What We Do
The Christian Service Center has several programs specifically designed to service its mission and address the most prominent needs of those struggling in the Central Florida community. There are currently five interdependent programs in place to best meet these needs:
Each of the Christian Service Center’s programs has availability for volunteer service. If you are interested in volunteering your time and/or resources to any of our programs or would like more information on how you can get involved, please contact us directly anytime at 407-425-2523 or via e-mail. You can also view more information here.
Family & Emergency Services: Compassion
The Family & Emergency Services (FES) program was established to provide immediate emergency assistance and relief to families and individuals who are faced with an unexpected financial crisis. The primary goal of FES is to help families maintain their residence and prevent them from being forced into homelessness. At the onset of an emergency, FES is available to offer direct immediate assistance in the form of financial assistance, food, clothing or other services that meet immediate pressing needs. FES works with individuals in a comfortable case-by-case basis to help develop a sustainable action plan aimed at improving the long term situation of families.
FES operates out of all three Christian Service Center locations in Downtown Orlando, West Orange and Winter Park.
Daily Bread: Comfort
The Daily Bread program was established with a goal that no person in Central Florida struggle with hunger. Through Daily Bread, anyone who is hungry can eat for free, no questions asked. Daily Bread provides a nourishing noontime meal for families and individuals who are hungry six days every week at no cost to the consumer. In 2008 Daily Bread served its three millionth meal to the Central Florida community.
Daily Bread kitchens are located at the Christian Service Center’s Downtown Orlando and West Orange locations.
Fresh Start: Counsel
Fresh Start is a short-term residential program designed for rebuilding and restoration in the lives of men who are seeking a new beginning. Fresh Start seeks to enable men, regardless of their circumstances or previous life choices, to move from a state of helplessness to a place of confidence, capability and hope. By restoring dignity and equipping men to acknowledge and overcome their weaknesses, Fresh Start provides a safe environment that fosters personal growth and helps men back onto their feet for a second chance.
Fresh Start operates from the Christian Service Center’s Downtown Orlando campus.
KidsFOCUS: Care
The KidsFOCUS program provides a safe and healthy learning environment for children in economically challenged families who might not have an after-school alternative. KidsFOCUS provides after school care for children and includes tutoring, academic monitoring and family assistance. KidsFOCUS incorporates the entire family in its program curriculum to emphasize the importance of academic attendance and achievement and to help foster a stable home environment for at-risk children.
KidsFOCUS operates from the Christian Service Center’s West Orange campus.
