EVENTS - Miss Florida

Miss Florida 2009 Rachael Todd Visits CPH, August 7, 2009


The current Miss Florida, Rachael Todd held a special visit with our children on August 7th. She offered, and we accepted. In her words, “it was absolutely amazing”. As for us, we were thrilled. Rachael spent several hours in our Family Resource Center where children are helped with their homework and participate in group learning activities.

Rachael read to the children, autographed photos and spoke inspirationally about the importance of believing in oneself and focusing on educational goals.

Rachael is very concerned about the issue of homelessness and frequently speaks to groups regarding this growing problem. Several years ago Rachael’s mother founded the HOPE Foundation in Oviedo, Florida, an agency that provides Housing, Outreach, Prevention and Education for the homeless. Rachael found her passion through working with the HOPE Foundation and is committed to changing the way Americans view and deal with the issue of Homelessness. In August 2009, she served as a delegate to the National Conference on Ending Homelessness in Washington D.C. She has associated with the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Alliance to End Homelessness and is committed to increasing awareness about their missions and solutions in this challenging, yet possible, endeavor.

We are deeply appreciative of her time and efforts to bring her message of hope to our children. Our staff enjoyed meeting her as well and we look forward to working with her again soon.


Please see the photos below:


Alfredo K. Brown, Director of National Program Development, Miss Florida, Rachael Todd and Mr. Robert E. Chisholm, Chair, CPH Board of Directors

Miss Florida and our Family Resource Center children


Miss Florida signing photographs of herself for the children.