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Giving Back in the New Year

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 n… continue reading

Here to Help: Hurricane Milton and Helene Recovery

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 Hurri… continue reading

Interview with our Board Chair: Kristen Stone

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida is grateful for the commitment of our dedicated board members. Kristen Stone, Board Chair, has served on our Board of Directors since 2019. With a background in human resources, focusing on talent management an… continue reading

Request for Proposal: Audited Financials/Filing

February 13th, 2024

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, Inc. (“The Mustard Seed”) invites the submission of proposals for the preparation of its yearly audited financial statements and related filings for a three-year period beginn… continue reading

Holiday Cheer at The Mustard Seed

For families emerging from crisis, the holiday season can be a challenging time. At The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, we aim to ensure that families in need have everything to make their house a home, and during the holidays, we are lucky enough t… continue reading

A Home That Helps Charles Rebuild His Future

When Charles arrived at The Mustard Seed, he was living alone with all of his belongings stored in bags. “I have bags everywhere,” he explained. “Nothing has a place right now.” After working hard to rebuild his life through SSVF, he came hoping to create a space that finally felt stable—a…

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A Comfy New Start for Jada

When Jada received the keys to her new apartment, it was the fresh start she had been working toward for herself and her four young children—three boys and one baby girl. But starting over with an empty space and little support made it hard to feel like home. She was referred to The Mustard Seed b…

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A Home That Reflects Wilna’s Glamorous Resilience

When Hurricane Milton swept through Central Florida, it destroyed the transitional housing where Wilna and her two children were staying in Apopka. “The house was messed up, the lights were cut off… and they just left us there,” she recalled. Though FEMA offered some help, the funds weren’t …

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Meet the Board: Richard Montes

December 30, 2025

When Richard Montes first stepped into The Mustard Seed of Central Florida’s warehouse—introduced by a fellow board member—something clicked. Seeing the mission in action, meeting the team, and witnessing the impact firsthand made the decision easy. As Richard puts it, once he met Kathy and th… read more

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