It costs approximately $35,424 for a single adult and $93,228 for a family of four to survive in Central Florida. That’s according to Heart of Florida United Way’s Household Survival Budget released in 2022, based on updated research conducted from public sources. That means an individual needs to earn $40,000 to...
The final days of September were overcome with uneasiness and exhaustion as the landfall of Hurricane Ian left residents across Central Florida exposed. The catastrophic storm produced unprecedented amounts of flooding and destruction in its wake, but the heart of Seminole County has remained unwavering through it all. While some were...
Media Alert The Sharing Center Launches Emergency Relief Efforts In Support Of Seminole County WHAT: The Live United Village has been activated as an emergency relief center for Seminole County to provide food, water, emergency kits, and other essential resources to the surrounding community. WHO: All services and programs at The Sharing Center...
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...
"Individuals and families who qualify for federal housing assistance through Section 8 are protected under federal laws and thus guaranteed certain rights. During the Civil Rights Era, the Fair Housing Act of 1968 was passed, which aimed to eliminate housing discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability and ethnicity. Although Section...
Thank you to The Ryan Foundation, Inc. for believing in our mission and supporting families as they navigate out of poverty. Our Families in Crisis Program works to reduce homelessness and provides the tools and support necessary for financially insecure families to achieve and retain stability. Financial assistance, with limited restrictions...
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,...
Reach, Inspire, Sustain, Empower Limited resources for affordable housing, the stigmas of homelessness, and the growing economic barriers our neighbors experience are the exact reasons why The Sharing Center is working to produce a new program. ProjectRISE-- Reach, Inspire, Sustain, Empower is estimated to launch in early 2022. ProjectRISE will work...