news release

The Source is proud to announce that they have been chosen by readers and editors of “Guide to Florida” as an award recipient in the 2026 Best of Florida Awards. I am Ministries Dba The Source won in the Charitable Organizations category. Being recognized in the 2026 Best of Florida Awards is a significant achievement, with less than 10% of Florida businesses receiving this prestigious accolade.

 “A Best of Florida Award is about recognizing our dedication and drive while being the best we can be in serving our community,” comments Anthony Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source after receiving the award. “This recognition is part of our on-going narrative and makes us more interesting to newcomers who may not yet have heard of who we are and what we do for the homeless and needy in our own backyard. It’s also a major morale boost for our staff and volunteers who contribute so much to our success. And to our members and neighbors, who count on us daily, while we work together in helping them regain their ability to stand on their own in living a life of dignity.”

For over 30 years, The Source has worked to address the complex challenges of homelessness and poverty in Indian River County through a comprehensive approach that focuses on dignity, opportunity, and community. Through the Dignity Programs, housing initiatives, wellness services, employment pathways, and educational opportunities, they strive to create lasting change for individuals and families working toward stability and independence. This recognition reinforces their commitment to continuing that work and finding innovative ways to serve the community.

I am Ministries DBA The Source, is a Christian social outreach ministry that has been empowering communities into a lifestyle of service for the homeless, needy and families of Indian River County (IRC) since 1995.  Local residents in need may visit their full-service reSource Center to become a member, receive a membership card, and begin their journey to restoring their lives. In doing so, The Source provides a wide range of Dignity Programs, housing through the Dignity Bus Mobile Shelters and other nearby housing facilities, restaurant-style hot meals, clothing provisions, counseling services, support groups, hygiene amenities, access to showers, mail and telephone facilities, and referrals for benefits through core programs and services that instill a sense of community. Their goals are to move individuals from a membership to a neighbor and to ultimately eliminate homelessness in Indian River County. For more information on The Source contact Anthony “Tony” Zorbaugh at 772-564-0202, or visit www.iamthesource.org.