“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,...
Homelessness & Hardship Every day people that you pass by on the streets, or in the store, all across Seminole County could be in the midst of an invisible crisis- the verge of homelessness. With affordable housing being next to impossible to find, The Sharing Center works to provide support to...
Where To Go When There’s Nowhere Left The dooming question of “Where can I live?” is an unfortunate truth many Americans face. According to the Homeless Management Information System, right now there are 5,766 people in Seminole and surrounding counties facing the crisis of homelessness. With a limited number of affordable...
Together, we can create an impact that will build a more resilient community and change lives for generations. Universal Orlando Foundation sees the importance of our mission to end homelessness. The Sharing Center is the recipient of $40,000 in grant funding to support our families experiencing housing instability and participating in...
Do you rent your home? Did you lose your job or experience a loss of income? Are you behind on your rent or facing eviction? Did you receive a shutoff notice from your utility? OUR Florida provides renters who qualify with relief on unpaid bills. OUR Florida is accepting applications from residents...
Now more than ever, the internet is essential. The Internet brings greater access to homework, job opportunities, healthcare and benefits, education resources and more. When you're connected, you're ready for anything. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has begun a new benefit, The Emergency Broadband Benefit, to help families and households struggling...
In a little over a month, parents and students will experience the annual excitement of heading back to school. For so many, however, this time can cause stress for those worried about how they can possibly afford a new backpack or a new pair of shoes for their child. To help...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the first monthly payment of the new Child Tax Credit (CTC) from the American Rescue Plan will be made on July 15. The expanded and newly advanceable CTC will distribute to 39 million households, which covers 88%...
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....
COVID-19 has disrupted many lives across our community. Hardworking people lost their jobs either to furlough or lay offs. Families began struggling, some for the first time in a very long time, to afford their rent, utilities, and car payments. This is exactly why The Sharing Center stepped forward and...