The Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies, Inc. helps victims of violent crimes. They assist victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. The group works to create safety in the community. The Center helps survivors. They promote healthy relationships. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This nonprofit is a community-based care agency. It provides a variety of services. These are to help children and families realize their fullest potential. This is done by stopping the cycle of abuse in the home and community.

Programs:

The Harry Chapin Food Bank is a hunger-relief nonprofit. They belong to the group Feeding America. They work to end hunger and make sure that no one in the community goes hungry. Call or visit the website

Non-emergency medical and senior transportation. Call or visit our 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.

Florida Area Health Centers are known as AHEC for short. It is a statewide system for healthcare professionals.

Services Include:

• Big Bend Rural Health Network
• Covering Florida - Health Insurance Enrollment
• Health Professions Student Training
• Program to Quit Smoking

The Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization. They are a Christian based group that is dedicated to getting rid of substandard housing. They do this through construction and rehabilitation of homes. They also offer training and access to resources. These help families to improve their shelter conditions. Please call or visit the website for more information.