The Sharing Center is a faith-based non-profit organization that seeks to ease the stress of poverty and prevent homelessness by providing basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, and compassion to children, the elderly, and families in distress.
With the highest median income in the state, Seminole County, Florida also saw a 1.3% increase in the number of people living in poverty in 2004. This means 33,020 people live below the poverty level of $19,000 annual income for a family of four. The Sharing Center is here to help meet the needs of these people. Click Here to watch our Welcome Video!
In Our Community
Awards
Angie Romagosa, President/CEO of The Sharing Center, was honored on Feb. 14 as a "Community Hero" by Safeco Insurance, which presented $15,000 to The Sharing Center. This is the first year Safeco has sponsored awards to women making a difference in their communities.
The Sharing Center was chosen 2007 "Community Champion of the Year" in a vote by Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Now Collecting Funds for New Shoes for Children
The Sharing Center New Shoes program is a year 'round effort to give children in need a boost in self-esteem with a pair of new shoes. Nothing fancy. Just shoes that fit. Without holes. To contribute to this program, send gift cards or checks designated "Shoes" to: The Sharing Center, 600 N. Hwy. 17-92, Ste. 158 / Longwood, FL 32750-3638. Call 407.260.9155 ext. 18 or 40 for more information or to organize a drive for your business, club or church.
What's Happening
Sep 27, 2008 "Love Your Neighbor" Walk-a-thon at Cranes Roost Park in Uptown Altamonte,... Read More
May 01, 2008 Good Samaritan Breakfast, 8:00 am at Longwood Community Building. Come and... Read More