Seminole

Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County

This agency is part of Habitat for Humanity International. It is a non-profit, Christian housing ministry based in Americus, Georgia. It seeks to get rid of poverty housing and homelessness and provide decent shelter to all. Since 1991, Habitat Seminole has worked to provide simple, decent, and affordable homes in Seminole County. They have a thrift store (ReStore) of household items and building supplies. Proceeds from the sale of items go back to Habitat to help build more houses. They also take donations of old cars and RVs.

Please see the website for more details.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida

Catholic Charities of Central Florida has services for those in need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services include:
Senior Wellness
Agape Mission Markets Food Distribution
Behavioral Health
Medical and Dental Clinics
Family Stability Program
Resurrection Property Management
Housing Counseling
Supportive Housing
Assisted Living Facility
Pastoral Care
Comprehensive Refugee Services
Immigration Legal Services

Homeless Youth - Covenant House Florida

Covenant House Florida provides a safe haven 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for runaway and homeless teens under 21. They also serve teen parents and their babies. Youth show up at the shelter’s doorstep sometimes with only the clothes on their back. They may be bruised and hurt emotionally and/or physically.

Covenant House’s caring staff provides their guests with nourishing meals, clean clothes and a safe place to sleep. Guests are offered a list of services – from health care and counseling to education and job readiness assistance. This helps them either to become reunited with their families or have the skills necessary to live independently.

Locations

733 Breakers Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Covenant House Florida

Covenant House Florida reaches hundreds of kids via street outreach, crisis shelters, transitional housing projects, and aftercare. This is one of the largest private agencies serving runaway and homeless youth in the state of Florida. Services are available 24/7. Teens can get safe shelter and meals. They can get health services and counseling. Someone is always here to help.

Men's Shelter - Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

The Men's Pavilion is a drop-in shelter that can house up to 375 men. It is the largest drop-in shelter for homeless men in Central Florida. Men who stay here can get a warm meal, showers, and a place to sleep for the night.

The Coalition is constructing a new Men's Service Center on its main campus. This 2-story shelter will replace the current Men's Pavilion. The Coalition plans to offer supportive services for up to 250 men in the new facility. It will raise the level of assistance for specialized populations, such as the physically disabled, military veterans, and First Steps Substance Abuse Recovery Program clients.

Please see the website for more details.

Women/Children and Family Shelter - Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

The Center for Women and Families is a 240-bed shelter at the Coalition’s main campus. They serve single women, single women with children, single men with children, and intact families.

All who live in the Center are case managed. Case managers work with each client to establish a budget, along with a detailed self-sufficiency plan. This provides a link to services available at the Coalition. This includes LifeStrides, an education program through Orange County Public Schools.

Please see the website for more details.

Camp Boggy Creek

Camp Boggy Creek is a year-round camp for children with serious illnesses. They are given the chance to have fun at camp. Camp Boggy Creek also offers retreat weekends for the whole family. There is no charge to families. Please call 352.483.4200 or go to the website to learn more.

Toll Free Number: 866.462.6449

Food Pantry - Christian Sharing Center

We serve all of Seminole County from two food pantries. One is in Longwood and the other is in Sanford. Food is given free to those in need. We partner with U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and Second Harvest Food Bank to ensure a well-balanced grocery cart.

The Sanford office serves Sanford, Geneva or Lake Monroe. This location is at 515 E. 25th Street.

The Longwood site covers Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Chuluota, Fern Park, Lake Mary, Longwood, Maitland, Oviedo, Winter Park, or Winter Springs. This location is in the Fairmont Plaza.

Please see the website for more details and hours.

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