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Celebrating the Life of Carol Kane

It is with sadness that The Mustard Seed of Central Florida announces the passing of Carol Kane. Carol founded The Mustard Seed in 1984, and officially incorporated the mission into a nonprofit in 1988. Carol saw all who experienced homelessness simp… continue reading

Kendra Scott Gives Back to The Mustard Seed!

We’re teaming up with Kendra Scott again for its give back event! Shop Kendra Scott’s fashionable, high-quality jewelry online or in-store on
June 10 and 11, 2022,  mention the give back code GIVEBACK-CAROA, and 20% of the proceeds from your pu… continue reading

We’re a Finalist in the Victory Cup Initiative!

The Mustard Seed is honored to have been chosen a finalist among nine other Central Florida nonprofits for the Victory Cup Initiative! 

The Victory Cup Initiative is a platform where companies come together for philanthropic investing with a twis… continue reading

Thank you to The Joe & Sarah Galloway Foundation!

Our sincerest gratitude and appreciation goes out to The Joe & Sarah Galloway Foundation for its $15,000 grant award to support our Furnishing Basic Stability for Families Program.

Your investment in our mission Makes a House a Home for … continue reading

Raise the Table 2021 Photo Gallery

We’d like to thank our event sponsors, in-kind sponsors, silent auction donors, Mustard Seed Board of Directors, attendees and volunteers for making our Raise the Table fundraiser a successful event! Thank you for believing in and supporting our miss… continue reading

The Furniture That Made Healing Possible

Mr. Manning is a U.S. Navy veteran, a lifelong high performer, and a deeply reflective individual who believes in purpose, resilience, and community. From a young age, he learned how to stand on his own—building a life shaped by discipline, service, and determination. After his military service, …

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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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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