Our Mission

The Source began in 1995 as a homeless ministry serving free meals and offering Bible Study in a 600 sq. ft. storefront in Vero Beach. Twenty-seven years later we have grown into a 5,000 sq. ft. facility; a community outreach resource center located at 1015 Commerce Avenue, open seven days a week. Our Dignity programs address the complex needs of the homeless and poor who find their way to The Source. Our purpose is to offer assistance; including hot meals with restaurant-style service; clothing; counseling; support groups; hygiene items; showers; mail and telephone services; and benefit referrals. The Source’s Dignity Buses, the first of its kind in the county, provide emergency shelter. One bus sleeps 20 individuals and the second bus sleeps 16.; both buses operate 365 nights a year. Our Dining with Dignity Program offers free hands-on culinary training and food and beverage safety, preparing students for employment in the hospitality industry. Students are required to pass the State of Florida’s SafeServ exam and upon graduation they will receive certification of successful completion of the program. After graduating from our Dining with Dignity program, students can take advantage of our Dignity Smiles program, receiving free dental work from area dentists who offer their services at no charge. Some of our members also take advantage of our Dignity Jobs program to earn a dignified income. We promote family reunification and assist many members in reuniting with their families.