Many families in Orlando will go hungry tonight. They will huddle in their cars, in doorways, in vacant buildings, and under highway overpasses. They have no money, no food and no place to go. The Ephraim Project, in partnership with St. George Orthodox Church, feeds hundreds of hungry people every week. We also help them begin again … to find their way off the streets and onto their feet. Each case is different, but in every case, Jesus Christ is offered as the lasting solution to their homelessness.
Since the inception of Project NewStart®, we have served more than 25,000 meals. In 2010, we served 10,069 meals to Orlando’s homeless, up 40% from 2009. In 2011, our meal counts are tracking 19% above our 2010 levels. That means, we serve, on average, 240 homeless men, women and children every week.
Together, Ephraim and St. George, have helped many homeless families and scores of homeless individuals move to more stabilized living. Our volunteers aid them in finding jobs, and transitional or permanent housing. We also help those who qualify, obtain the social services they need.
To read just one of our many inspiring stories of restoration, click
A Story of Restoration.pdf
The Ephraim Project runs a clothes closet for the homeless through the Downtown Baptist Church, located at 110 E. Pine Street. We carry a variety of clothes for men, women and children of every age, including business attire for those men and women who are preparing for job interviews. During the week, Ephraim representatives, along with representatives from other local service ministries distribute vouchers to those in need. One voucher entitles each person up to five pieces of clothing per month. Special appointments are made for those who require more. We serves hundreds of individuals each month, most of whom would otherwise be without adequate clothing and shoes.
Our Hopeful Soles Ministry allows students, teachers, administrators and staff at Circle Christian School, and the local Christian community, to collect shoes for people who are homeless. Shoes are one of the most vital needs of the homeless since they travel primarily by foot. Since the program’s inception in December 2010, we have collected hundreds of pairs of men’s, women’s and children shoes for the homeless. Click here to see the video.
