Samaritan Resource Center

Samaritan Resource Center The Samaritan Resource Center (SRC) is a faith-based, volunteer operated resource center for the homeless and at-risk members of East Orange County.

Big news for SRC Community Cares! Thanks to the generous support of the Kelly Family Cuidiu Foundation at Central Florid...
06/06/2026

Big news for SRC Community Cares!

Thanks to the generous support of the Kelly Family Cuidiu Foundation at Central Florida Foundation, two members of our team are heading to Chicago next weekend for the Workforce Development Solutions Lab with Cara Chicago. The lab is an immersive training on best practices from 30+ years in workforce development.

SRC Community Cares connects our neighbors experiencing homelessness with paid work opportunities right here in East Orange County. This investment means our team will come home more equipped to walk alongside even more neighbors on their path toward stable employment.

We are so grateful for partners who believe in our mission and help us grow our capacity to serve. Thank you for making this possible. 💙

06/05/2026

What does it look like when housing works? At Samaritan Resource Center, 62% of neighbors in our bridge housing programs move into permanent housing. The national average is 18%.
That number doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of walking alongside each neighbor with individualized case management, a network of resources, and the deep conviction that every person has the capacity to flourish when they are genuinely supported.
Since starting our family bridge housing program in April 2024, SRC has been the only agency in our area offering this specifically for families, filling a gap no other local organization covers. That’s part of the reason why our program has been so successful— other area agencies are able to refer to us if their own grant requirements prevent them from helping.
The momentum is real: 648 neighbors secured housing through SRC’s programs in 2025. Since January 2026, 515 more have found a place to call home. 🏡
Huge shoutout to Laura and Mercedes, our housing navigators at SRC! They are the top two housing navigators in Orange County according to Housing Connector, one of the systems for tracking this important work. ✨

What a privilege to be part of the Central Florida Homeless Education Summit yesterday, hosted by Orange County Public S...
06/05/2026

What a privilege to be part of the Central Florida Homeless Education Summit yesterday, hosted by Orange County Public Schools!

Christina (case manager) and Laura (housing navigator) shared about the work happening at Samaritan Resource Center. The spoke about the services and resources available to our neighbors experiencing homelessness in East Orange County, and the heart behind our mission.

We're grateful for every opportunity to spread hope and build community together.

On Saturday, St. Luke's Lutheran Church served tacos, gave away free items in preparation for the summer heat, and playe...
06/04/2026

On Saturday, St. Luke's Lutheran Church served tacos, gave away free items in preparation for the summer heat, and played bible bingo for gift card prizes. They always do an amazing job building community with our neighbors experiencing homelessness. ✨

It was wonderful to be at AdventHealth’s community prayer breakfast this morning, surrounded by so many nonprofits & org...
06/02/2026

It was wonderful to be at AdventHealth’s community prayer breakfast this morning, surrounded by so many nonprofits & organizations making a difference in Central Florida.

📸 Shoutout to Seeds of Hope, which was featured for the photo op 🌿

This Tuesday we’ll have multiple health related services available for FREE to our neighbors!!Thanks to Advent Health we...
06/01/2026

This Tuesday we’ll have multiple health related services available for FREE to our neighbors!!

Thanks to Advent Health we’ll have a FREE Mobile Medical Clinic at our facility from 9:30AM until 2:30PM both on Tuesday June 2nd and Tuesday June 16th, and this is available to anyone in the community who does not have insurance. Please come if you are in need of healthcare. And please register at the front desk to receive the services.
What healthcare services will be available?
- Adult Health
- Diagnosis and treatment of illness
- Disease screening and prevention
- Management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure

Also thanks to Advent Health, we will also have cancer screenings from 9AM until 12PM, and this service is provided EVERY Tuesday and it’s open to the whole community!

All you need to know your risk is:
• Your Age
• Your Family History
• How you feel

These screenings are gender specific:
• Men and women who are 18+ years old with symptoms and a family history of cancer.
• Men who are 50 to 80 years old, have smoked within the last 15 years, and have not had a lab test to measure prostate health.
• Women who are 40 to 80 years old, have smoked within the last 15 years, and have not had a mammogram in the last 2 years.

What to Expect:
• Kind care
• Short questions
• Clear next steps
• Your information will stay private

What is the Cost?
• You do not need money
• We are able to assist with financial resources without delay of care

Location for both: Samaritan Resource Center 9837 East Colonial Drive.
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"Give of your hands to serve and your hearts to Love”- Mother Teresa
05/31/2026

"Give of your hands to serve and your hearts to Love”
- Mother Teresa

05/30/2026

Every Saturday, different churches and organizations come out to Samaritan Resource Center to serve a hot meal and build community for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Today, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church served tacos, gave away free items in preparation for the summer heat, and played bible bingo for gift card prizes.

To everyone walking a hard road this month and every month, this one is for you.Your struggles do not define you. Your s...
05/29/2026

To everyone walking a hard road this month and every month, this one is for you.

Your struggles do not define you. Your setbacks do not have the final word. And the weight you are carrying right now does not have to be carried alone.

Mental health is health. Asking for help is strength. And real, lasting healing happens in community, when we show up for one another with open hands and open hearts.

We are neighbors helping neighbors. We walk alongside, not ahead. We sit with people in the hard places and celebrate every step forward, no matter how small.

You are important, never forget that this world is better with you in it.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to shine a light on something close to our hearts. 💙Research ...
05/27/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to shine a light on something close to our hearts. 💙
Research shows that around 76% of people experiencing homelessness are also living with a mental health condition. For many of our neighbors, the weight of mental illness and housing instability are deeply connected — one feeding the other in ways that make it incredibly hard to move forward alone.
But no one was meant to carry that weight alone.
We believe every person no matter their circumstances deserves to be met with dignity, compassion, and genuine care. Not just a roof, but a community. Not just services, but people who will walk alongside them toward real restoration and hope.
If you or someone you love is struggling, we want you to know: there is a place for you. You are seen. You are valued. And there is a path forward.

Address

9837 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL
32817

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(407) 482-0600

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