This group helps those struggling with getting food. They offer supplemental food and can also help you to apply for SNAP. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four of their offices. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Services Include:
Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food
Bay County Council on Aging, Inc. provides a range of services and programs to senior citizens living in Bay County. Please call 850.769.3468 or visit the website to learn more.
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Homeownership can be a challenge to handle on your own. UF/IFAS will help guide you through the process of buying and keeping up with a home. They offer resources and local classes to help ease the homeowning process. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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UF/IFAS has many resources that can help guide you to take control of your finances. These resources can show you how to more confidently handle your finances. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments. This is to give scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. The organization works to give programs that improve the quality of life. And to help in the development of future leaders.
CareerSource Chipola connects workers to jobs. They offer many services that help job seekers to prepare for and to enter the workforce. They also help employers to connect with those seeking jobs. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
CareerSource Chipola helps with workforce related services. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services include:
Job Searches - In addition to job listings, CareerSource Chipola will help job seekers with resumes, training, interviews, networking and referrals.
Events - Hiring events and career fairs connect employers and job seekers.
Training and Education - Make yourself more employable! CareerSource Chipola provides a wide variety of classes and work experiences for job seekers.
Feeding America works to create a hunger-free America. It is the largest hunger relief group in the country, with 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs helping to feed those in need. They aim to change food scarcity by making sure equal access to nutritious food is available to all. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Feeding the Gulf Coast serves those in need all through the Florida Panhandle. They work with member groups and special programs to offer nutritious food to people dealing with poverty, personal crisis, or disasters. They also have a free Afterschool Meals Program that feeds any child aged 18 and under. Please call 850.626.1332 or visit the website to learn more.
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