The Firehouse Project
From Hero to Host
One of our superpowers is convening community. The Firehouse allows us to transition to a "host" model where we are not only delivering our programs, but we can now connect families to multiple services in one accessible location rather than trying to solve the wicked problem of family homelessness in a silo.
Today, CareerSource Brevard, Early Learning Coalition, and Brevard Health Alliance are onsite service providers. Families residing in 32922 can easily access certification courses taught in our community classroom because of the efforts of Elevate Brevard, and like-minded companies and organizations can host their meetings or classes in one of our collaboration rooms.
Together we are building stronger communities
The road to completing The Firehouse had obstacles and delays but more importantly, it had supporters, advocates, and believers. We spent most of 2022 sharing our Firehouse vision and progress. Armed with renderings and layouts, we toured, presented, and wrote about what was possible. Enthusiastically, the community embraced our vision and invested in the project.
Three years and over 100 community investors later, we entirely refurbished Firehouse #1 into a vibrant hub of services. A building filled with extraordinary people and partners from the community who believe that the sum of the whole is greater than the individual parts.
Our vision is not complete without YOU
The Journey to The Firehouse
This project would not be possible without generous partners
The following people, groups, and companies have donated money, services, and goods to make this project possible. We are so grateful for their support.
American Busines Interiors
A. Duda and Sons, Inc.
Alerion
Mike Artelli
Diane & John Baggett
Sabina Baker
Bank of America
Jamie Bassett
Donna Bishop
Lisa & Steven Bierbrunner
Blinds of All Kinds
Boeing
Brevard Homeless Coalition
Bristol-Hansen Charitable Foundation
Matthew Brothers
Russ & Joan Buchanan
Lucy Carr
Kathy Chamblin
City of Cocoa
Willard Coble
Community Foundation for Brevard, Inc.
Church at Viera
Defined Spaces
Department of Children and Families
Dillen Charitable Fund
Duda Ranches
James Dlugasch
Embraer
Elevation Church
ERC Incorporated
First Presbyterian Church of Palm Bay
Florida Power & Light Company
Tiffany Fortenberry
Frida's Plants & Vintage
Georgianna Church
G&G Roofing
Goodson Paving
Rebecca Granger
Robyn Hattaway
Sandra Henry
Higher Purpose Restaurant Group
Shalarie Highsmith
Molly Hill
Hobbs Foundation
Holiday Builders
Holton Family Fund
HomeAid Orlando
Karin Jamison
Dawn Jean
Steve Johnson
Lynn Jones
L3Harris
Janet Jones-Owen
Carol & Bill Karp
Lorraine Koss
Christine Lance
Richard and Dorothy Lovisone
LSP Nursery
Cheryl & Fred Mahan
Margaret Heins Foundation
Margaret R. Binz Foundation
Matthew Development
Jessica & Mathew McKelvey
Nanda Menon
Ryan Mitchell
Stephanie Mosedale
Tom Murdoch
Christine Noll-Rhan & Matthew Rhan
Northrop Grumman
Shivani Patel
Marcia & Peter Phillips
Pamela Weiger & Carl Plaugher
Pizza Gallery & Grill
Progressive Cleaning
Orion180
Mike & Mary Renfro
Jane Reuter
Rivertree Builders
Kathleen Roden
Jennifer Rogers
Marla & Cordell Rolle
Rolle IT
Roswell Marine
Karen & Eric Ruoff
RZK Architects
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
Carl Sapp
Vincent Serianni
Barbara Simmons
Sky Peak Financial
Space Coast Association of Realtors
Steadytown
Guy & Delores Spearman
TD Foundation
The HERO Fund
Truist Foundation
Viera Builders
The Viera Company
Dana Vinci
W + J Construction
W.J. & Kathy Chamblin Family Foundation, Inc.
Altara Warren
Carol Watson
Anthony Wesson
Linda West-Decker
Myles Wilkinson
Jamara Wilson
Debbie & Thomas Zipperly