The Mustard Seed’s Mission of Hope
The mission of 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.
Our Impact (2025–2026):
• Nearly 1,000 families served
• 1,325 children served
• 2,629 individuals served across Central Florida communities
• 22,441 donated furniture pieces given a second life in Central Florida homes
• Recycled and deconstructed 6,846 mattresses and box springs unsuitable for client use, diverting 157,458 cubic feet of material from local landfills.
• Each family received an average of 25 pieces of furniture
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.
Client Story: Symone’s New Beginning
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.
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.
“When she told me about it, it really gave me a sense of relief,” Symone said. At the warehouse, a sleeper couch immediately caught her eye because it perfectly matched a picture from her previous apartment.
“I was so excited to receive my couch,” she said. “It matches this picture I’ve been having. And it’s a sleeper.”
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.
Her advice to others was simple: “Just keep going. Believe in yourself. And if you need help, say something. A closed mouth don’t get fed.”
You can help families like Symone’s find stability, comfort, and hope after crisis.
How to Help Families in Crisis:
• Give a Financial Gift: mustardseedfla.org/get-involved/give-a-secure-gift
• Volunteer: mustardseedfla.org/volunteer
• Organize a Community Drive: mustardseedfla.org/donation-drives
• Donate Furniture and Clothing: mustardseedfla.org/get-involved/donate-furniture-and-clothing
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida
12 Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando, FL 32810
407-875-2040 | info@mustardseedfla.org | mustardseedfla.org
