Franklin
Franklin
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association is called ABA for short. It is the largest voluntary professional association in the world. It provides law school accreditation and continuing legal education. As well as information about the law. And programs to help lawyers and judges in their work. The group also works on initiatives to improve the legal system for the public. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.285.2221
Emergency Relief and Empowerment Resources - ECHO
This is a faith-based group that helps people in crisis. The help is free. It is for people in the Big Bend area. Please call 850.224.3246 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Programs & Services Include:
ECHO - Emergency Care and Help Organization
ECHO is a faith-based group. It is a nonprofit, social services group. The group works to reduce instability. It provides emergency resources and support services. The help is for those in need in the Big Bend area.
Programs & Services:
- Emergency Relief
- Empowerment Resources
- Furniture Bank of Tallahassee
- Getting Ahead
- Housing Assistance
English Language Instruction - First Baptist International Ministry
This program may be able to provide free conversational English and TOEFL preparation classes.
Call of visit website for more information.
First Baptist Church of Tallahassee
First Baptist's International Ministry offers English classes.
For more information, please contact Clay Mason at 222-5470 x 420 or via e-mail: clay@fbctlh.org
Goodwill Industries - Big Bend, Inc. - Thrift Store
Goodwill offers a thrift store with clothing and other needed items for the homeless and needy of Florida. Please call or visit our website for more info.
Hours:
Port Saint Joe Store
Mon. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Tues. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Elder Care Services, Inc.
This agency works to improve the quality of life. The services are for seniors and their caregivers.
Services Include:
- Elder Day Stay
- In-Home Services
- Nutrition/Meals on Wheels
- Senior Outreach Program
- Senior Volunteer Program
Operation Homefront
This group is a national nonprofit. They work to build strong, stable, and secure military families. This group provides a variety of programs. These programs provide relief and resiliency. As well as recurring family support. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Port Saint Joe Medical
Port Saint Joe Medical Clinic has many services. Please call for more info.
Services include:
- Chronic Disease Prevention (Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
- Dental Services
- Drug Screenings
- Family Planning
- Gynecological Exams
- HIV Testing
- Immunizations
- Obesity Diet Plans
- Pediatric Medical Services
- Physicals for employment and college
- Referrals
- Specialty Clinics
- Wound Care