One Block at a Time: Building Hope with The Phileo House for Unsheltered Women

In the heart of East Orlando, where need and hope often intersect, a bold and beautiful vision is rising—The Phileo House for Unsheltered Women. Founded by Dr. Maribel Avilés, a woman who spent more than 30 years caring for patients as a medical professional, The Phileo House is a Christ-centered response to one of Orlando’s most pressing needs: safe, sustainable housing for women facing homelessness.

But this is more than a shelter. It’s a home of restoration.

Fueled by the love of Christ and built on the foundation of dignity and discipleship, The Phileo House exists to empower women through transitional support, spiritual growth, and self-sustaining programs. Their dream is to launch their first eco-green, acre-based home in East Orlando—a space where unsheltered women can begin again, surrounded by nature, nurture, and the presence of God.

To bring this vision to life, The Phileo House has launched their “One Block at a Time” Campaign—an initiative to raise $50,000 toward the down payment on their first home.

But each “block” represents more than just a financial milestone. It symbolizes a step toward restoration, a piece of sacred ground reclaimed for healing, and a tangible expression of hope. Every block laid is a testament to what’s possible when faith meets action, and when a community comes together with one heart and one mission.

This is more than a fundraiser—it’s a foundation for freedom, built on purpose, progress, and the power of unity in Christ.

At Luminaire Media Solutions, this kind of Kingdom vision isn’t just something we support—it’s why we exist. We don’t see media as just messaging. For us, it’s ministry. We consider it a sacred assignment to partner with organizations like The Phileo House whose mission aligns with God’s heart for justice, compassion, and transformation.

As a faith-driven creative agency based right here in Orlando, we understand that visibility is more than reach—it’s about releasing the sound of Heaven through stories that heal, restore, and ignite hope. We are honored to amplify The Phileo House’s outreach efforts because we believe every story shared is a seed planted, and every campaign promoted is an invitation for the Body of Christ to rise and respond.

This is our city. These are our sisters. And this is exactly what the Kingdom looks like—locking arms, raising up, and reaching out with the heart of Jesus.

We invite you to learn more, to give if you’re able, and to share this mission with your networks. Because together, we can build something that lasts—not just walls and roofs, but legacy and love.

Let’s build one block at a time.

"If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the darkness and your light will become like the noonday."
Isaiah 58:10

To support The Phileo House and their mission to house, heal, and restore, visit www.thephileohouse.com. Follow their journey on social media and help us spread the word. Every share, every prayer, and every dollar matters.

Marketing With Purpose. Messaging with Light.

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