Town hall addresses Central Florida homelessness solutions

A town hall meeting in East Orange County addressed homelessness in Central Florida. The Samaritan Resource Center organized this event to give the public a chance to discuss this pressing issue. Attendees were allowed to voice their concerns, ask questions, and think of solutions together. Zeynep Portway, the Executive Director of the center, highlighted the struggles faced by many. She noted that some locals are living in their cars or in the woods due to a lack of shelters. The situation is urgent, as resources are limited in Orlando's homeless shelters. Community members at the meeting emphasized the need to focus on housing and long-term solutions to make a real impact.