Our Current emergency needs for now as of 7/8/2016 are :
 
  • Help in obtaining an another RV , so we can get out to the Veterans in the woods.
  • Toilet paper and personal hygiene items for both men and women
  • Volunteer drivers
  • Funds for operating expenses
  • Corporate sponsors
  • In Kind Donation Sponsors
  • 15 sponsors at $ 100 a month so that we can rent our warehouse to employ the homeless , open our free thrift store, and much more.
$ 21,000 for Veteran's shelter stucco, repairs, and major repairs,electric,leases etc for January 2015 - June 2015
  • 2 - 12 x 24 sheds for a much needed expanded pantry and storage in Crystal River.
  • Air and heat unit for Floral City
  • Warehouse - 1500 + sq ft
  • 1 new refrigerator 
  • A newer heavy duty truck

  • New Van and Truck
  • Professional Grant writers 
  • Grant researchers
  • PR Help
  • Lots of Prayer

  • Wish List


The Mission in Citrus is a transparent Non Profit Charity.. All can tour and visit us to see where and how their donations are used.. Come visit us.. Where your dollars are honored.. Using less dollars by using more sense....

We have the following emergency needs.

  • Money is our greatest need for bills.We now have four shelters- The combined bills and needs are  $15,000 a month. Much less than all other shelters, while housing 75% more homeless residents.
The mens and womens emergency shelters in Crystal River, Florida. Shelter # 1 and 2 - Houses up to 70 during winter months

The Veteran's Shelter in Inverness, Florida Shelter # 3 - Houses 16

The new women and children's shelter in Floral City, Florida  Shelter # 4 - Houses 7
  • Funding is our biggest need at this time.
  • Tents , sleeping bags,gas cards, and pay as you go cards for AT&T.
  • Bus Tickets
We want to pray and ask for your blessings , and meet you as well...Rich or poor..All are welcome..

The following items will be used at the Mission in Citrus Shelter main office located at 2488 North Pennsylvania Ave, Crystal River Florida 34428. We are a Florida not-for-profit corporation. Thus, your gift will be acknowledged and you may use this for tax purposes to the extent of the law.We are a 501(C) 3 Public Charity

You may also stop by the Veteran's Shelter at 306 South Park Ave in Inverness. 419-6506

To make a Wish List Donation, please email us at mailto:mission@tampabay.rr.com?subject=Homelessor call us at (352) 794-3825

This list is updated periodically to meet our most current needs.

General

  • Truck in good mechanical condition.
  • Mini bus in good mechanical condition.
  • Rvs in good condition.These are not sold , but used to house the homeless.
  • Tractor for farming.
  • Sheds , Pole barns etc.
  • Mops/Buckets/Brooms
  • Liquid Laundry & D/W Detergent
Gift Cards

  • Target
  • Publix , Sweetbay , Winn Dixie
  • Office Depot/Max
  • Sams
  • Ace Hdw/Home Depot
  • Cartridge World
  • Pre-Paid Cell phone cards
  • Any restaurant
  • K mart
Linens (New or like-new, please!)

  • Twin sheet sets
  • Twin Mattress pads
  • Bed Pillows
  • Blankets
  • Bath towel sets
  • Bath mats
  • Kitchen towels/dish clothes
  • Throw Rugs
Office Supplies

  • Ink Jet Copy paper
  • Ink Jet cartridges (HP 951,
  • Envelopes (reg sizes)
  • Postage stamps for residents
  • Phone Calling cards for residents
  • 2 new computers - Laptops
Please check with staff before you donate the following items:

  • Magazine subscriptions (TIME, Newsweek)
  • News subscription (Chronicle,St Pete Times, etc )
  • Bibles
  • AA Big Books/NA BasicText
  • Music CD’s (originals only)
  • DVD’s/Videos (originals only)
  • Iron/Ironing BoardShelving Units
  • Large Plastic storage bins
  • Shower Curtains/Line
Kitchen Items

  • Frying pans (new/like new)
  • Sponges/Scrub pads
  • Loaf pans
  • Cookie Sheets
  • 3-5 gal. cooking pot
Reminders:

Clothing , furniture, yard sale items, boats, and vehicles can be dropped off at the shelter.Usable clothing only.

A box truck is badly needed for food and donation pickups.

Fresh vegetables , fruits, and other foods are always appreciated.

Please call (352) 794-3825 to arrange for your delivery.

For questions about a Wish List Donation, please email us at mission@tampabay.rr.com or call us at (352) 794-3825

Thank you for your generous donations!