Hope Starts Here

Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless provides street outreach and support for individuals and families who are at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness in Florida's Okaloosa-Walton area.

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120 Duggan Avenue
Crestview, FL 32539
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Outreach: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-4
Sack lunches provided daily 11-2
Donations accepted Tuesday through Saturday 9-5

How We Can Help

Whether you need assistance, want to volunteer, or are looking to make a difference — there's a place for you here.

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Need Shelter?

We provide safe emergency shelter and transitional housing to individuals and families in crisis.

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Volunteer

Join us and see how your presence can make a positive difference not only for others, but for yourself as well!

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Donate

There are many ways to give, from cash to gently used clothing, household goods, children's items, food, and needed shelter supplies.

How You Can Give

Some of the Ways We Helped in 2025

Services Provided: 43,805
Medical Services: 1,758
Meals Provided: 29,545
Street Outreach: 6,800
Our facility in Crestview, Florida

Our Mission

It is the mission of the Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the homeless and those at risk, in order to provide an avenue to self-sufficiency, thereby strengthening our community.

About Us

Featured Partnership

Proud Partner of United Way Emerald Coast

The Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless is a proud partner agency of United Way Emerald Coast. United Way's funding and community leadership make it possible for us to provide support services to our neighbors in need across Okaloosa County.

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Our Generous Donors

We are grateful for the community organizations who make our work possible.

Homelessness and Housing Alliance Embrace Florida Kids Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners All In Credit Union Emerald Coast Food Rescue 100+ Women Who Care Emerald Coast Emerald Coast Hospice Hope Starts Here Thrift Store PenAir Credit Union