Our Programs
Ministry
Our multifaceted team, including professionals, managers, administrators, caseworkers, and counselors, deliver lasting hope and support, commencing when individuals opt for the New Beginnings Hand Up Program, embarking on their journey toward responsible living.
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Thrift Store:
Shop with a Mission
Donate for the Cause
New Beginnings of Central Florida manages a successful Thrift Store. While helping our community to access affordable clothes, household appliances, kitchenware and furniture, our Thrift Store revenue covers 74% of the costs to house and rehabilitate those who want an opportunity to transform their lives and to find a way out of homelessness.
Thrift Store
- 352-241-8500
- 415 Citrus Tower Blvd, Clermont, FL 34711
- Mon-Sat: 9a - 5:30p (Closed Sunday)
Thrift Store Pickups & Donations
Pickup Request Form
Educational Center
New Beginnings provides several programs tailored to help individuals and families seeking life transformation. From enhancing financial literacy and biblical understanding to preparing for employment through our Back-to-Work Job readiness training, resume workshops, and by promoting health and wellness. Our resources pave the way toward stable livelihoods and financial independence.
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Housing
Over the years, New Beginnings has acquired and managed several affordable housing projects that could accommodate up to 40 homeless and low-income households. We provide housing for families, seniors, veterans, seniors, and moms with children. In 2016, the State of Florida awarded New Beginnings and a Tampa based partner enough money to build 96 affordable rental units. Woodwinds Apartments opened in 2018 where New Beginnings provides two case managers to help people when difficulties arise and classes to improve their lives. Today, we are expanding our affordable housing visions in Clermont, Groveland and throughout South Lake County. We are excited to announce the groundbreaking partnership with City of Groveland who entered into the “first-ever” Community Land Trust in Lake County. We have begun affordable building single-family homes that will provide a pathway for home ownership for Groveland Residents.
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Volunteers
Volunteering with New Beginnings has been an integral piece of our continued impact for over 17 years. Our organization thrives on the compassion and generosity of those willing to donate their time, talents, and treasures. Each year we log thousands of volunteer hours from dedicated community members. By volunteering with New Beginnings, your time and talents make a transformative impact on the lives of those in need.
We need Volunteers to:
- Organize and Stock the Thrift Store
- Administrative Duties
- Sort Clothing
- Greet Customers and General Customer Service
- Mentor Residents
- Literacy Training Instructors
- Job Readiness Training
- Paint
- Yard Maintenance
- Emergency Food Pantry
- Events
- Prayer Team
Volunteer Application
Please fill out the form below. We will contact you once received and complete the last steps. Thank you for your interest!
Helping Hands
Resources Available:
- Provide housing for those with no or low incomes.
- Provide a resource manager who needs a referral for services.
- Have computers available to search for housing, employment, and apply/renew for food stamps.
- Have an emergency food pantry available.
- Provide a list of available housing in Lake County.
- Have clothes and household items for those in need.
Call 352 638 5412 for more information.
Who to call for Resources & Case Management
Contact our case managers at 352-638-5412.
New Beginnings of Central Florida Inc. call 352-404-6946 or email questions and concerns to Info@nbcfl.org. Please note New Beginnings is not an emergency shelter, the application is for information and resources.
Apply for the Hand up Program
Currently, our property is at capacity. Please contact our Case Managers by calling the New Beginnings helpline 352-638-5412., or email info@nbcfl.org for a list of low-income apartments.
Community Resources
Resources, Help & Hope
United Way Lake and Sumter Counties CALL 211
Mid Florida Homeless Coalition 352-860-2308
New Beginnings Help line. 352-638-5412
Prayer Ministry
Prayer Ministry – When serving the homeless, hungry, and poor in Central Florida, we often discover a need beyond our reach, and so we place matters in God’s hands. This inspired our prayer ministry.
Yet even for those needs that we are confident we can meet, we believe it is vital to recognize that God is the One who allows us to serve. He is the One who changes lives.
Through a weekly list of prayer requests sent by email, we invite men and women to boldly approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16) on behalf of our clients and customers.
These prayer requests come from:
our thrift store
within our Independent Living Program
employees and volunteers at New Beginnings
our website (use the form below to submit a request now)
Together we can ask God to change another life. And another. And another.
If you are interested in receiving an email with prayer requests each week, please submit your name and email address below.
Send this page to someone at your church or Bible study who is passionate about prayer or about helping the homeless, hungry, and poor. What a privilege to speak to our Father on behalf of the least of these and believe Him to work mightily.
We’re excited to watch God directly, hear and answer our prayers. Thanks for your part in that.
