherd, the founders and sponsors of Camillus House, have appointed Julie Grimes, Eugenio Hernandez, Rod Hildebrant and Alfredo Mesa to serve on Camillus’... Read...
December 13, 2007
Benefit cruise most successful in Camillus House and United Way’s history
Event raises more than $2.3 million dollars to improve lives in Miami-Dade County
Miami, Florida (November 2007) – Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest Fun Ship,... Read...December 13, 2007
CAMILLUS HOUSE TO SERVE THANKSGIVING FEAST TO THE HOMELESS AND GIVE THANKS FOR $1 MILLION GIFT FROM OCEAN BANK
MIAMI – Camillus House and scores of volunteers will celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving Day by serving a traditional holiday dinner to hundreds of persons who are homeless... Read...
November 07, 2007
CAMILLUS HOUSE WELCOMES NINE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
MIAMI – The Brothers of the Good Shepherd, the founders and sponsors of Camillus House, appointed nine individuals to serve on Camillus' Board of Directors. The new members include... Read...
October 01, 2007
CAMILLUS HOUSE RECEIVES $500,000 GRANT TO ASSIST FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS
MIAMI – The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust has awarded a $500,000 grant to Camillus House to operate a Homelessness Prevention Program for families at risk of losing their homes.
According... Read...
July 17, 2007
CAMILLUS HOUSE PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN THE ORGANIATION’S SENIOR STAFF
MIAMI (July 10, 2007) --- Dr. Paul R. Ahr, President & CEO of Camillus House, is pleased to announce the promotions of Ms. Karen Mahar as the Chief Operating Officer of the charity’s... Read...
March 06, 2007
CAMILLUS HOUSE KICKS OFF MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WITH MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BANK OF AMERICA
WHO: Camillus House, Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Bank of America
WHAT: Kick-off to $88 million “Open the Door to Hope” Camillus House Capital Campaign, with special announcement... Read...
February 07, 2007
CAMILLUS HOUSE AND THE GREEN FAMILY FOUNDATION PRESENT “A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF BLACK MIAMI”
MIAMI (February 7, 2007) --- On Thursday, February 15th Camillus House and the Green Family Foundation will present a permanent exhibit featuring a collection of superbly reproduced... Read...
December 21, 2006
CAMILLUS HOUSE BRINGS CHRISTMAS CHEER TO THE HOMELESS
MIAMI (December 21, 2006) --- Camillus House has planned a special Christmas event for persons who are poor and homeless on Monday, December 25th. The event will take place from... Read...
December 15, 2006
SPECIAL HOLIDAY CHEER FOR FAMILIES SERVED BY CAMILLUS HOUSE
(Miami, FL. December 15, 2006) – Holiday Charity, a volunteer initiative formed to benefit Camillus House will bring holiday cheer to 48 formerly homeless families living at the... Read...
November 22, 2006
CAMILLUS HOUSE PARTNERS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO PROVIDE HOMES AND JOBS TO MIAMI’S HOMELESS
MIAMI (November 16, 2006) --- Camillus House and Habitat for Humanity have agreed to work together on a unique program addressing two of the root causes of homelessness: a lack... Read...
November 22, 2006
CAMILLUS HOUSE TO CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH THE HOMELESS
MIAMI (November 20, 2006) --- Camillus House will celebrate Thanksgiving Day by serving the South Florida community with a Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless of Miami on Thursday,... Read...
October 11, 2006
CAMILLUS HOUSE APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
(October 11, 2006) --- In advance of Camillus House’s relocation to a new site, which will nearly double the organization’s ability to treat & rehabilitate persons who are chronically... Read...
September 19, 2006
CAMILLUS HOUSE LAND SWAP APPROVED BY THE FLORIDA CABINET – PAVING THE WAY FOR THE RELOCATION OF CAMILLUS HOUSE -
MIAMI (September 19, 2006) --- Today the Florida Cabinet approved a land swap involving the State of Florida, the University of Miami (U.M.) and Camillus House that paves the way... Read...
August 17, 2006
CAMILLUS HOUSE SOLIDIFIES ITS SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF GLORIA BARBIER AS VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
MIAMI (August 17, 2006) ---In support of its goal to eliminate chronic homelessness in Miami, Camillus House announces the appointment of Gloria Barbier as its Vice President of... Read...
July 27, 2006
MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVES CAMILLUS HOUSE’S SPECIAL EXCEPTION - CLEARING FINAL HURDLE TOWARD NEW FACILITY
MIAMI (July 27, 2006) --- Today the Miami City Commission made good on a long-standing promise to permit Camillus House to relocate to an expanded 340-bed overnight shelter, treatment... Read...
June 08, 2006
GENEROUS GIFT FROM LOCAL FAMILY HELPS CAMILLUS HOUSE
MIAMI (June 7, 2006) --- The Yglesias family of Pinecrest, owners and operators of Palmetto Ford, a truck and van dealership located on Doral Boulevard, recently donated a brand... Read...
May 05, 2006
CAMILLUS HOUSE TRANSITIONS NEW JOB INITIATIVE UNDER ITS TREATMENT PROGRAM
Camillus House’s latest initiative, the Job Opportunity Bureau, which prepares individuals who are homeless and formerly homeless to find and keep meaningful employment will now... Read...
February 03, 2006
CAMILLUS HOUSE AND THE GREEN FAMILY FOUNDATION PRESENT “A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF BLACK MIAMI”
MIAMI (February 3, 2006) --- On Monday, February 13th Camillus House and the Green Family Foundation will unveil a permanent exhibit featuring a collection of superbly reproduced... Read...
December 19, 2005
CAMILLUS HOUSE BRINGS CHRISTMAS CHEER TO THE HOMELESS
MIAMI (December 19, 2005) --- Camillus House has planned a special Christmas event for persons who are poor and homeless on Sunday, December 25th. The event will take place from... Read...
November 17, 2005
Camillus House To Celebrate Thanksgiving With Homeless
MIAMI (November 17, 2005) --- Camillus House will celebrate Thanksgiving Day by serving the South Florida community with a Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless of Miami on Thursday,... Read...
August 18, 2005
Camillus Leaders Launches Event To Help Victims Of Huricane Katrina
MIAMI (September 2, 2005) --- Camillus Leaders, a diverse group of individuals who share a desire to make a difference in the lives of the poor and homeless served by Camillus... Read...
August 08, 2005
National Health Center Week 2005
MIAMI (August 5, 2005) --- Federal, state and local officials will honor the Nation’s Community, Migrant and Homeless Health Centers as part of National Health Center Week 2005... Read...
June 15, 2005
Bob Dickinson, Chairman of Camillus House Honored With Good Shepherd Award
MIAMI – (June 3, 2005) – On Friday, June 3rd, at the Camillus House board of director’s annual meeting, Bob Dickinson, Chairman of the Board, received the Good Shepherd Award,... Read...
February 04, 2005
Grand Opening Of New Permanent Housing Facility For Homeless
On Wednesday, February 16th at 2:00 PM Camillus House will host a Grand Opening and Dedication of the Brownsville Christian Housing Center (BCHC) – a new home for formerly homeless... Read...
February 03, 2005
Statement By Bob Dickinson Chairman Of Camillus House
It is the sincere hope of Camillus House, its Board of Directors and the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd that today’s arrest of Dale Simpson, the former executive director... Read...
December 09, 2004
State Of Florida To Present $50,000 Check To Camillus Health Concern
MIAMI- On Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 9:00 AM, State Representatives Rene Garcia, Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall and State Senator Lacernia Bullard will be presenting a check for... Read...
November 10, 2004
Camillus House To Celebrate Thanksgiving With Homeless
CAMILLUS HOUSE TO CELEBRATE
THANKSGIVING WITH HOMELESS
MIAMI (November 10, 2004 ) --- Camillus House will celebrate Thanksgiving Day by serving the South Florida community... Read...
November 01, 2004
Holiday Gala Cruise To Benefit Camillus House And United Way
Charity event aboard Carnival’s newest ship – Carnival Valor
Miami, Florida (November 1, 2004) – Carnival Cruise Lines will debut its newest and largest Miami-based ship, Carnival... Read...
September 30, 2004
Camillus House Announces The Appointment Of A New President
MIAMI – (September 30, 2004) – The Camillus House Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Paul R. Ahr as the President of the organization. The Board’s decision concludes a four-month... Read...
August 13, 2004
City Furniture And Dixie Bedding Provide Help For The Homeless
On Wednesday, August 11, City Furniture, a long time supporter of Camillus House, will be delivering a truckload of new, donated furniture to Camillus House for its new homeless... Read...
July 30, 2004
"Moving - In" Ceremony
MIAMI (July 26, 2004) --- Camillus House and Honduran Unity (a non-profit community-based organization) will hold a special “Moving-In” ceremony at Camillus’ Somerville Residence... Read...
July 06, 2004
Camillus Celebrates Its Origins
On Saturday, July 10th Camillus House will celebrate the Feast of St. Camillus de Lellis to commemorate our origin and mission of serving individuals and families who are poor... Read...
May 05, 2004
Camillus Health Concern Appointment
Camillus Health Concern, a non-profit agency and sister organization to Camillus House has appointed Alina Perez-Stable as its new Executive Director. Ms. Perez-Stable, who has... Read...
April 28, 2004
New Interim Executive Director
Camillus House has appointed Dr. Paul R. Ahr as the Interim Executive Director of the organization. Dr. Ahr who is President of the Altenahr Group, a management consulting firm... Read...
April 27, 2004
Camillus House Restructuring
The Members of Camillus House, Inc., the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd and the Executive Committee of Camillus House's Board of Directors announce the restructuring of corporate... Read...
