{"id":445002,"date":"2026-11-02T11:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/445002\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T11:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:26:16","slug":"season-of-giving-2026-the-mustard-seed-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/445002\/","title":{"rendered":"Season of Giving 2026: The Mustard Seed Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Img<\/a>TURNING TRAGEDY INTO TRIUMPH:
The Mustard Seed\u2019s Mission of Hope
\nThe mission of\u00a0 The Mustard Seed of Central Florida is to help rebuild the lives of families and individuals
who have suffered disaster or personal tragedy by providing household furnishings and clothing
while being environmentally responsible to our community.<\/p>\n

Our Impact (2025\u20132026):<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nearly 1,000 families served
\u2022 1,325 children served
\u2022 2,629 individuals served across Central Florida communities
\u2022 22,441 donated furniture pieces given a second life in Central Florida homes
\u2022 Recycled and deconstructed 6,846 mattresses and box springs unsuitable for client use, diverting 157,458 cubic feet of material from local landfills.
\u2022 Each family received an average of 25 pieces of furniture<\/p>\n

At The Mustard Seed, we believe: Every child deserves a bed to sleep on Every parent deserves a table where their family can gather Every household deserves the dignity, comfort, and stability of a furnished home.<\/p>\n

Client Story: Symone\u2019s New Beginning<\/p>\n

When Symone Davis and her 11-year-old daughter secured stable housing after experiencing homelessness, it marked a new beginning. But furnishing their empty apartment still felt overwhelming.\"Symone<\/a><\/p>\n

After a living arrangement fell through, they stayed with family, and Symone later slept in her car. With help from the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and case manager Andrea, they moved from temporary housing into a home of their own. Andrea then referred them to The Mustard Seed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen she told me about it, it really gave me a sense of relief,\u201d Symone said. At the warehouse, a sleeper couch immediately caught her eye because it perfectly matched a picture from her previous apartment.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was so excited to receive my couch,\u201d she said. \u201cIt matches this picture I\u2019ve been having. And it\u2019s a sleeper.\u201d<\/p>\n

The couch represented more than a place to sit. It became part of the comfortable, welcoming home Symone was creating for herself and her daughter. Altogether, she selected 24 pieces of furniture to help them begin again.<\/p>\n

Her advice to others was simple: \u201cJust keep going. Believe in yourself. And if you need help, say something. A closed mouth don\u2019t get fed.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can help families like Symone\u2019s find stability, comfort, and hope after crisis.<\/p>\n

How to Help Families in Crisis:
\u2022 Give a Financial Gift: mustardseedfla.org\/get-involved\/give-a-secure-gift<\/a>
\u2022 Volunteer: mustardseedfla.org\/volunteer<\/a>
\u2022 Organize a Community Drive: mustardseedfla.org\/donation-drives<\/a>
\u2022 Donate Furniture and Clothing: mustardseedfla.org\/get-involved\/donate-furniture-and-clothing<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida
12 Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando, FL 32810
407-875-2040 | info@mustardseedfla.org<\/a> | mustardseedfla.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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