Melissa Robinson and Basil began volunteering with The Sharing Center in 2020, serving in our Distribution Center by helping hang clothing. From the start, they brought kindness, consistency, and a shared love of service. Basil is a registered Pet Therapy Dog who loves volunteering alongside Melissa. Together, they also serve the...
Tony Harris has served in the Oasis since April 2025. His heart has always been for people experiencing homelessness. After moving to Florida from Jamaica in 2005, Tony found work and spent his free time helping those living under bridges, offering support wherever it was needed. In 2011, Tony experienced a...
Understanding the need in our community and the services that help neighbors rebuild stability From 2024 to 2025, the total number of people experiencing homelessness in Seminole County went from 420 to 436, a 3.8% increase. That figure includes people sleeping in emergency shelters and traditional housing. [1] Behind every number is...
Richard began visiting the center in 2006, serving our mission with his talent and time. In 2019, he was asked, " Why don't you sign up to Volunteer and he did! He volunteered full-time in the Furniture Store. He has a strong focus and belief in God and lives with...
With Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week approaching, here’s how our community can make a difference Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week (November 16–22, 2025) encourages us to look beyond statistics and see the people in our own neighborhoods who are struggling to find stability. In Seminole County, homelessness affects families and individuals...
Meet our volunteer Brenda Kosiba. Since joining The Sharing Center in June 2020, Brenda has been a compassionate presence at The Oasis, where she helps with intake and connects guests to essential resources. She began serving at the original Oasis site and continues her work at the new location today. Brenda’s...
Meet James and Linda Clifton, originally from Alabama and now living in Debary, FL. Since January 2024, they’ve been sharing their time and hearts with The Sharing Center, making a lasting impact in our community. Started volunteering on: January 2024 What Departments/ Areas do you volunteer in with TSC?Linda & James both...
Meet our volunteer Linda Will, a lifelong Floridian whose roots run deep in the community. After spending 27 years working for a private company in Oviedo, she brought her dedication and heart for service to The Sharing Center in 2001. Inspired by the example of her mother and mother-in-law, Linda...
What to do before a hurricane and how to support your community Help our homeless neighbors before, during, and after a storm Hurricane season affects everyone, but for individuals and families without stable housing, the risks are far greater. While many prepare by boarding up windows or stocking supplies, our homeless neighbors...
Meet our volunteer Nick Mullins. After retiring from a long career as an Insurance Manager in 2023, Nick was ready for a new chapter—one rooted in giving back. He joined The Sharing Center in January 2025 and quickly found joy in serving at The Pantry and helping with Food Drops,...
Meet our volunteer Todd Hooks. He moved to Florida from Virginia in 2000 with his wife, two daughters, and two dogs. Not long after, their family grew by 22 puppies! Todd’s journey has taken him through many paths. He taught school for two years, transitioned into the software industry, and...
Meet our volunteer Patty Johnson, who worked 23 years as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Ben Newman. Before retiring, she and her husband were introduced to the center with a group, shortly after that, she retired. So that’s when the journey began for her and him until COVID hit. He...
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...
DeAnn Hollis once said, “The heart of a volunteer is never measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.” With this sentiment in mind, we can be sure that the heart of every volunteer at The Sharing Center is...
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...
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...
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,...
The Best Gift For nearly 40 years, Nancy and Ron Kenney have given The Sharing Center the best gift anyone could ask for, their time. They’ve shared their precious time volunteering with us since the ’80s. They’ve been with The Sharing Center from the start. Their home church, Sanlando United Methodist, was...
At The Sharing Center, volunteers are considered family. Tens of thousands of hours every year are given to help our neighbors in need. Monday through Saturday, anywhere from 40 to over 100 volunteers are working throughout our campus and our community in dedication and service. Alex Tao is one of...
The best kind of reward is one that comes from the heart of service. Join us on June 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and spend an evening of service and togetherness with your loved ones. Family Fun Nights with The Sharing Center are an opportunity to volunteer on projects...
Written by: Cari Davidson, Board Member & Director of Human Resources at Corkcicle Hello! My name is Cari Davidson. I’m the Director of Human Resources at Corkcicle and proud to be a new Board Member at The Sharing Center. As a new volunteer, I decided to start my volunteer journey...
Written by: Andy Hockemeyer, Marketing & Communications Committee Member at The Sharing Center My name is Andy Hockemeyer and I just wanted to take a few minutes to tell my quick story about how I came to know The Sharing Center. It was about four years ago when a board member invited me...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 Volunteer Florida Awards $496,000 in Funding to 24 Florida Nonprofits TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced that $496,000 in Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant funding has been awarded to 24 nonprofit and service organizations throughout the State of Florida. Volunteer Florida's VGF program,...
We must celebrate! Recently, two of our incredible Board Members, Cliff Long and Ron Davoli, were honored with a nomination for the Orlando Business Journal's 2020 CEO of the Year award. Their accomplishments within the community and the businesses they serve have and will transfer into guiding The Sharing Center's...
"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...
What do you get when you combine a passion for the environment, and a desire to meet the needs of our homeless community? The answer is a beautiful Labor of Love. Asbury United Methodist Church in Maitland Florida, is behind this labor of love. Shirley Brietz along with, Jack & Mel...