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MEET OUR TEAM

Travis Martinez

Travis Martinez is the founder of The Giving Arms, a nonprofit committed to ensuring that individuals and families facing crisis have the resources to rebuild, stabilize, and move forward with dignity. Under his leadership, the organization closes the gap between sudden hardship — medical emergencies, job loss, housing instability and the long-term stability families need to recover.

Travis’s path into this work began at 17, after watching a close friend’s family lose their home in the wake of a health tragedy, with no infrastructure to support them. That experience defined his understanding of how quickly families can fall through the cracks of existing systems, and it shaped a career oriented toward building practical, timely solutions.

He brings nearly a decade of leadership experience across financial services and education, with a background in business intelligence, team development, agency building, and financial literacy education. As Acting Manager of KEFLAA Global, Travis helps individuals and families structure their financial foundations with greater clarity, protection, and efficiency. As a financial literacy educator within the District of Osceola County and Zenith Accelerated Learning Academy, he has delivered programs to both adults and youth, achieving an 84% passing rate among young participants in core areas including money management, credit, and long-term financial planning.

Travis holds an associate degree and made the deliberate decision to prioritize raising his growing family while continuing to advance professionally through mentorship, hands-on leadership experience, conferences and always being a student of life. He is a father of three, a youth basketball coach, and an active community mentor serving both the Kissimmee and Tampa Bay regions.

Travis holds an associate degree and made the deliberate decision to prioritize raising his growing family while continuing to advance professionally through, mentorship, conferences, and hands-on leadership experience. He is a father of three, a youth basketball coach, and an active community mentor serving both the Kissimmee and Tampa Bay regions.

Cristina Martinez

Christine Martinez is an educator, financial professional, and community leader dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Born in Trinidad and Tobago and raised in the United States, she spent many years with Manufacturers Hanover Trust in New York City, advancing through roles in technology and operations to become Supervisor of the Debt Service Department.

After relocating to Florida, Christine faced the sudden loss of her husband and became a single mother, an experience that strengthened her resilience and commitment to helping others. She later earned her degree in Education through Valencia College and Nova Southeastern University, building a career centered on service, leadership, and mentorship.

Christine joined the School District of Osceola County, where she became a K–6 educator and was honored with Florida’s “High Impact Teacher Award.” She remains passionate about mentoring youth and supporting the next generation through education and guidance.

In addition to education, Christine is a financial professional of Keflaa Global representing many A rated companies and is focused on expanding community access to essential resources and financial guidance. She also serves as Treasurer and former President of the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Central Florida, continuing her lifelong commitment to community service and youth empowerment.

OUR MISSION

Every family deserves the dignity of a safe home and the opportunity to rebuild with hope and stability.

At The Giving Arms, our mission is to create a nation where every family—regardless of hardship or circumstance—has access to a safe, stable, and dignified place to call home. We believe that housing is more than just shelter; it is the foundation for healing, growth, and new beginnings.

Driven by compassion and community, we are committed to restoring hope and empowering individuals and families to rebuild their lives with strength and confidence. Through open hearts and collective action, we strive to ensure that no one is left without the comfort, security, and opportunity that a home provides.

OUR VISION

At Giving Arms, we envision a nation where every family—regardless of hardship or circumstance—has access to a safe, secure place to call home. A home is more than shelter; it is a foundation for dignity, comfort, and the opportunity to rest, dream, and rebuild with renewed hope and strength.

We strive for a future shaped by compassion, where communities come together through open hearts and helping hands. In this vision, no one is left behind, and every individual is supported with the care and security they deserve to create a better tomorrow.

OUR CORE VALUES

At Giving Arms, our core values reflect who we are at our heart and how we show up for every family, donor, and partner we serve. They guide our decisions, shape every act of generosity, and ensure that our mission—to provide safe, stable homes for those in need—is delivered with compassion, integrity, and respect.

Compassion First

We lead with empathy, understanding the challenges faced by every family and responding with kindness and care.

Dignity for All

We believe every individual deserves to be treated with respect, honour, and the opportunity to live with dignity.

Integrity in Action

We are transparent, accountable, and committed to doing what is right in every situation.

Hope & Empowerment

We do more than provide shelter we help build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures.

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The Giving Arms

333 3rd Avenue N Suite 400 , Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, 33701

Phone: 
+1 727-607-2476

Email Address: 

info@thegivingarms.org

LINKS

IRS Determination Letter
Tax Exemption Form
2026 990