Client Forms and Application Process

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  1. You must receive a referral from one of The Mustard Seed’s partnering agencies. The referring agency will conduct a home visit to access your furniture and housewares needs. Referrals are good for 90 days from the date of the home visit. See a list of referring agencies here: Referral Agencies General.
  2. We want to help you begin rebuilding your life as quickly as possible. To make the process go faster, please make sure you have all of the items and client forms needed to receive The Mustard Seed of Central Florida’s services. Client Checklist.
  3. Please call (407) 875-2040 to schedule your appointment. Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Each client has 30 minutes in the warehouse to select their household items.  Please remember to bring picture IDs and social security cards for all adults living in the home and birth certificates for all children living in the home, your referral, client checklist, a $200 processing fee and a moving truck.
  4. Please tell us about your experience with our programs. We would appreciate your honest feedback in helping us grow forward.
  5. Please “like” us on Facebook page. 

The Home Symone Never Stopped Working Toward

When Symone Davis and her 11-year-old daughter found stable housing after experiencing homelessness, it marked the beginning of a new chapter. But like many families rebuilding after a crisis, having a place to live was only part of the challenge. Turning that empty apartment into a home felt overwh…

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Kiara’s Strength, Furnished with Hope

When Kiara became homeless in July 2025, she had seven children depending on her and no easy path forward. For months, she lived in a hotel with her family, first through temporary support and later by paying the weekly cost on her own with one income. “It was a lot,” Kiara shared. “You don’…

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Single Mothers in Central Florida: Turning Empty Spaces into Homes

In Orange County, Florida, approximately 31% of households are led by a single parent—and most are single mothers. Behind that number are real women carrying the weight of providing, nurturing, and holding everything together, often without a safety net. Single motherhood comes with challenges tha…

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Latest News

Look What You Helped Us Do: Turning over 900 Houses Into Homes Across Central Florida

July 17, 2026

Every family deserves a place to call home.

Not just four walls and a roof—but a bed to sleep in, a table to gather around, and a space where healing can begin. Thanks to your generosity, hundreds of families across Central Florida are experiencing that hope today.

As we begin a new fiscal y… read more

The Surprising Benefits of Volunteering: Why Giving Your Time Gives Back to You

June 5, 2026

Every day at The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, volunteers help turn empty houses into homes. Whether they’re sorting clothing donations, assisting in our furniture bank, supporting our mattress recycling program, or tackling large warehouse projects, their impact reaches far beyond our walls.

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