Hands Up Program & Ministry

At New Beginnings, ministry is more than a message—it’s movement. The Hands Up Program & Ministry meets people at the intersection of crisis and hope, providing a compassionate path forward for those experiencing food instability, housing challenges, or financial hardship.

We believe in giving a hand up, not a hand out. Through our case management services and wraparound care, individuals receive practical, emotional, and spiritual support designed to guide them from surviving to thriving. This includes access to our emergency food pantry, housing solutions, financial assistance, and a homeless diversion program—all grounded in biblical principles and delivered with dignity.

Our team of professionals, caseworkers, and faith leaders offers personalized support that integrates faith-based counseling, mentorship, and practical life skills such as job training and financial literacy. From the moment someone enters the Hands Up Program, they are seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.

Faith in Action, Hope in Motion

The Hands Up Program & Ministry provides a Christ-centered foundation for transformation—offering individuals the tools, encouragement, and faith to rebuild their lives and reclaim their future.

Offer counseling, mentoring, and emotional support for lasting healing
Provide spiritual growth through biblical studies and faith-based guidance
Empower through financial literacy, job training, and case management
Meet urgent needs with food assistance, vouchers, and homeless diversion

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

— Galatians 6:2

Help us bring spiritual guidance, prayer, and hope to those in crisis—because healing begins with faith.

Our Mission

"Empowering people to live a responsible life."

New Beginnings of Central Florida is a faith-based nonprofit organization empowering individuals and families to overcome homelessness, poverty, and crisis by providing life-changing services and community support.

From spiritual guidance and education to housing and job readiness, our programs create pathways to lasting change.

Hands Up Ministry

At New Beginnings, we offer a hand up through case management, emergency resources, and faith-based support to help individuals find stability and lasting transformation.

Housing

From emergency shelter to affordable housing and transitional living, we provide stable environments that help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and safety.

Thrift Store

Shop with purpose at our New Beginnings Thrift Store. Your purchases support local families in need, fund job training programs, and provide resources to the homeless.

Educational Center

Our Education & Life Skills Center offers classes in financial literacy, parenting, recovery, GED prep, and personal development—empowering clients to break generational cycles of poverty.