How your support helped Kawontaye find stability, confidence, and a home for her family When Kawontaye first came to The Sharing Center, she was carrying more than financial stress. She was carrying uncertainty, responsibility, and the emotional weight of trying to protect her children while navigating homelessness. “Being homeless, staying with other...
How your support gave Wayville a safe place to begin rebuilding his life When everything changes at once For Wayville, losing housing happened fast. In late 2021, his family’s lease ended, and everyone went their separate ways. Without enough money saved or a place lined up, he found himself without a home...
Shane discovered career direction, confidence, and community at The Sharing Center Unsure of what came next Before enrolling in ProjectRISE, Shane was feeling stuck. He wanted to grow, contribute, and find his path, but wasn’t sure where to start. “I was looking for a passion,” he shared. “It was clear I liked helping...
After relapse and heartbreak, Tish turned to The Sharing Center for a new beginning Starting over at rock bottom When Tish left her 33-year marriage and moved to Florida, she brought with her decades of heartache—and the hope of healing. But the road forward wasn’t easy. Not long after arriving, she experienced...
How The Sharing Center restored dignity and delivered real support during a season of unexpected need When life changes overnight Verda never imagined she would need help. As a retired community servant and active grandmother, she had spent much of her life caring for others—both through ministry and in public-facing roles. But...
Learn how The Sharing Center provides essentials, financial assistance, and compassionate guidance to our neighbors In Seminole County, nearly 40% of families are struggling to make ends meet. For thousands of our neighbors, the pressure of overdue bills, food insecurity, and housing instability is a year-round reality. The Sharing Center’s Families in...
Compassionate care and essential services for Seminole County’s most vulnerable A place to survive and thrive At The Sharing Center, the goal goes beyond meeting basic needs. Through the Oasis Program, individuals facing homelessness and extreme hardship receive the essential resources and compassionate support they need to regain stability, dignity, and a...
A resilient woman in recovery finds stability, self-worth, and a path toward independence through The Sharing Center A safe place to start again When Charmaine first walked through the doors of The Sharing Center, she was navigating homelessness and recovery, all while trying to rebuild her life in an unfamiliar place. “I was...
A devoted mother and caregiver discovers relief, resources, and renewed hope through The Sharing Center The weight of doing it all Claudia has always been the one to care for everyone else. As a single mother to twin boys with autism, a daughter, a sister, and a full-time provider, her days are...
How The Sharing Center helped a local family overcome housing instability, health challenges, and financial hardship A story of hope and resilience For Steve and his family, the past year was filled with hardship. After becoming unable to work due to severe health conditions, including osteoarthritis and multiple surgeries, Steve’s household income...
White picket fences, freshly cut lawns and wrap-around porches perfectly fit together to portray the American Dream at its finest. Although this portrayal of what life was like in the 1930s no longer looks the same, the yearning for something better still rings true for many today. For Shannon and Jocelyn,...
Through Christ, we inspire dignified solutions for those experiencing poverty and homelessness. In 1986, leaders from 17 churches joined together to serve those experiencing hunger and homelessness. Today, The Sharing Center has grown to become the most comprehensive social services hub in Seminole County. Our team works to provide emergency...
When you think of Florida, you imagine Disney World, white sand beaches, palm trees, laid back culture and good food. What more could you ask for in the perfect place to live, work and play? Native and newcomer Floridians definitely didn’t ask for Florida to earn the unfavorable title of “The...
Children right now in Seminole County are carrying the weight of wondering where their next meal will come from, if they will sleep in a safe bed, or if they will have a roof over their heads. Instead of focusing on what children should have the opportunity to enjoy- like school,...
Rising Above Barriers “I went into the year 2021 very optimistic, it was the year I finally would escape an emotionally, mentally and financially abusive marriage. After almost six years, I mustered the courage and resources to leave that relationship and set myself free. I am a young mother of three boys,...
The Sharing Center’s Pantry “I happened to go to The Sharing Center at the right time. I thought it was so incredible that I could receive food and clothing. Unfortunately in my time of need, I didn’t have the money to buy merchandise. My son and I were given vouchers for...
Creating A Home Every other Sunday, Rich and Jean Horbert host a barbeque at the home the couple purchased for those in need of a helping hand. In early 2019, the Horberts met an older, kind, unassuming man named Neal at a local Starbucks they frequented. Each day they ran into Neal,...
A Place Of Respite & Refuge The Oasis is the only drop-in resource center in Seminole County where families and individuals experiencing hunger and homelessness can come to receive a warm shower, laundry service, hair cuts, and on-the-go meals. Those in desperate times can come to The Oasis as a place of...
“To me, homeless people are like superheroes, the things we have to endure, aren’t just for everyday people. I forget what it’s like to sleep on a bed. You can’t remember what it’s like to walk up to your faucet and just have a cup of water.” Hendricks Reyes, age 49,...
November is the kick started to the giving season. This is also the time of year that we hear heart-warming stories from the community like the one below. The extension of giving goes far beyond any season and this is one example of how, when we give, we transfer kindness...
"I first came to Florida in 2011. I was uninsured and stayed with my sister in Sanford. I was becoming really ill and because I did not have health insurance, the trips to the emergency room were relentless. After almost a year of declining health issues, I still couldn’t afford...
With every new year, there is an air of excitement and hopefulness. We create new goals and seek ways to grow throughout the days and months before us with little caution to the “what ifs”. Well, we can all agree, this year has brought the unexpected into our lives, collectively....