Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Pledges $495,000 in Funding to Combat Housing Insecurity in Seminole County at The Sharing Center LONGWOOD, FL (August 1, 2023)– The Sharing Center is proud to announce a generous funding allocation of $495,000 from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, made possible through the Governor's Faith and Community-Based Initiative....
Our community has seen trials and crises at whiplash rates in recent years. A global pandemic, extreme hurricanes, and unattainable costs of living have cornered many into poverty. In many cases, one late rent or mortgage payment led to an eviction notice, while a loss in income or increase of...
With a quick search on the internet, you’ll find a plethora of research findings describing a correlation between health literacy and socio-economic status. According to information compiled in The Journal for Electronic Health Data and Methods, these factors are “directly associated with clinical and behavioral risk factors and healthcare outcomes.” Under...
Our donors, volunteers, and staff are the heart of our mission. Every service shared relieves families and individuals from the burdens of poverty because of the compassionate care of our community. For this reason, while heart-shaped confections and floral arrangements are in abundance this month, we want to express our...
Families and individuals around Central Florida face the unexpected every day. One slip on the playground results in an unexpected medical bill, and one high credit card charge leads to a missed rental payment. As a result, the hardships continue to mount at indescribable rates. With your support, The Sharing Center...
The hunger crisis is growing at an exponential rate while showing little to no mercy to those who are struggling to meet their basic needs. Today, 2.2 million people around the state of Florida are facing hunger – 660,500 children are living through that harsh reality. The Sharing Center’s Pantry lives...
MAITLAND, Fla. (12/9/22) – The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) announced recipients of the 2022 Golden Pear Grants during a live stream on Facebook in a record breaking $250,000 distribution of funds and an additional $100K in-kind donations through its Educational Foundation. The Sharing Center was among the organizations selected for an...
Tablescapes full of baked goods, decadent desserts, and family traditions fill the final moments of the year as the season of gratitude takes center place. While holiday cheer comforts most, dinner plates overflow, and leftovers adorn countertops well past the day of Thanksgiving, the harsh reality is that 37 million...
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...