Client Stories

Each client who comes to The Mustard Seed has a unique story, and all of them have the same goal – to turn their house into a home so they can rebuild their lives. Your support of The Mustard Seed truly transforms lives and helps makes our community a better place for all. You make all the difference. Learn about your impact by reading the stories below.

A Sofa for Donetta

“I can’t work, I’m partially blind, and I need help furnishing my house.”
For Donnetta, a tumor impacted her vision, leaving her struggling to support her three children. She was living in week-to-week hotels to keep a roof over her children… continue reading

Beds for Erica, Anthony, and Their Children

Erica and Anthony were attending their son’s funeral, when natural disaster claimed their home and all their possessions. The couple and their children resided in Tallahassee, and in May, a series of tornados tore through their area of town, result… continue reading

Furniture for Risa

For Risa, multiple debilitating medical diagnoses affecting her physically and cognitively left her in need care. “I went from [being] a nurse, to working at Walgreens, and then I couldn’t even do that. I had to stop driving…it was in everyone… continue reading

A Table for Brittney

“I work full time, but I really only make enough to pay rent, lights, and make sure my kids have their necessities.”
Brittney’s situation is like many of our neighbors in Central Florida. Furnishing an apartment is expensive, and sourcing furni… continue reading

Furniture for Grace and Her Family

“We’d had our son home for less than a year before our home flooded.”
For Grace, complications during pregnancy and premature birth led to a long NICU stay for her son. Her child was released from the NICU in January of 2022. Then Hurricane Ia… continue reading

A Sofa for Donetta

“I can’t work, I’m partially blind, and I need help furnishing my house.” For Donnetta, a tumor impacted her vision, leaving her struggling to support her three children. She was living in week-to-week hotels to keep a roof over her children’s heads. “Hotel living is hard.” Many famil…

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Beds for Erica, Anthony, and Their Children

Erica and Anthony were attending their son’s funeral, when natural disaster claimed their home and all their possessions. The couple and their children resided in Tallahassee, and in May, a series of tornados tore through their area of town, resulting in their displacement. They fell behind on bil…

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Furniture for Risa

For Risa, multiple debilitating medical diagnoses affecting her physically and cognitively left her in need care. “I went from [being] a nurse, to working at Walgreens, and then I couldn’t even do that. I had to stop driving…it was in everyone’s best interest for me to stop driving.” “[M…

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Giving Back in the New Year

January 3, 2025

2025 is upon us, and with a new year, comes new years resolutions. Making a plan is one of the best ways to keep resolutions throughout the year. If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration, here are four ways to prioritize giving back in the new year.

If your goal is to “volunteer more… read more

Here to Help: Hurricane Milton and Helene Recovery

October 15, 2024

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida is the region’s only furniture and clothing bank, providing basic household necessities to those emerging from homelessness, personal tragedy, natural disaster, or other situations of crisis. The effects of Hurricane’s Milton and Helene have been far reaching,… read more