Easterseals Florida, Inc.
This agency helps those with special needs and their families. There are many programs to help people with disabilities. These programs help them address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
Services include:
Seminole
Seminole
Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc.
This group is known as FTRI for short. It is a statewide, nonprofit organization. They run a distribution program for specialized telecommunication equipment. This equipment is for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Those who are deaf/blind or speech disabled are also eligible. This group is also responsible for education and the promotion of the Florida Relay Service. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Social Services - Salvation Army of Sanford
The Salvation Army helps the needy with utility bills and rent. Also available are baby items (diapers, etc.), hygiene supplies, bedding and bath items, and paper goods. Please call for an appointment if you need financial help.
HOPE Community Thrift Store - Hope Helps, Inc.
This thrift store helps people in many ways. If there is a family in crisis, they can provide them with everything to make their situation bearable. If they are homeless, once they are able to help them attain housing, HOPE can provide them with basic needs. A portion of the sales enables them to help families with aid such as: rent, utilities and car repairs.
Many agencies in the Central Florida area refer their families to HOPE. They need items such as clothing, shoes, household items, school supplies, furniture, bedding, infant items and more.
HOPE Community Thrift Store Hours
Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm
Food Pantry - Hope Helps, Inc.
This pantry provides nonperishable food, produce, meat and fresh bread, 3-days per week, all at no charge, and has implemented a summer lunch program for the disadvantaged children of the community.
Please see the website for more details.
Food Pantry Hours
Tues/Thurs 9am-2pm
Wed/Sat 9am-12pm
Hope Helps, Inc.
Hope Help's mission is to prevent and reduce homelessness in Central Florida. They help individuals and families to become self-sufficient through Housing, Outreach, Prevention, and Education.
Services include a food pantry and thrift store. They also have a resource center that helps with referrals and social services. Volunteers offer training courses on specific subjects. All of these services can be found at the Village of HOPE.
Please see the website for more details.
Pet Owner Assistance - Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society has a list on their website of national organizations that provide financial help to pet owners in need. A state by state list of other helpful organizations is also provided. Pet food and helping with spay/neuter needs are among areas of help for pet owners. There are also suggestions on what to do if your pet needs emergency care and you cannot afford a veterinarian.
Please see the website for more details.
Central Chapter American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
This is a volunteer chapter of the ACLU of Florida. They can help if your civil rights have been violated. Please keep in mind that they do not provide legal services. They do not do in-person interviews. They do not accept walk-ins. Please go to the website to learn more or to file a complaint.
Humane Society of the United States
Established in 1954, The Humane Society of the United States seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals—a world that will also benefit people.
They have advice on how to care for your pet. They also have a list of organizations that can help pet owners in need.
Please see the website for more details.