Pinellas
Pinellas
Daystar Life Center - St. Petersburg
The Center's purpose is to provide emergency help to those in need. Most are living below the federal poverty level. Clients can get help with food and clothing. They can apply for Food Stamps benefits. The homeless can use Daystar as a mailing address and also for email. Daystar has grown into a major social service agency since 1982. Please see the website for all services.
Services Include:
- Clothing
- Emergency Food
- Gas vouchers
- Haircuts
- Household Items
- Personal Health Services
- Rent and Utilities Help
- Transportation
- VITA Tax Program
Utility & Rent Assistance - Daystar Life Center
Daystar Life Center offers help with utilities and rent. They will speak on your behalf with the companies, and work to stop disconnection or eviction. Once the need is determined, limited financial help is given. A check will be made payable to the company. Please call 727.825.0442 for more information.
Big Programs - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
This agency has the Big Programs. It offers two unique programs. These programs offer different ways for children to see and interact with their mentors. The programs are for children between the ages of 5 and 13. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children with caring adult mentors. The mentor provides support to the child and child's family. Mentors can volunteer at school, tutor a child, or participate in fun activities with the child. Please see the website for more information.
MADD
MADD offers support to those who have been affected by another person's drunk driving. They advocate for victims' rights and compensation. They fight for stricter underage drinking laws. They sponsor Walk Like MADD walks to raise funds. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida WIC Program
This program is called WIC for short. It is for pregnant women and children up to five years old. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals for health care. Each eligible family gets an EBT card to use at the grocery store. They also get a list of foods to purchase at the lowest prices.
National Resource Directory
This website connects Wounded Warriors, service members, veterans, their families and caregivers with those who support them. Find national, state, and local programs and services. Find jobs from employers who want to hire veterans. You can find information by state or territory. Please see the website for all services.
Health Insurance-Florida Kidcare
Florida Kidcare has low cost health insurance for children aged birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more information.
Programs Include:
Healthy Kids
MediKids
Children's Medical Services Health Plan
Medicaid
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities - USF
This group is known as CARD-USF for short. They provide information, instruction, and coaching. The help is for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. It is also for those diagnosed with related disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.