Shared Living & Affordable Housing
Shared living homes and affordable housing communities that foster unity and self-sufficiency — giving seniors, veterans, and families a stable place to call home.
Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Our Families
"Working in unity, doing our duty to protect our elderly, veterans, and families."
We build shared living homes and affordable housing communities, and connect residents to housing, healthcare, and education — starting across Florida, with a goal to provide housing for everyone across America.
Three ways we serve
- Affordable Housing — supportive, community-based housing that fosters unity and self-sufficiency
- Healthcare Access — connecting families, seniors, and veterans to the care they need
- Educational Services — programs that build skills and open opportunity
Working in unity, doing our duty to protect our elderly, veterans, and families.
Our Families — Mission Statement
About Us
A community-first nonprofit, built on unity
Our Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization built around shared living homes and affordable housing communities — places where neighbors support one another under one roof. From that foundation, we connect residents to housing, healthcare resources, and educational services.
We place particular focus on protecting seniors, veterans, and families — the members of our communities who have given the most and who deserve stability, dignity, and support in return.
Our approach is rooted in unity. We believe lasting change happens when neighbors, volunteers, and local partners work side by side — not as a program delivered to a community, but as an effort built with one.
501(c)(3) Registered Nonprofit
Serving Florida Communities
Chaired by Vincent Fusco
Our Work
Three pillars, one mission
Everything we do is organized around three connected pillars of support — because stable housing, good health, and education reinforce one another.
Healthcare Resource Access
Connecting families, seniors, and veterans to available healthcare resources and services, so no one in our community has to navigate care alone.
Educational Services
Programs and resources that help individuals and families build skills and opportunity — investing in the next chapter, not just the next day.
Where We Serve
Rooted in Florida. Built to grow nationwide.
Our work today is focused close to home — but our vision reaches much further.
Today
Serving Communities Across Florida
Our Families currently serves communities across Florida, connecting residents to supportive housing options, healthcare resources, and educational programs where we operate.
Statewide focus, Florida
What’s Next
A Vision for Nationwide Expansion
Our goal is to provide housing for everyone across America — bringing the same model of shared living homes, affordable housing communities, healthcare access, and education to towns and cities nationwide, wherever seniors, veterans, and families need it most.
Florida Resources
Real help, close to home
Housing, food, healthcare, job, and recovery resources for every Florida county, searchable right here on our site, plus statewide programs like NuHealth Reach referrals and cell phone assistance.
Don’t see your situation listed? Call Florida 211 (dial 2-1-1) anytime for a live referral to local help.
Covers all 67 Florida counties. Data compiled from CareerSource Florida, Feeding Florida, FARR, FL DCF, NuHealth Reach, and Continuum of Care sources.
No results — try clearing a filter or call Florida 211 (dial 2-1-1).
Need free health, housing, or reentry support right now?
NuHealth Reach connects you with a dedicated caseworker for free — no insurance required.
Community Partnerships
Stronger together, through outreach partnerships
We extend our reach through partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to health, education, and housing stability.
NuHealth Reach
Infectious Disease Prevention
An outreach partnership connecting the families and communities we serve to infectious disease prevention resources, screening, and health education.
BTI — Bridgeworks Technical Institute
Education & Workforce Training
A partnership that connects residents to technical training and workforce development, helping build skills and open pathways to stable employment.
Housing Re-Entry Initiative
With Hope 4 2day Ministries
A partnership with Hope 4 2day Ministries supporting individuals re-entering the community with access to stable housing and a supportive path forward.
HigherSelf Engine
Retrain Your Bad Habits
An Educational and Developmental program — a free, self-guided daily mind-training practice built on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and habit science — for anyone rebuilding their life, including the reentry clients Our Families serves.
- A short assessment maps your mindset to a personal growth archetype
- A daily practice loop: affirmation, mindfulness, a CBT reflection, and one action step
- A full Florida city-and-county resource directory — housing, food, clothing, cell phone assistance, insurance and infectious disease care through NuHealth Reach, and more
- Once completed, we begin navigating job training and placement into a career — partnering with CareerSource and other local resources in each city
No sign-up required
Free to use, private by design
Every participant gets a private access code — no accounts, no passwords. Just a steady, structured path forward, one honest day at a time.
30-Day Guided Program
Florida Resource Directory
Community Events
Real moments, real impact
A look at events our organization and partners have been part of — from community celebrations to graduations and outreach on the ground.
Community Day
Concert & giveaway day at Belmont Heights Estates
Live music, health outreach booths, and a giveaway brought neighbors out together for an afternoon of community and connection.
Trade School Graduation
Celebrating a new career, one graduate at a time
Through our education and workforce partnerships, including BTI — Bridgeworks Technical Institute, we celebrate every graduate taking a new step toward stability.
Housing & Re-Entry Outreach
Supporting a fresh start after incarceration
Alongside our NuHealth Reach partnership, our Housing Re-Entry Initiative connects individuals leaving incarceration to housing options, healthcare, and a supportive path forward.
Community Snapshots
The people we do this for
Neighbors, volunteers, and partners coming together on the ground — this is what community looks like.
Gallery
The community we're working toward
Real moments from our housing, healthcare, and outreach events on the ground in Florida.
Neighbors gathering together, in the spirit of unity
Actual representation of housing and services
The kind of welcoming, supportive housing we provide
Actual representation of housing and services
Connecting families and veterans to healthcare they can trust
Actual representation of housing and services
Education support that opens doors to new careers
Actual representation of housing and services
The volunteers and neighbors who make this mission possible
Actual representation of housing and services
Support Our Mission
Make a donation
Every gift helps Our Families Nonprofit Organization Inc. provide housing, healthcare access, and education support to families across Florida.
Another Way To Help
Own a property you're ready to sell? Let's talk owner financing.
One of the fastest ways to help us house more families is through owner-financed property sales. If you're a property owner open to structuring the sale directly with us — without requiring a large down payment — we can close sooner and move a family into stable housing right away.
- No large down payment required, so we can move families in faster
- Flexible terms structured directly with you as the seller
- Your property becomes safe, dignified housing for a family in need
Questions about giving, matching gifts, or in-kind support? Reach us at [email protected] or (321) 423-9837.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our mission and giving
Answers to what people most often ask about Our Families — our work, who we serve, and how to help.
What does Our Families Nonprofit Organization do?
Our Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds shared living homes and affordable housing communities, and connects residents to housing, healthcare resources, and educational services — starting across Florida, with a goal to provide housing for everyone across America.
Who does Our Families serve?
We place particular focus on protecting seniors, veterans, and families, and we also support individuals re-entering the community after incarceration through our Housing Re-Entry Initiative and Felons Moving Forward program.
Where does Our Families operate?
Our work today is focused across Florida, connecting residents to supportive housing options, healthcare resources, and educational programs statewide. Our goal is to bring the same model of shared living homes, affordable housing, healthcare access, and education to towns and cities nationwide.
Is Our Families a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit?
Yes. Our Families Nonprofit Organization Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the state of Florida.
How can I donate to Our Families?
You can give a secure one-time or custom-amount donation by card through Stripe, or send a gift directly via Cash App to $ourfamilies321. Questions about giving, matching gifts, or in-kind support can be directed to (321) 423-9837.
What is owner financing, and how does it help Our Families house families faster?
Owner financing is when a property owner structures a sale directly with us, without requiring a large down payment. This lets us close sooner and move a family into stable housing right away, with flexible terms structured directly with the seller.
How does Our Families help people re-entering the community after incarceration?
Alongside our NuHealth Reach partnership and Hope 4 2day Ministries, our Housing Re-Entry Initiative and Felons Moving Forward program connect individuals leaving incarceration to housing options, healthcare, job training, and a supportive path forward.
What is the Retrain Your Bad Habits program?
It's a free, self-guided daily mind-training program built on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and habit science, delivered through the HigherSelf Engine app. It's designed for anyone rebuilding their life, including the reentry clients Our Families serves, and requires no sign-up — just a private access code.
Where can I find local resources like housing, food, or healthcare help in Florida?
Our full Florida resource directory, covering housing, food, healthcare, job, and recovery resources for every county, is searchable right on this site. You can also sign up for NuHealth Reach for statewide health referrals, or call Florida 211 (dial 2-1-1) anytime for a live referral to local help.
How can I volunteer or get involved?
Use the contact form below or call (321) 423-9837 to tell us how you'd like to help. We'll follow up by phone or email to connect you with the right opportunity.
Get Involved
Join us in strengthening our community
Whether you'd like to volunteer, ask about our programs, or explore how to support our mission, we'd love to hear from you.
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