Get Involved

Many Ways to Get Involved!

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida understands there are many ways to get involved in our organization. We encourage you to donate generously in ways that are meaningful to you!

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Donate Furniture

We serve five to eight families per day allocating an average of 15 pieces of furniture per family. That is almost 500 pieces of furniture each week. Please consider donating furniture or hosting a Junk in the Trunk event.

Volunteer

Please join by volunteering with us for a fun afternoon to make a HUGE difference in the lives of needy families in Central Florida. There are many opportunities to volunteer. Register to volunteer here!

Make a Gift

Your generous donation helps to support our furniture and clothing program. Did you know that $.87 out of every dollar donated directly supports our programs to serve needy families? Change a life: Donate today!

Did you know Amazon will give The Mustard Seed of Central Florida .05% of every purchase you make if you select us as your Amazon Smile charity of choice? Once you add The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, shop from our Wish List to make your gift go further!

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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