Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who qualifies to stay at D&D Missionary Homes? Our primary ministry is to provide temporary homes to active, full-time, Bible-believing missionaries servicing on a foreign field who are in transition. Examples of transition include: furlough (home ministry/assignment), pre-field (deputation), medical emergency and rehabilitation, study sabbatical, evacuation from war zone or area of civil strife, and even vacations. We do have a limited number of homes where we provide permanent housing to retired Bible-believing missionaries who have served a “life-time” on a foreign field in full-time mission work. Other full-time Christian workers may be considered on a case by case basis.

2. What is the initial application procedure for applying for housing at D&D Missionary Homes? For active missionaries and others active in full-time ministry, you may complete the on-line application, or your may print the application form from this web site, fill it in completely, and return it by fax (727-522-0524), email: ddmissionaryhomes@juno.org or by mail with the $100 Administrative Fee. You may send a check (in $US) but we also accept MasterCard and VISA. We need to receive this fee to confirm your reservations. Please do not send credit card information via email.

NOTE: If you a retired foreign missionary seeking permanent housing, please contact our office and request an application.

3. What is the $100 Administrative Fee for that is requested? $50 of the Administrative Fee is for application processing and is non-refundable. After departure from D&D, the remaining $50 is a deposit that will be applied to any potential cleaning costs, linen washing costs, damages, or unpaid long distance phone calls costs. When all the costs have been calculated and subtracted from the deposit, a refund up to $50 will be sent after your departure, or an invoice sent for any additional costs not covered.

4. Whom is the Clothing Center available to and is there a cost? What are the hours of operation? Do I need to apply to use the center? The Clothing Center is available to full-time, active missionaries, retired missionaries, as well as full-time pastors. Those using the Clothing Center do not have to be living at D&D to shop. D&D Residents pay $1.00 per “major” piece of clothing, such as a shirt, sweater, blouse or dress. Non-residents pay $2.00 per major piece of clothing. The Clothing Center is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children’s clothing and accessories are free. To ensure eligibility, there is a short application process required if you are not residing on campus.

5. Can we bring our pets (dogs, cats, birds, fish, etc.) with us when we move to D&D? D&D observes a strict NO PET policy (except for service animals) for all resident missionaries on this campus and in our homes.

6. What schools are available for my children in the area? There are many schooling options and we suggest that you send an email to our office to get that information. There are several good Christian schools (K-12) in the area. There is a public elementary school right across the street. Middle and high school students are bussed to their public schools. This county is on school choice which will require your early attention to public schooling needs. Many families home-school their children and there are numerous resources available through the home-schooling group in our county.

7. What are the hours for check-in? Hours for check-in are from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For those unable to arrive until the evening hours or the weekends, we have a key-box system. Information will be sent to you via email if you let us know in advance of a late arrival.

8. What do I need to bring when I come to stay at D&D? D&D provides fully-furnished homes, linens for all the beds, towels, and all the kitchenware and appliances, etc. There is a television in each home. You provide your food, cleaning supplies basic personal necessities.

9. What do I need to know before checking out? Upon arrival, at D&D you will receive a packet of information. In that packet is a Housekeeping Checklist which needs to be completed prior to your departure. We do require our homes to be left thoroughly clean and ready for the next arrival. You will also need to meet with our Business Coordinator to pay your final bill and leave an address for returning any refund and forwarding mail.

10. Is there a penalty for leaving earlier than my scheduled departure date? If you must leave early, please notify the office in writing. There may be a penalty if we do not receive sufficient notice since we may not be able to fill the home if you leave early.

11. Do you have staff to provide counseling services? We do not have trained counselors on the staff. However, we can refer you to several in the area.

12. Do you provide food or meals? We do not provide daily meals. We do have a “pantry” which at times may have food items provided to our D&D residents free of charge. It often has breads, pastries and cakes, produce, frozen meats, and sometimes canned goods. The amount of food we receive varies in quantity and variety, so you should not depend on the food pantry for your daily needs.

13. Do you provide vehicles for missionaries? No we do not maintain or provide vehicles. There are a variety of rental companies close by, such as Enterprise leasing, which offer vehicles at attractive weekly and monthly rental rates.

14. Is there access to internet service? D&D’s library has computers which are on DSL. The campus has wireless, internet service available in the homes, but you must provide your own hardware and software. Of course, dial-up access is also available.

15. Can we get cable TV? All homes at D&D are wired for cable TV and cable service is provided to all homes at no additional cost.

16. Do you provide VCR/DVD players in the homes? Many of the homes have VCR’s and the library has a few for check-out. We do not have DVD players.

17. How far are you from an interstate highway or an international airport? D&D is less than two miles from interstate I-275 and is 20 miles from the Tampa International Airport.

18. May we choose our own home? No, homes are assigned based on family size and availability.

19. What can our children do while at D&D? We have a wonderful playground on campus for younger children and bicycles are available for all ages. (In Florida, the law requires bike helmets for riders under age 16. You provide them for your family members.) There is plenty of “running room” and skateboarding space. We have a large library that has books and videos that can be checked out.