WHO:	Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Orange County Mayor Richard T. Crotty Osceola County Commissioner Paul Owen Seminole County Chairwoman Brenda Carey Central Florida Commission on Homelessness board members
WHAT:	On Wednesday, February 13, the working Regional Commission on Homelessness will finalize its recommendations aimed at ending homelessness in the Central Florida community. The 24 recommendations create the “Ten 2 End” plan, an effort to end involuntary homelessness within 10 years. One of the top recommendations is to establish a permanent public-private partnership to enact the strategies of the 10-year plan and systematically address homelessness in Central Florida. On Wednesday, February 13, the permanent Central Florida Commission on Homelessness will officially be formed with Ed Timberlake, chairman, central Florida Seaside Bank, serving as the Managing Chair; Orlando Mayor Dyer and Orange County Mayor Crotty serving as co-chairs; and Seminole County Chairwoman Brenda Carey and Osceola County Commissioner Paul Owen serving as founding members. The Central Florida Commission on Homelessness will immediately begin working to implement the recommendations which address housing, prevention, healthcare and supportive systems.
WHEN:	Wednesday, February 13 10:15 a.m. – final meeting of the Regional Commission on Homelessness 11:45 – Transition Ceremony: Regional Commission hands off to new, permanent Central Florida Commission on Homelessness *Best time for media*
WHERE:	Orlando City Hall 9th Floor Overlook Room
CONTACT:	Heather Allebaugh City of Orlando 407-246-3423	Kelly Kwas Orange County (407) 836-5301	Tonya Elliott Osceola County (407) 742-010	Angelita Streeter Seminole County (407) 665-1183