Jan Martini started helping people in 2004 after Hurricane Charley hit Florida.

I thought it would maybe be a few years and Id be done, said Martini.

But more than 20 years later, what began as Charleys Angels is now Fresh Start For Pasco.

I love helping people. You feel good when you can actually accomplish something, Martini said.

Fresh Start is Pasco Countys long-term recovery team.

The staff is small but dedicated.

Other than the occasional stipend, most of their work has been strictly volunteer.

Marlene helps with food stamps and she answers the door. Teresa is our grant writer and she helps with the finances. And Scott over there, he does case management with me. So hes like my backup. And Celeste, who is not here, she is the queen of food stamps, said Martini.

Its this team

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