This group offers a range of services to those in need within the community. Their goal is to fight poverty. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Services and programs include:
Community Action Agencies were founded on the idea that local citizens are the best equipped to address problems in their communities. Community Action gives previously powerless people the means to work toward their own social development. Community Action Agencies help people to help themselves in becoming independent.
This agency runs the Interface Youth Program. It offers children 10-17 short-term housing. The program also provides food, clothing, and a variety of personal support. The children are expected to attend school while in the program. If they do not then they are required to take part in a life skills program. There is no charge for the services. There are qualifications to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Program Includes:
Non-emergency medical and senior transportation. Call or visit our website for more info.
Arbor House provides affordable housing in a communal setting. The housing is for working mothers with children. Time spent at Arbor House allows mothers to pursue education and skills. There are 15 private rooms. Residents share bathroom, kitchen and living room areas. Please call or visit the website for more information.
St. Francis House was created in 1980. The objective was to provide needed necessities. To help both the impoverished and hungry in the community. St. Francis House is working to end homelessness and hunger in their community. The mission of the group is to empower families with children. Empower them to achieve permanent and stable self-sufficiency. They do this by providing case management. They also provide nutritious meals and educational, health, and career resources. All services provided are in a safe and secure environment. Please call or visit the website for more information.
ACORN provides low-cost oral healthcare services to help those in the North Central Florida area. There is a sliding scale for payment. They also take Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Children's Medical Services provides care for children with special health care needs and their families. The range of care includes medical, therapeutic and supportive services. The ages covered are birth through 21. Please call
or see website for more info.
Healthy Families is an at-home program created to help pregnant women, newborns, and families. Services must begin either before the birth or by the baby's third month. Services to the family may be offered for up to 5 years. Please call for more info.
This animal shelter offers a thrift store. You can find household items and clothing at low cost. They also have pet supplies such as collars, leashes and more. Please see the website for more information.
Items found at the thrift store include: