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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

TMS Receives Third Place for Best Local Charitable Group

Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando 2021 results are out, and The Mustard Seed is honored to have received third place for Best Local Charitable Group! Congratulations to first place winner Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and second place … continue reading

Vote for The Mustard Seed!

The Mustard Seed is honored to be nominated for Best Local Charitable Group in Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando poll among so many wonderful nonprofit organizations!
We’d appreciate your vote! Vote here.

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After a Devastating House Fire, Geraldine Rebuilds Her Home and Hope

Geraldine never imagined that a fire would take away the home she shared with her two adult sons. Geraldine lives with an ongoing medical condition and relies on her sons for support. “They’re still going to be my babies,” she said with a smile. Together, they are more than a household—they …

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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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Back to School: Why a Bed May Be One of the Most Important School Supplies

August 10, 2026

When we think about back-to-school shopping, we think about backpacks, notebooks, pencils, new shoes, and school supplies. But what if one of the most important things a child needs to succeed in school is waiting at home—a safe, comfortable bed?

A good night’s sleep can make a meaningful dif… read more

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