Our Impact

There’s nothing more powerful than churches working together as the body of Christ.

Every year, the Heart of Florida connects its partner church volunteers to over 500 families in their community. Together, we are able to not only meet over 1,000 needs, but meet each person where they’re at. Caring for them holistically, our neighbors are met with dignity and respect, while our partner churches are free to focus on serving according to their strengths. The result? Transformed lives. Transformed churches. And transformed communities.

32,789
VOLUNTEER HOURS

$1.3 Million 2024 IRS value in volunteer savings.
1,055
NEW CALLS

180 willing to tell their story.
155 willing to walk, with Love INC, towards a better way of life.
348 outside of our service area.
689 (new + established) households served.
2,582
NEEDS MET DIRECTLY BY THE LOVE INC NETWORK

through
30 Gap Ministries
Transformational Ministry + Comprehensive Transformational Ministry.

10,704 needs were met by referrals to Love INC community partners.
162
MILESTONES CELEBRATED

Reliable, legal transportation
Improved Job/Employment
Safe, Sustainable Housing
Building Strong Relationships (healthy)
Engagement in a local church
Ongoing Mental health/Wellbeing Support
58
ADULTS

Graduated from 3 or more life skills courses.
104 adults completed one 12 week course.
43 kids enrolled in Journey Kids.
3,589 volunteer hours by 74 individuals in 12 partner churches
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Love Stories

Baby Journey

When Marie told the staff of Journey INC she was pregnant, she was about four months along. She had been attending classes for a few months, and was noticeably withdrawn.

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Rita

Rita’s family doubled in size overnight. She is a single mom of 3 kids. Her sister lost custody of her kids, and Rita was suddenly caring for three additional children.

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Lionel

Lionel considers himself a walking miracle. Lionel is a person with a very positive outlook. He is thankful for Jesus, his wife and his life. He worked hard his whole

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Elinor

On September 3rd, 2020 you were introduced to Elinor. You can find her original Love Story below. To recap, she was in the process of getting her house fixed by

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Darla

Darla has been volunteering her time at Love In the Name of Christ for quite a while. She works directly with the Transformational Ministry Classes, Journey In the Name of

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Louis

Louis had an accident that caused his legs to stop working properly. To get around now, he uses a walker at times. Other times he needs a wheelchair. When he

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