Opening doors.
Transforming lives.
Ending homelessness.
Welcome to Dave’s House: Transforming Lives Through Permanent Supportive Housing
At Dave’s House, we believe every person living with serious mental illness deserves more than shelter—they deserve a home that offers stability, support, and hope. For over 15 years, we’ve created permanent supportive housing that integrates affordable homes with essential mental health services, empowering residents to thrive with dignity and purpose.
Our six homes in Orange County, Florida—developed in partnership with Aspire Health Partners—serve as sanctuaries where healing begins. Residents who once faced isolation now find strength in community and the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Through our homes and curated supportive programs, we enhance each resident’s path to independence and long-term stability.
Now, we are expanding our impact with the development of Dave’s House’s first Multi-Unit Residential Community in Central Florida. Located in Seminole County, this community will feature private duplex homes for up to 30 adults, along with on-site case management and peer support. Together, we’re ending homelessness for adults with mental illness—one safe, stable home at a time.
Where we’ve been
For more than 15 years, Dave’s House has provided permanent supportive housing for adults living with serious mental illness. With six homes in Orange County, our model has given hundreds of residents a safe place to heal, grow, and thrive.
A Proven Model
Our current model is simple but powerful: we raise the funds to purchase single family homes. We partner with behavioral health providers to support our residents and stay connected to ensure wraparound services like employment assistance, wellness programs, and creative therapies. Each “Dave’s House” becomes a permanent supportive home for up to five individuals—and we’ve impacted hundreds of lives.
Where we’re headed
We’re expanding our impact with the creation of Dave’s House at Celery Community — our first multi-unit residential community in Central Florida. Located in Sanford, this new neighborhood will feature:
8 duplex homes for up to 31 residents
A 3,500 sq. ft. community center for workshops, wellness, and connection
Supportive green spaces designed to foster community and healing
On-site case management, peer support, healthcare partnerships, and job readiness support
This model more than doubles our housing capacity and creates a scalable blueprint for supportive housing across Florida.
How we will get there
Through strong partnerships, creative solutions, community investment, and the support of people like you. Together with our behavioral healthcare service provider partners, donors, and volunteers, we’re building sustainable housing solutions that change lives—one home, one community, at a time. It truly takes a community to create lasting change, and we are deeply grateful for your support. Your generosity sustains our current homes and programs, fuels long-term investments in infrastructure and growth, and powers our capital campaign for the very first Dave’s House Multi-Unit Residential Community. Every gift makes a difference. You can choose to give monthly, annually, or with a one-time contribution. We also welcome legacy and planned gifts, such as including Dave’s House in your will or estate plan, transferring assets like stocks or retirement funds, or making a gift of property. However you choose to give, your support creates safe, stable homes—and with them, dignity, hope, and the chance to thrive.
resident stories
Behind every front door at Dave’s House is a story of resilience, hope, and healing. These videos share the journeys of our residents—adults living with serious mental illness who have found stability and purpose through permanent supportive housing. With a safe place to call home and a community that cares, they’re not just surviving—they’re truly living.