Good Samaritan Network
Good Samaritan Network provides a range of programs and services to those in need. Many of these programs and services help with food, shelter, and clothing.
- Community Outreach
- Chelsea House
- Inn for Men
- Transformation Program
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Financial Assistance Program - Susan G. Komen
The Susan G. Komen foundation gives money and support to people who qualify. Payment amounts are based on the current stage of cancer. You can use the money for things like rent, bills, food, and taking care of kids or older family members. To find out more, you can call, visit their website , or even send an email to get help.
Email: helpline@komen.org
Susan G. Komen Florida
The Susan G. Komen Foundation is a breast cancer organization. It focuses on patient navigation and advocacy. It also provides resources for breast cancer patients. The group also funds research into the causes of and treatment of breast cancer. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Emergency Shelter for Families - Family Promise of the Big Bend
This group runs the HOPE shelter. It is an emergency shelter for families while they are looking for permanent housing. The shelter has three dorms. During a family’s stay they are provided a bed, shelter, and meals. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Operation Homefront-Critical Financial Assistance
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
Housing - Operation Homefront
This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org
Programs Available:
Florida Law Help-Florida Legal Services
This office offers a variety of legal services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Projects/Services:
- Children's Advocacy
- Connecting Kids to Coverage
- Domestic Violence Hotline
- Economic Opportunity
- Eviction Prevention
- Fair and Affordable Housing
- Florida Institutional Legal Services Project
- Immigrant & Migrant Rights Project
Florida Legal Services, Inc
This group is a nonprofit, law office. They are a leader in advancing economic, social, and racial justice. They also advocate for the poor and vulnerable.
Family Empowerment Scholarship Program - Florida Department of Education
This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.
Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections
This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.
Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)