“Floor No More” Expands

Resurrection House is pleased to announce that the Sarasota County Sheriff ’s Office has joined our “Floor No More” program. The Sarasota County Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) began working with us in February.

The program provides previously homeless individuals with living essentials for their new house at move-in.

“We heard about the great things City of Sarasota HOT was doing for their clients through this program,” said Dawn Pomije, Case Manager with the Sarasota County Sheriff ’s Office. After meetings with representatives from Resurrection House and Soul Sisters, a local women’s ministry, the new partnership began.

In the few weeks since, the Sheriff ’s Office’s HOT has already collaborated with the “Floor No More” volunteers on several move-ins, with more on the horizon.

“There are certain items needed to help our clients make a smoother transition into housing that we can’t get through other providers,” Dawn said. “This program fills that gap.”

The “Floor No More” program does just that by donating necessities like bathroom and kitchen items.

“They’ve been instrumental in helping our clients,” she said.

One of Dawn’s favorite moments so far was when her team moved three older women into the same house. “We were able to get the Soul Sisters volunteers to meet the ladies and bring their move-in items,” she said. “They’re thriving. Now they have a place to call home. It was a happy day.”

Besides delivering housewares and hygiene products, the “Floor No More” program also brings a sense of belonging to the newly housed people.

“I think our clients have appreciated seeing a smiling face at the door on move-in day,” Dawn said. “It’s amazing how quickly they feel like they’re part of the community.”