In His Shoes - 2026 Awards Celebration

Join us as we celebrate a quarter-century of dedication to our community! The In His Shoes - 2026 Awards Celebration is a momentous occasion to honor individuals who have made significant strides in serving our community. Join us as we celebrate YOU!

This year, we're thrilled to present our 11 prestigious awards, including the Walter Washington Jr. "In His Shoes" Award. This bronze cast of Walter's actual shoes is a poignant tribute to the dedication he showed to the communities we serve and is a reminder of the hard work we do to create positive change across the Treasure Coast.

Announcement: Keynote Speaker Jesse Leon

Jesse Leon is the award-winning author of I’m Not Broken and No Estoy Roto. His work chronicles his journey from surviving trauma, addiction, and homelessness to becoming a global advocate for healing, resilience, and cultural transformation. As a speaker, executive coach, and consultant, Jesse works with organizations across the world to build coordinated support systems for vulnerable communities, especially individuals experiencing housing insecurities and survivors of human trafficking. His storytelling blends lived experience, research, and hope, inspiring audiences to reclaim their power and rewrite their narratives.

Nominations for the In His Shoes Awards Celebration are now closed!

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Community Church of Vero Beach - 1901 23rd St, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Tickets: This event is free to attend; donations of any amount are welcome.
Food: Lunch will be provided!

Parking Details:

Below, see parking areas marked in orange and the meeting room marked in blue:

Don't forget to wear your nicest, craziest, wackiest, or most coveted pair of shoes in honor of Walter Washington! Have fun and show off your cool kicks during the event.

Don't miss this inspiring event! We look forward to seeing you there!

The Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council (TCHSC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit registered in the State of Florida. TCHSC is the lead agency to the FL-509 Continuum of Care and has a mission to prevent and end homelessness on Florida’s Treasure Coast, and to assure that if homelessness happens, it is brief and non-recurring. TCHSC partners with over 60 organizations across Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin Counties to provide services to families who are at risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness.

2026 In His Shoes Award Celebration

Join us as we celebrate agency and individual accomplishments achieved throughout the year!