Marion

Community of Gratitude

We provide emergency food to our neighbors in Ocklawaha, Weirsdale, Silver Springs, East Lake Weir, and Umatilla in Marion County. With an ID or piece of mail showing an address in one of these regions (serves these zip codes: 32195, 32133, 32183, 32179, 32784, 34488), you qualify to receive food one time each month. If you are a new client, be prepared with a date of birth for each household member. Our volunteers are ready to serve you on the following schedule: Tuesday 10 AM–12 PM, Thursday 1PM-3PM and Saturday 10AM-12PM.

Community of Gratitude

We provide emergency food to our neighbors in Ocklawaha, Weirsdale, Silver Springs, East Lake Weir, and Umatilla in Marion County. With an ID or piece of mail showing an address in one of these regions (serves the following zip codes: 32195, 32133, 32183, 32179, 32784, 34488), you qualify to receive food one time each month. If you are a new client, be prepared with a date of birth for each household member. Our volunteers are ready to serve you on the following schedule: Tuesday 10 AM–12 PM, Thursday 1PM-3PM and Saturday 10AM-12PM.

Hands of Mercy Everywhere

A Christian home for teen girls, teen moms, and their babies, 12-17 years of age providing all services and resources they require. Referrals come through CBC, DCF and other agencies.  They provide housing for 24 girls total in 3 houses on their property; placement assistance available; age out at 18 years of age.

Shepherd’s Lighthouse

Transitional housing for single mothers over 21 years of age with children from infant to 9 years old. “Short term stays for long term success.” You can stay up to 6 months. Private rooms. There is an application process and an income requirement. No DCF assistance provided. Women cannot be in an immediate domestic violence or substance abuse crises.  

Shepherd’s Lighthouse

Transitional housing for single mothers over 21 years of age with children from infant to 10 years old. Average stay is 3-6 months. Shepherd’s has six one bedroom, one bath apartments. Two duplexes with two bedrooms and two baths each. There is an application process and an income requirement. No DCF assistance provided. Women cannot be in an immediate domestic violence or substance abuse crises.