Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Locate resources through HUD's Florida website to help you buy and maintain your home. You can find HUD homes for sale as well as utility bill assistance. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This agency is known as HUD for short. HUD handles national housing issues. HUD also enforces fair housing laws. HUD decides who qualifies for help based on their income. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group is a nonprofit. Its mission is to change how the world sees and understands disabilities. They achieve this by making profound and positive impacts on people's lives every day.
Areas of Support:
The US District Attorney's office has services to help people who have been a victim and/or a witness to a federal crime. They can also offer referrals. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free:866.416.2071
Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.
Florida Virtual School provides an online public school. Courses are accredited for grades K-12. Free to Florida students.
This group offers the Road to Recovery program. It provides patients transportation to and from cancer related medical appointments. Transportation is for those who don’t have a ride. It is also for those who are unable to drive themselves. There are other requirements that must be met for the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
For Appointments Call: 800.227.2345
This group has a Veteran and Military Transition Center. They help veterans and service members find jobs, get training, and apply for financial aid. Please call them or visit their website to learn more.
This group helps people who have diseases of the eye that can cause blindness. They work specifically with issues that deal with the retina. The group connects people with resources that can help those who are living with vision loss. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Jacksonville Chapter Contact and Email:
Cassandra Fridovich
cfridovich@fightingblindness.org
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Volunteers of America Florida is a nonprofit group that helps those in need to rebuild their lives. Their work aids homeless veterans, families, and the elderly. They also assist people who are living with mental illnesses and disabilities. VOAF can help you to get housing and healthcare. Please call or visit the website to learn more.