This agency is known as HUD for short. HUD handles national housing issues. HUD also enforces fair housing laws. HUD decides who qualifies for help based on their income. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The United States District Attorney's office has services for people who have been a victim and/or a witness to a federal crime. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free:866.416.2071
Services Provided to Crime Victims & Witnesses Include:
Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.
Florida Virtual School provides an online public school. Courses are accredited for grades K-12. Free to Florida students.
This group offers the Road to Recovery program. It provides patients transportation to and from cancer related medical appointments. Transportation is for those who don’t have a ride. It is also for those who are unable to drive themselves. There are other requirements that must be met for the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
For Appointments Call: 800.227.2345
CareerOneStop provides a Veteran and Military Transition Center. They help with employment, training, and financial aid. Please call or visit website to learn more.
This group helps people who have diseases of the eye that can cause blindness specifically the retina. They connect people with different resources that can help living with vision loss. There are chapters all over the United States. Please call or visit the website for chapter locations and more information.
Jacksonville Chapter Contact and Email:
Cassandra Fridovich
cfridovich@fightingblindness.org
Volunteers of America Florida is a nonprofit group that helps those in need to rebuild their lives. Their work aids homeless veterans, families, and the elderly. They also assist people who are living with mental illnesses and disabilities. VOAF can help you to get housing and healthcare. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The American Bar Association is called ABA for short. It is the largest voluntary professional association in the world. It provides law school accreditation and continuing legal education. As well as information about the law. And programs to help lawyers and judges in their work. The group also works on initiatives to improve the legal system for the public. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.285.2221