Florida County Backtracks From Fines Against Open Homes Fellowship

May 20, 2013

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After Liberty Counsel sent a demand letter to the Orange County Code Enforcement Board, the county dropped more than $50,000 in fees, property liens, and a notice of foreclosure levied against the non-profit Open Homes Fellowship. When an Open Homes Fellowship rehabilitation residence was damaged by fire, reconstruction lasted longer than the initial two month deadline and six month extension granted by the county, resulting in excessive fines against the charitable organization. Liberty Counsel pointed out that in a similar case in the same neighborhood, the board had waived about $1 million in fines that accrued over an eight-year period.

A Christian ministry with a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, Open Homes has served the local community for 25 years and operates a Christian, nine-month program that has higher success rates against drug and alcohol relapse than do comparable secular programs.

Charles Camorata, Director of Open Homes said, “It is so wonderful to have Liberty Counsel in our corner.”

Praise God with us that Open Homes will be able to continue ministering to those with drug and alcohol dependencies. Pray for Liberty Counsel as we continue to stand for religious freedom and ensure that government boards and officials at all levels fairly apply the law.

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