Dr. Joel C. Hunter To Receive First Annual Legacy Award at Dave’s House Party 2023 on October 7 at the Orlando Museum of Art

To celebrate Dr. Joel C. Hunter’s dedication to ending homelessness, he will be presented with the first annual “Dr. Joel C. Hunter Legacy Award” at Dave’s House Party 2023 on Saturday, October 7th.  Supporters will celebrate at the Orlando Museum of Art by enjoying live music throughout the night, a performance by Todd Tilghman, NBC’s The Voice winner, delightful hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and a silent auction.  

Dave’s House Executive Director, Ellen O’Connor, stated “We appreciate the work Dr. Hunter has done throughout Central Florida and his efforts to end homelessness.  With over 7,300 homeless in Central Florida’s Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties; nearly 20% of the adults have serious mental illness SMI (HMIS).  Our permanent supportive housing gives residents stable homes, managed mental healthcare and educational programs for personal and professional enrichment with the goal of reducing homelessness.  Dr. Hunter is an icon in our community, and we greatly appreciate his dedication.”

Doors open at 6:30pm and tickets are available here: https://bit.ly/DavesHouseParty23 

For more information on Dave’s House Party 2023 visit https://daveshouseevents.org/daves-house-party.

Dave’s House is grateful for the community support, and it’s sponsors Morgan and Morgan, AdventHealth, Mader Southeast, MBI, NEI, JP Morgan Chase & Co., University of Central Florida College of Innovation and Education, Akerman LLP, Aspire Health Partners, Orlando The City’s Magazine, Mainstreet Community Bank, Charles Schwab Foundation, Ron & Lin Wilensky, Martha and Del Harriman, Global Nonprofit Health, Light Orlando Powered by Acahand Foundation, and Florida Citrus Sports.  Pre-event donors include Charlie Steele and Florida Blue Foundation.  

About Dave’s House:

Dave’s House, a 501c3 non-profit, is a leading affordable permanent supportive housing provider for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring disabilities in Central Florida.