The Women's Shower Program at Miami's Camillus House

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A retail banking professional with nearly two decades of experience, Isoldy Guzman serves as branch manager at Florida Community Bank in Davie, Florida. Alongside his professional activities, Isoldy Guzman gives back to his local community by supporting Camillus House.

Camillus House has been providing a variety of support services for people in need for over 50 years. Currently, the nonprofit group oversees a range of programs and activities, including its Women's Shower Program.

Launched over 15 years ago, the Women's Shower Program at Camillus House offers Miami women dealing with homelessness what many people take for granted: access to safe, clean shower facilities. The program is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, at the Camillus House on Miami's 7th Avenue.

In addition to shower facilities, the program provides women with hygiene kits containing shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and a toothbrush, deodorant, and other self-care items. The program also introduces many women to Camillus House, and can serve as a conduit to other services, including those focused on meeting physical, mental, emotional, and social needs.

To continue offering its Women's Shower Program, Camillus House relies on the support of volunteers and donors. More information about how to help is available at www.camillus.org.

The 9th Annual Camillus House Auction Fundraiser

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An experienced Florida banking and financial services professional, Isoldy Guzman serves dual posts as a branch manager with Florida Community Bank and a retail market manager with Synovus Bank. Outside of the professional arena, Isoldy Guzman volunteers with multiple charitable organizations including Camillus House.

Beginning as a small Miami overnight shelter in 1960, Camillus House has grown steadily over the years to become a comprehensive community center that provides a range of services to individuals suffering from poverty and homelessness. One of its most recent fundraising events was The Auction, a yearly charity auction and entertainment event that supports Camillus’ full range of programs. 

Reflecting its official “Cork and Unwind” theme, the 9th annual Camillus House fundraiser began with a champagne reception and built toward a gourmet dinner from renowned local chef Michelle Bernstein. Key items up for auction at the event included a private Palme d’Or dinner for 12 and a 7-day Mediterranean sailing experience from SeaDream Yacht Club. Taking place on April 30, 2019, the 9th annual Auction raised over $1 million for Camillus House.