A Daytona Beach charity is struggling to help families whose homes were damaged by Matthew. They now face months of homelessness while waiting for FEMA funds to come in.

  • 15 families on waiting list for help after Matthew
  • Halifax Urban Ministries Family Shelter at capacity
  • COMPLETE COVERAGE: Hurricane Matthew

Typically prepared for anything, those with Halifax Urban Ministries Family Shelter said because of the recent storm, they were not prepared for so many people. 

"Due to the direct impact of Hurricane Matthew, and to the damage and destruction of many of these homes, many of these families renting homes now have nowhere to live," said Miguel Rodriguez with HUM Family Shelter.

Now every day since the storm more people call or come by asking for help for their family.

"Unfortunately, our shelter usually stays at capacity. So we've had to turn these families away. We try to turn them to other agencies but essentially they just have nowhere to go."

The ministry has about 15 families on a waiting list. While those families wait, the shelter collects supplies to help, but organizers are worried it may not be enough. As the holidays inch closer, there's concern the families will still be searching for a roof over their heads.

''These families are essentially homeless or living out on the streets or in hotels. Waiting for their situations to be dealt with. For their landlords to say, 'hey you can finally move back' or in some cases, you can't live here anymore,"  Rodriguez explained.

The Halifax Urban Ministries Family Shelter is collecting supplies for families in need. To find out how you can help, visit the Halifax Urban Ministries website.