We operate on faith as God runs things around here. Though religion is forced upon no one. No church fully supports our shelter under the guidelines for a faith based shelter.So we are not a faith based non profit. We collect donations at Walmart , Winn Dixie, Publix and many others..We do whatever is needed to continue helping those in need. Our Veterans fought for our freedoms. It is time America takes care of their own. We operate and help each other as a family at our shelters in Citrus County Florida. We offer each other help and a hand up, not a hand out. You will never find a shelter like us.Many former residents still keep in touch..God bless you and stop by for a visit. All our shelters are open to the public without appointment. Sign up for our Newsletter
Photo Gallery One of Our First Resident's
Photo Gallery One of Our First Resident's
The Mission in Citrus Inc is a 501 ( C ) 3 Non Profit and all donations are tax deductible, as per IRS regulations and, we are listed in IRS Publication 78. Our Florida solicitation License # is CH31024 . Our EIN Number is 26-3423299. Please click on the above Legal Docs link for more information about our Board and all brochures and other important paperwork, if needed.. If you need more information for legitimacy, please contact us. We feel your donation should be respected. Thank you.. James M Sleighter - Founder and Executive Director.
Mission:Our Mission is to help all in need to the best of our ability. We follow the parable of the Good Samaritan, as there are no requirements for our services. We constantly reinvent the wheel, and adapt quickly to make it work in any situation.In 2015 , we provided over :
The faces of homelessness can change as well as each individual's circumstances. Our founder became homeless himself, and found that traditional shelters were not working, and did not address the needs of the homeless, especially Veterans. This in and of itself was discouraging, as our Veterans fought for the rights of all, not just themselves. The Founder feels that no one should lose those rights by becoming homeless. Many Veterans fought and also died for freedom in America.
The Mission in Citrus operates on love and a family atmosphere. Veterans, and many others who are homeless are helped regardless of their beliefs or unique situations. Many of the homeless Veterans have given up trusting our society, and have little access to shelter and services in rural settings. Based out of Citrus County, Florida, our program is designed for those who are less than perfect and know it, but want and need health, outreach, spiritual, and social services.
- 18,000 bed nights
- 55,000 meals
- Tents,vehicles, supplies, building materials,food, clothing and much more to those in poverty in our community without charge.
- Help to many of our Nation's Veterans.
The faces of homelessness can change as well as each individual's circumstances. Our founder became homeless himself, and found that traditional shelters were not working, and did not address the needs of the homeless, especially Veterans. This in and of itself was discouraging, as our Veterans fought for the rights of all, not just themselves. The Founder feels that no one should lose those rights by becoming homeless. Many Veterans fought and also died for freedom in America.
The Mission in Citrus operates on love and a family atmosphere. Veterans, and many others who are homeless are helped regardless of their beliefs or unique situations. Many of the homeless Veterans have given up trusting our society, and have little access to shelter and services in rural settings. Based out of Citrus County, Florida, our program is designed for those who are less than perfect and know it, but want and need health, outreach, spiritual, and social services.
The Mission in Citrus is dedicated to helping Veterans , men ,women, and children off the streets and out of the woods, into a productive environment where they can change their circumstances and once again become productive members of society. The Mission was operated by the homeless for the homeless with no paid staff since 2008.At this time, the Mission has received funding which allowed for the hiring of part time staff. We rely solely on donations from those with caring hearts and grants when awarded.. Our shelters are open at anytime for visitors, and we are dedicated to transparency as any non profit should. We help Veterans from around the US , as many Veterans wish to relocate to Citrus County Florida.
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So proud of the homeless that have been through the Mission in Citrus. They have made me so proud of their accomplishments and their ability to adapt to any situation. They showed that the homeless could help each other without highly paid staff. Many of them still keep in contact with us through social media , and reviews on Great Nonprofits, and visits. They have brought me many happy tears through the years. The video to the left is part 1 of a series that we use to show people what we do.We have over 50 videos and episodes of our TV show.Hanging with the Homeless. Our show will soon be back on the air..Please show your support.We are pioneers. We have helped thousands by adapting and creating a model where no one has gone before. And I challenge anyone to show and prove better success and results.
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The Mission in Citrus does not pay GreatNonprofits , Guidestar, or any other agency for our reviews or ratings..They were earned and we are able to prove our results, not just an empty paper trail..Thank you
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