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Cheers to 35 Years!

Happy New Year!

2023 marks the 35th anniversary of The Mustard Seed of Central Florida! Each year, The Mustard Seed helps rebuild the lives of those who have experienced homelessness, personal tragedy, or natural disaster, by providing gently us… continue reading

Thank you to Leadwise, DDC, Threecore, Ceso and Hartizen Homes for partnering with us for Giving Tuesday!

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida is grateful to Leadwise, DDC, Threecore, Ceso, and Hartizen Homes for partnering with us for Giving Tuesday. For the last several years, this company cohort has partnered with The Mustard Seed for their Impact Day.… continue reading

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

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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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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