There are properties bought with money — and then there are properties redeemed by purpose.
At 511 E. Adalee Street, what once stood as a neglected relic of abandonment now lives again
as a sanctuary of transformation, restored through faith, law, and community determination.
SAVED BY THE STREETS MINISTRY, INC., a Florida-based 508(c)(1)(A) religious nonprofit,
has lawfully entered and revived the property through open, notorious, continuous, exclusive,
and hostile possession — the precise legal elements codified in Florida Statutes § 95.18
(Adverse Possession Without Color of Title). Their presence is not trespass; it is testament — to
faith, duty, and community healing.
Rather than watch this home continue its decline into decay, blight, and danger, the ministry
took action. Their mission was not only spiritual — it was infrastructural, physical, and
protective. Within weeks of peaceful possession, the ministry:
- Redeemed unpaid tax obligations, settling outstanding burdens on the public
record.
- Repaired unsafe and unsanitary conditions, including mold exposure, leaking
fixtures, and debris accumulation.
- Removed safety hazards affecting neighboring properties, such as falling tree
limbs and unsecured access points.
- Installed secure locks, perimeter reinforcements, and 24/7 religious surveillance
to deter trespass and criminal activity.
This is not just property. This is a platform for ministry. A center for service. A home for those
whose voices go unheard. Through acts of love and labor, this site has been transformed into a
lawful faith-based outreach hub — now functioning as:
- A transitional housing refuge
- A food distribution station for vulnerable families
- A conflict-resolution and counseling venue
- A youth development and educational support base
This revival is anchored in more than good works — it is protected by the First Amendment of
the U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 3 of the Florida Constitution, and faith-based land use
protections outlined in RLUIPA and Florida Statute § 196.196.
“We didn’t seize this land. We resurrected it,” says Zaragi Khalid Ali, Faith Leader and
Ministerial Trustee of SAVED BY THE STREETS MINISTRY, INC. “The law recognizes possession not just in paper deeds, but in presence, purpose, and peace. The people recognize
this work. The ancestors compel it. God affirms it.”
Where others saw a liability, the ministry saw an assignment. And where there was once
silence, there is now sacred service — lawful, documented, and fortified by the very statutes
that protects civil and religious freedom.
This is not squatting. This is stewardship.
This is not an intrusion. This is a divine return to purpose.
ABOUT THE MINISTRY
Saved By The Streets Ministry, Inc. is a Florida-registered 508(c)(1)(A) religious nonprofit
devoted to lawful community redemption, faith-based service, transitional housing, advocacy for
the underserved, and spiritual empowerment through action.
Location: 511 E. Adalee Street, Tampa, FL 33603
Email: SavedByTheStreets@mail.com
Fax: (678) 348‑7273
website : savedbythestreets.com