Harvest Tabernacle Of Sarasota Inc
Revitalizing Neighboorhoods
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Home Again
Permanent Supportive Housing - 26 Apartments for families who are homeless. Families in the Home Again program receive up to 24 months of supportive housing with case management and life-skills classes to further prepare families for meaningful employment and housing stability. We believe personal responsibility is key to success, therefore families pay a maximum of 30% of their income for rent, utilities, and services. 14 apartments are subsidized by HUD to serve those that meet HUDs 'chronically homeless' definition. 12 apartments are subsidized through private donations from individual donors and foundations like the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, allowing Harvest House to serve families that are at risk of being chronically homeless but are still experiencing homelessness.
Freedom Program
The Freedom program is a residential recovery program modeled as a hybrid between a halfway-house and an intensive in-patient recovery program. There are 72 beds for men and 25 beds for women who are struggling with alcohol and/or drug addiction. Participants can stay up to 12 months to receive residential recovery with case management and life-enrichment classes. This holistic approach to recovery treats the mind, body, and spirit, and prepares individuals for meaningful employment and housing stability as they transition out of life-limiting patterns into freedom.
New Heights Transitional Living Program
New Heights Transitional Living Program A progressive program is specifically designed for 18 to 24-year-old young adults who are experiencing homelessness. The young adults live in a shared, dorm-like setting along with other program participants. This supportive housing program with 9 beds is designed to help young adults reach new heights in seven key areas of life: Vocation, Education, Social, Financial, Health, Leadership, and Dreams. Outreach A Young Adult Advocate seeks out unaccompanied youth congregating in places not meant for habitation throughout Sarasota County to build rapport and engage them in stabilization services. Case Management Support services connecting homeless youth with safe housing, employment, and other crucial services. Drop-In Center (YOUth Center) A safe place for youth to recharge during the day and access services and support groups designed just for them Youth Action Board The Youth Action Board is made up of young leaders ages 16-24 that are a voice in the creation and implementation of a comprehensive and coordinated plan for unaccompanied youth in our community.
Family Haven (Emergency Shelter)
Family Haven (Emergency Shelter) - 24 beds in 6 dorm-style apartments for families and 4 beds for homeless unaccompanied young women ages 18-24 who are found living in unsuitable conditions and are in need of immediate, same-day housing. The Family Haven is the emergency housing solution for homeless families in Sarasota County. The participants work with case managers to secure longer-term transitional and permanent housing solutions, whether within Harvest House or with another agency. There is no cost to participants for these emergency services. Transitional Housing - 5 apartments for homeless families needing more time to stabilize after 30 days in the emergency shelter. There is no cost for this program.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Affordable Housing
Through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) HUD provided money to local governments, nonprofits, and all 50 states for the purpose of stabilizing communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment. NSP partners acquired and rehabilitated properties to sell or rent to low- and moderate-income households. Harvest House is honored to participate in this nationwide program with 25 affordable rental units throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Many of these units are inhabited by former clients who worked hard to end the cycle of homelessness in their family. NSP contributes to our overall mission of revitalizing neighborhoods and transforming lives.
Freedom Graduate Housing
We find that occasionally Freedom graduates benefit from continued supportive housing during their next steps in recovery. In our Graduate Housing program, tenants sign a lease at an affordable rate that includes their rent and utilities, and they maintain access to the supportive services of the Freedom program, including the life-skills classes, support groups, and our loving community. For some, this is a necessary step after recovery from addiction and finding sustainable housing. Others will never be able to live on their own due to age and/or pre-existing conditions.
Harvest Food Pantry
Every week, the Harvest Food Pantry distributes an average of 50lbs of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and dry goods to each family. In 2021, over 579,000 lbs of food were distributed to more than 11,000 Sarasota families. The Harvest Food Pantry is also a resource for other local nonprofits and special outreaches, such as group homes for foster children and the elderly, as well as Harvest House clients. We have many partners whom we receive donations from or purchase food at a discounted rate, including Trader Joe’s, All Faith’s Food Bank, Fresh Market, and Publix. This is all possible thanks to our partners and dedicated volunteers. Our new facility on Princeton Street has provided an excellent opportunity for increased partnerships with other agencies who need food to distribute to those they serve and the ability to better receive food, sort, store, and distribute.
Where we work
Awards
Affiliations & memberships
AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals)
Florida Public Relations Association
External reviews

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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of people no longer couch surfing or doubling up with others as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of people no longer living in unaffordable, overcrowded housing as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal is to ignite a revolution, compelling individuals to live beyond fear into their best life, fulfilling their destinies. Participants will move from fear and anxiety to confidence and freedom. We want to be the last transitional center an individual or family enters.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Address the underlying issues of substance abuse and homelessness through safe, sober facilities, sound treatment, and innovative programs.
Utilize an integrated approach to health and wellness that focuses strongly on the BODY, MIND, and SPIRIT.
Provide participants the tools to cope and heal from areas of pain in their life by re-establishing faith, hope, and love, which will assist in breaking the cycle of addiction, trauma, and poverty.
Create an atmosphere in which each participant will have the opportunity to achieve residential stability, increase their skill level, and obtain a greater understanding of their strengths and purpose.
Engage participants using case management & individualized service plans based on shared responsibility & accountability.
Provide each participant with a range of supportive services that will instill physical and mental wellbeing, a sense of belonging, and a desire to lead a productive life.
Treat all participants with respect as we instill a sense of pride and ownership.
Collaborate with community-based partnerships to engage the hard-to-reach individuals, giving help to all who want it and are willing to actively engage.
Maintain financial strength and stability through prudent business decisions and sound operations.
Practice the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Be a positive influence and a responsible nonprofit service provider in the communities we serve.
Maintain our focus on loving and serving people.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Paper surveys, Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Case management notes, Suggestion box/email,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We created a new housing program specifically for young adult males ages 18-24.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our staff, Our board,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.),
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback,
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Harvest Tabernacle Of Sarasota Inc
Board of directorsas of 08/02/2022
Dr. James Minor
Sarasota County School Board
Term: 2017 - 2025
Daniel Minor
President, Ex-Officio - Harvest Tabernacle of Sarasota, Inc.
Mel Tari
Motivational Speaker
Cleo Ammons
Retired, Sarasota County Utilities
Angela Bibler
Retired, Manatee County Office of Financial Management
Rico Boeras
Owner, Sarasota Commercial Realty
James Minor
Sarasota County School Board
Carolyn Mason
Retired, Sarasota City and County Commissioner
Laura Russo
Comptroller, Nutter Custom Construction
Jennifer Gutierrez
Paralegal, Law Offices of Maglio, Christopher & Toale
Erin Minor
CEO, Ex-Officio - Harevst Tabernacle of Sarasota, Inc.
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