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Resurrection House is a day shelter dedicated to ministering to the homeless of Sarasota County, Florida. This website will acquaint you with our mission, services and needs; showcase our thrift store; introduce you to the staff; and even provide you with an interactive tour of our facility.

Serving the Community

The popular image of a homeless person as a vagrant, someone who chooses to live on the street is not reality. Many homeless are identified as the "new poor" -- people who have suffered a crisis in their lives and almost overnight have found themselves in the street, helpless and unable to regain their place in society.

Our facilities and services range from clean restrooms, showers and laundry services to in-house counseling and health services.

Here is a letter from one of our clients:

Dear Resurrection House Staff,

Eating out of dumpsters was no fun. Not being able to shower, to be clean enough to job search was distressful. I needed help.

I was in jail. After several months, even though charges were dropped, I had no place to go, no job, my apartment was gone, and I had $7.99 in my Bank of America account.

Your services provided me with showers, food, and a pair of socks, all of which I valued very highly. I needed spiritual help from my father and my brother and you have New Testaments in your library, which I utilized.

I have learned not to take the necessities of life for granted. Now being blessed with a job on a boat, I take pleasure in being able to give, as I had needed help before. Even if it costs millions of dollars to help one person I think it is worth it. Thank you so much for helping me. Please continue your good work.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Resurrection House, Inc. Click here for contact information and hours.