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Memorial Day Weekend Hours

The Mustard Seed will close at Noon on Friday, May 28, and be closed Memorial Day Weekend. May we remember with gratitude and pride those who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives to protect our freedoms.

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Save the Date!

Join us Saturday, Nov. 6, for a seat at Raise the Table and a special evening featuring one-of-a-kind silent auction items created by local renowned artists, AmFund trips of a lifetime, gourmet cuisine and a live performance by stand-up comedian Rau… continue reading

Thank you Rooms To Go!

Our partner Rooms To Go celebrated its 30th anniversary in March in part by giving back to our community. Dressers are one of The Mustard Seed’s most scarce and much needed items, so Rooms To Go generously donated 25 brand new dressers for our famili… continue reading

Holiday Hours

The Mustard Seed team wishes you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season!… continue reading

The Mustard Seed Virtual Trips Auction!

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida is excited to partner with the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) for a Virtual Trips Auction! The auction will be conducted from 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. You will have the opport… continue reading

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