The Mustard Seed is currently located in Brandon but has recently opened a new gift shop location right here in Ridgeland. The Mustard Seed is a Christian community that welcomes all adults with developmental disabilities and strives to create a loving and safe environment. Founded in 1981, The Mustard Seed is a place full of meaningful activities that allows the “Seedsters” to live to their full potential that God has created them with!
The Mustard Seed began in 1981 when a group of parents gathered at a local church to discover ways for their children to receive the care that they deserved. They acquired their first group home with just one resident in 1986 and as their vision grew over the years, so did their programs. In 1989, the members began pouring ceramic green ware for Charter Hospital’s art therapy program that now accounts for more than 20% of Mustard Seed’s income.
Today, The Mustard Seed includes several group homes, a swimming pool, two gift shops, a ceramics studio and workshop, classrooms that also act as safe rooms, a multi-purpose activity center, and a tremendous amount of support from the community. The Mustard Seed continues to grow every single day and allows for adults with developmental disabilities to feel their absolute best!
Whether it be playing games with the Seedsters or helping to water the plants, there are an endless number of ways to become involved with The Mustard Seed. Being able to give back directly to your community in a hands-on way is something that is so special and rewarding. The Mustard Seed’s gift shop is also something that they take pride in. 100% of the gift shop’s sales goes directly back to The Mustard Seed to help support and provide for their programs!
Make sure to visit their website at mustardseedms.org for information on how to become involved and to be in the know on their daily activities! The Mustard Seed is a place full of love and happiness and truly wants nothing but the best for their Seedsters. You can also show your support to their Seedsters by visiting their gift shops in Brandon or Ridgeland because I can promise you, nothing will make your day more than being around such genuine and loving individuals! And don’t forget y’all to get inspired!