Creating a community where families feel safe, supported, and never alone.
A Mission Rooted in Compassion
At Daystar, our mission begins with a simple belief: everyone deserves dignity.
For decades, our community has known Daystar as a place to receive food, essentials, and a warm welcome—but what many don’t realize is that we do so much more.
We’re not just fighting hunger.
We’re fighting homelessness.
We’re removing barriers.
And we’re building a network of support that wraps around families when life gets hard.
The Reality of Crisis in Florida
In today’s economy, so many families—especially immigrants and essential workers—are living on the edge. Rent prices continue to rise. Utility costs are unpredictable. And even families with full-time jobs are struggling to stay afloat.
Sometimes, all it takes is one emergency:
- A medical bill
- A broken car
- A missed paycheck
Suddenly, a family is at risk of eviction. A child is sleeping in the backseat of a car. A mother is calling shelters, praying for space.
That’s where Daystar steps in.
More Than Food: A Lifeline for Housing Stability
Food brings people through our doors.
But what keeps them going is knowing they are seen, heard, and supported.
At Daystar, we offer more than meals. We offer:
- Emergency rent assistance
- Utility bill relief
- Guidance and referrals to long-term resources
- Compassionate care, especially for documented immigrants who often face added barriers when seeking help
For many, we are the difference between staying housed and becoming homeless.
Why Monthly Giving Matters
When you become a monthly donor, you’re not just helping one family one time.
You’re becoming part of the safety net.
Here’s why monthly giving makes a difference:
- It helps us respond quickly when families need immediate help
- It allows for predictable support, which creates lasting impact
- It builds a sustainable future, not just a temporary fix
Even a gift of $25 a month can mean the difference between security and instability for a family on the edge.
You Belong to This Mission
We don’t need superheroes.
We need neighbors.
We need hearts that care.
And we need people who believe that no one should lose their home because of one hard month.
By joining Daystar as a monthly donor, you’re not just giving—you’re restoring dignity.
You’re keeping families together.
And you’re proving that love, when shared, can build shelter.
Here’s How You Can Help Right Now:
- Become a monthly donor – $25/month helps keep a family housed
- Share this blog – Let your friends and community know how they can help
- Start a peer-to-peer fundraiser – Rally your network and multiply the impact
- Give in honor of someone – Dedicate your gift to someone who’s inspired you
Hope Starts with Us—But It Grows With You
The journey to stability is long. But it starts with a single act of kindness.
Be the reason someone stays in their home.
Be the voice that says, “You’re not alone.”
Be the light that reminds families that there’s still good in this world.
Join the mission—Become a monthly donor today.
Car Credit and Daystar Raise Their Hands to Help
Daystar Life Center is a strategic partner of Nuevo en US (www.nuevoenus.org), an organization whose mission is to support immigrants and the nonprofits that serve them. Both Nuevo en US and Daystar are deeply grateful to Car Credit (www.carcredittampa.com) and its owner, Steve Cuculich, for supporting their efforts to educate and empower individuals who are struggling to meet their basic needs.
Heide Cornell, Executive Director of Daystar, takes pride in the wide range of services her organization offers. “There is no one-size-fits-all solution for individuals and families,” she explains. “At Daystar, we create Individualized Assistance Plans and walk alongside our neighbors on their path to stability.”