The Walk for Hope is a 100-mile journey to bringing awareness to the urgent need to end homelessness in our communities.
This five-day fundraising event will start May, Thursday 22nd in Jupiter, Fla. and ends on Monday, May 26th, in Miami Beach. The walk aims to raise awareness and critical funds to support homeless individuals and families across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.
With a fundraising goal of providing permanent housing to 10 families, this event will directly support our first, last, and security deposit assistance program. 100% of donations go directly to this program.
David Gallegos will undertake this inspiring journey, starting in Jupiter and concluding in Miami Beach.
David Gallegos has been on the board of the Coalition to End Homelessness since 2023.
David is a healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience working across the healthcare industry. Throughout his career, he has been a dedicated advocate for ensuring that every individual has the chance to live the greatest life possible. While access to medical care is essential, David understands that health is influenced by far more than what happens in a doctor's office. Social Drivers of Health (SDoH) — such as economic stability, education, and housing security — have a profound impact on overall well-being. Among these, stable housing is foundational to health, safety, and opportunity. For children experiencing homelessness has a profound lifelong traumatizing impact. People of all ages who experience homelessness have a 3.5 times higher mortality rate.
David Gallegos, Board Member since 2023.
For David, home is more than just four walls and a roof; it is a refuge from life’s demands, a space where identities are embraced, and personal growth flourishes. From childhood through adulthood, home provides a critical environment for stability, learning, and community engagement. It is within the home that habits are formed, relationships are nurtured, and aspirations take shape. Yet, for far too many, stable housing is an unattainable luxury. Families across the country, including those in South Florida, are forced to allocate disproportionate amounts of their income to rent, leaving little for essentials such as food, healthcare, and education.
Recognizing that housing security is a key determinant of health, David is taking action. As the participant in The Walk for Hope, a 100-mile fundraising walk from Jupiter to Miami Beach, he is walking to raise awareness and funds for The Coalition to End Homelessness. His goal is to ensure that more families can access stable, affordable housing and reclaim the sense of security and belonging that a home provides.
A resident of Weston, Florida, since 2004, David shares his life with his teenage sweetheart, to whom he has been married for more than three decades. Together they have two grown sons who also live in Broward County. His unwavering belief that every family deserves a safe and affordable home fuels his advocacy and leadership in the fight against homelessness. Join David in supporting The Walk for Hope and help make a lasting impact on families in need. Together, we can accomplish the mission of the Coalition, “Ending homelessness through changing lives.”
Join us in supporting David with a generous donation. Whether it’s $5 or $50, every contribution brings us closer to making an impact.
All proceeds go to the 2025 Walk for Hope campaign to provide permanent housing to 10 families.
Funds raised will directly support our Pay the Rent Program; which provides the first, last, and security deposit assistant to qualifying families.
Cherry Willow Apparel a "Champion of Hope" sponsor. Thank you to Cherry Willow Apparel. Their mission is to help get as many people impacted by homelessness off the street and into housing as possible. Their goal is that Cherry Willow Apparel becomes a symbol of hope and that people impacted by homelessness are able to feel proud when they see people on the street representing the brand created to support them.
Thank you to our "Friend of Hope" sponsor, Dental Specialist of Weston and Pines. Dental Specialist offers a comprehensive range of dental services. From general dentistry to specialized care in periodontics, endodontics, and cosmetic enhancements, our team of skilled professionals is committed to delivering exceptional results.
Thank you to our "Friend of Hope" sponsor, Brian and Tamara Anderson Hartka.
Join us in making a lasting impact by becoming an official sponsor of The Walk for Hope. Your support will change lives and provide stability to families in need.
Why Sponsor?
Join Us! Your sponsorship will change lives and bring hope to families in need. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact us at info@homelessfl.org.
$24,000
Permanent Housing for 4 families
$12,000
Permanent Housing for 2 families
$6,000
Provides housing for 1 family
$3,000
Covers half the cost of housing a family
$1,000
Helps move families closer to stable housing