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Resurrection House

Serving the Sarasota community for over 35 years.

About Resurrection House, Inc.

  • Mission Statement

    Restoring hope, healing, and dignity to the hungry, hurting, and homeless through Christ centered community.

  • Funding

    Now in our 37th year of operation, Resurrection House does not accept funding from the city, county, state or federal government. Donations from individuals, businesses, foundations and religious groups form the core of our operating budget.

    Resurrection House is eligible to receive DAF (donor advised funds) grants or when you need to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA. TAX ID/EIN: 65-0096171

  • Volunteers Make The Difference

    Operating with only a small paid staff, it is our volunteers that allows Resurrection House to provide its multitude of services to an ever-increasing number of clients. The volunteers not only donate their time but also bring caring and compassion that are instrumental in providing a nurturing and respectful atmosphere.

  • Faith Based

    Resurrection House was founded by the community for the community, in 1989 by six downtown churches.

    We minister to the poorest of the poor and attempt to facilitate their return to an accepting and accommodating society.

    We follow the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 25 every day. We treat everyone with dignity, compassion, caring, and love.

    Over thirty religious entities contribute to the success enjoyed by Resurrection House.

Staff

  • Joe Reuth
    Executive Director
  • Joe Lucero
    Operations Manager
  • Mason Ayers
    Director of Development
  • Gayla Jones
    Office Manager
  • Scott Habeck
    Client Advisory Specialist
  • Tony Coleman
    Client Advisor
  • Karen LaRocca
    Administrative Assistant
  • Pete Wallace
    Kitchen Manager/Chef
  • Scott Schieb
    Client Support Coordinator
  • Peter Sperduti
    Community Outreach

Volunteers

  • Over 150 volunteers are involved at Resurrection House in providing essential services to meet the needs of the homeless. 

Board of Directors

  • The Rev. Charleston Wilson, President
  • William R. Traeger, Vice President
  • Kelly W. Jacobs, Secretary
  • Fritz Maxwell, Treasurer

  • Marc S. Cavaliere
  • Woody Fletcher
  • Steven Gardner
  • Gina Jordan
  • Rev. Thomas Matthews
  • Kim Schmeits
  • Kyle Elliott, Esq., General Counsel

Founding Churches

  • Church of the Redeemer
  • First United Methodist Church
  • First Presbyterian Church
  • First Congregational UCC Church
  • Grace Fellowship 
  • Vision Church of Sarasota
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