About Us

Our Story

The Cores Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in Kissimmee, Florida. Our nonprofit is designed to help the community become a better place. Focusing on individuals facing homelessness.

Our nonprofit offers emergency shelters, independent housing for those in transition from homelessness, rental assistance and more!  

To learn about our programs, click the tab below.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide affordable housing, assistance and support services to those in need throughout Florida. We believe that every now and then we all need a little help. Join our mission, together we can make a difference not only in the community but in someone's life!

To donate or volunteer click the link below.

The Cores Foundation Members

We all have different backgrounds, but we all share the same vision. 

 Rosanna Narvaez

Rosanna is the President & Founder of The Cores Foundation Inc. She was born in Bronx New York, with a rare disorder known as Setleis-Syndrome. At the age of 12 she moved to Florida. Growing up she always had a good heart, because she knew what it was to be different. Her first experience with helping a homeless person was when she was 9, since then she knew this was her passion and purpose in life. 

In 2024, One of her partners introduce her to the Orlando area where the homeless population was at an overwhelming high. After meeting several homeless people, she realized that majority of them had mental illness or was elderly. Thats when she decided she wanted to help make a difference. 

 

Diana 
Colon-Cruz

Diana is the Vice President of The Cores Foundation Inc. She was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and moved to Florida when she was 7 years old. She always had passion helping others. Especially single mothers, after she experienced financial hardship trying to make ends meet and not receive help. She gave her life to Christ, and he gave her a vision, to share her testimony while helping to make a difference. Her mission is to help single mothers facing homelessness. She knows no child should ever have to experience homelessness

After Hearing Rosanna Mission, Diana wanted to join her. Together their mission will help save many from being homeless. 

 

Hebrews 13:16 NIV 

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with sacrifices God is pleased. 

Beverly 
Merritt

Beverly is the President and Founder of T.A.B.S Place, a Member of The Cores Foundation Inc. a Member of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce, past Chairwomen of the Poinciana Area Council. Served on the board, for the Federally Qualified Health Services of Osceola. Honored member of Freedom Life Church since 2012. Volunteer Chaplain with Ministries of Florida. Trained to serve with FEMA Hispanic CERTS- Community Emergency Response Team Services, of Orlando and graduate of the OPD Good Citizens Program.  Active with Florida Farm Bureau in Osceola. Participant of the DV-task force with KPD. As well as, with the V.A. Suicide Prevention Coalition under the umbrella of the Veterans Association at Good Samaritan Society Kissimmee Village.

  It is her greatest achievement to serve with honesty, and an honor to “Preserve Sound Culture” whilst serving the most vulnerable people in our community.

Daisha
Vega

Volunteer Program Manager 

Gabriel Carreras

Board Member

Maritza 
Nieves

Board Member

Alva 
Narvaez

Board Member

Jessie
Sloan

Board Member

Stepanie Skillern

Board Member

Our Partners 

Core Housing of Central Fl

Independent Housing 

T.A.B.S Place

Nonprofit Organization

Crown Home Health Care

Home Health Care 

Access Affordable

Health Insurance 

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