As the number of homeless (and potentially homeless) families in Seminole County rises, so do their needs. Where can they shower? Or get a haircut and clothes for an interview?
The Christian Sharing Center recently opened an Oasis – yes, that’s the official and aptly chosen name – where people can get those services and more. The storefront on U.S. 17-92 in Longwood also includes laundry facilities and computers for job-hunting and resume-writing. The Center’s main office, thrift store and food pantry are just a few doors down.
Plenty of local officials, donors, church people, renovation contractors and their families turned out for a ribbon-cutting and grand opening last Sunday. That’s Longwood Mayor Joe Durso up there speaking to the crowd and Sharing Center President/CEO Angie Romagosa cutting the cake.
A shout out to Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lake Mary, which donated $122,000 to cover the cost of the renovations.
The Oasis is open Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m.
Changing the subject, part 1: Kudos to Keep Seminole Beautiful (click the link to go to KSB's website and see their photos) and all of the volunteers who planted a rain garden last weekend at Wekiva Island.
Changing the subject, part 2: Check out our fabulous Sweetwater Wekiva Springs magazine that is hot off the press! Yowza! Our holiday issue celebrates the gift of giving and includes tips for relaxing and enjoying the upcoming season.
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