We survived Hurricane Irma: loss of electricity, some flooding and tree damage – similar to most of our neighbors in Central Florida. We are so grateful that all of our New Beginnings family, friends and partners are safe. Our prayers are with the many people still putting their lives back together. The hardest way that…
Life as a single mom was hard enough. When circumstances forced Qwanishia Jackson to move into her car with her young son, she started searching for a new beginning. Unexpectedly, she discovered hope and change inside a thrift store.
Here’s a list of the most popular non-perishables we need for our food pantries: breakfast bars boxed meals canned chili canned vegetables condiments pasta crackers instant coffee jelly hearty soups pork & beans peanut butter canned spaghetti sauce Please consider rallying others to join you in a food drive. You can bring your donations to…
by Steve Smith Thanks to Real Life church volunteers and especially the guys at the Fireworks display in the Winn Dixie parking lot who helped us put up and tear down the tents, tables and chairs. Prayers were lifted up to bring peace and comfort to our 56 guests. We had a mom volunteer who…
Thank you for serving your neighbors in need at our Helping Hands Outreach on Saturday. We have three locations–Winter Garden, Kissimmee and Clermont. Here are 10 questions you can ask to start a conversation–and move someone forward to real help. We want them to have a new beginning. What brought you here today? How did you hear…
Last Saturday, you helped a hungry senior, a pregnant lady in need of prenatal care, a victim of robbery needing transportation and a man working 2 jobs needing shelter.
“Its so much more than a movie about a horse,” said Cindy Underwood, Director of Client Services. “There’s a powerful line in the film–‘you don’t throw away a whole life just ’cause he’s banged up a little.'”
On a cool Sunday morning in January 2007 following church service in Clermont, Florida, my wife, Linda, and I met a man who would transform our life forever. Linda and I had recently retired from our corporate executive jobs, and moved to Clermont from Columbus, Ohio. We wondered what God had planned for us going…
Jane Haney was a faithful friend of New Beginnings. She lived her life with boldness and beauty, generously giving of her money and time both as a donor and volunteer. “Jane believed in our cause,” says founder Steve Smith, “and she told me, so many times. She always brought 2-3 tables full of people to…
Tip #1 – Acknowledge & Engage Homelessness brings a sense of loneliness that erodes the core of a person’s self-value. When you are homeless, a smile and a word of kindness can make a difference. So be sure to acknowledge the homeless you encounter in the street. Say a simple hello. Avoid stereotyping or stigmatizing the homeless….
