The Miami Times

Miami’s Lotus House to double its size New village will provide additional support for 490 women, children a neighborhood health clinic and children’s wellness center   Miami Times staff report | 3/2/2016, 2 p.m. It’s no secret that homelessness is one of the most pressing issues facing Miami. But often overlooked is the high percentage of women…

The Real Deal

Lotus House seeks approval for new $25M Overtown facility Lotus Village will span 120,000 square feet and include 140 living units By Katherine Kallergis Ten years after opening Lotus House in a handful of rehabbed buildings in Overtown, the shelter will go before the city of Miami Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board on Wednesday with plans for…

The Miami Herald

Lotus House shelter for women and children to expand, redevelop Miami compound  New five-story building would double capacity of Overtown shelter  Fundraising campaign is under way to fund $25 million expansion With nowhere to go, dozens of homeless families are sheltered in motels BY DAVID SMILEY The president of Miami’s only homeless shelter exclusively for…