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 Reunion for Natasha

“It’s never too hard…it’s never too late to get over something holding you back.” Natasha, a mother to 7 children ranging in age from 2-13 years old, has overcome huge hurdles to get custody of her children back. Natasha and her children we… continue reading

Beds for Keona and her Children

“I finally got an apartment for me and my kids. We’ve been on the floor since we got approved, and I’m hoping to get them off the floor.” For Keona and her children, visiting The Mustard Seed was a step toward stability for he… continue reading

A Washer for Denieshia

When you support The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, you help families like Deniesha’s.
“Seven years ago, my nieces and nephews were put in the foster care system. I adopted the older two, and am in the process of adopting the younger tw… 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… 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

A Reunion for Natasha

“It’s never too hard…it’s never too late to get over something holding you back.” Natasha, a mother to 7 children ranging in age from 2-13 years old, has overcome huge hurdles to get custody of her children back. Natasha and her children were forced to move to Orlando last year after a fir…

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Beds for Keona and her Children

“I finally got an apartment for me and my kids. We’ve been on the floor since we got approved, and I’m hoping to get them off the floor.” For Keona and her children, visiting The Mustard Seed was a step toward stability for her and her children. After fleeing domestic violenc…

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A Washer for Denieshia

When you support The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, you help families like Deniesha’s. “Seven years ago, my nieces and nephews were put in the foster care system. I adopted the older two, and am in the process of adopting the younger two.” Denieshia stepped up to support her niec…

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Latest News

Interview with a Board Member: Stephanie Philips

May 8, 2025

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida is grateful for the commitment of our dedicated board members. Stephanie Philips is Executive Director for Patient Safety at AdventHealth in Central Florida, leading and supporting efforts to ensure patient and workforce safety. A nurse for 30+ years, Stephanie is… read more

Throwback to Chairs for Charity and Raise the Table’s of the Past!

March 19, 2025

We are just six weeks away from our upcoming fundraiser, Raise the Table! Raise the Table is an exciting night of dinner and dancing to support the mission of The Mustard Seed of Central Florida to help rebuild the lives of families and individuals emerging from crisis. Let’s “throwback” to some of … read more