The Marion County Hospital District has partnered with Marion County Public Schools to offer free services at Howard Academy located at 306 NW 7 Ave. Building 3, Ocala, FL 34475. The Community Home Project assists families with employment, educational tutoring and continuing education, healthcare navigation and dental clinics, fitness and nutrition classes (diabetes education, grocery orders) and much more.
On-site Career Coach to help with:
• Job applications
• Employability skills classes• Resume writing• Interviewing
• Job fairs

24 hour support 352-255-6985

This group offers community engagement services. These include regular outreach. The outreach is done at various places. The places are where the homeless community is known to visit often. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Diversion Pilot Project
• Meal Mobile
• PATH Program
• SOAR Program

This group offers a Reentry Program. This program is for those transitioning back into society after being released from incarceration. It acts as a second chance for clients. The variety of services available lets them focus on improving their lives. Only those involved with the Palm Beach Justice system can use the services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group runs Café Joshua. It is an employment and training program. The program provides job training and employment services. The help is for at-risk job seekers. It helps prepare clients for entry-level employment. The jobs can be in food service or administrative clerical positions. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group runs the Village of Valor. It offers safe and affordable housing for veterans and their families. The community has many amenities. These enhance the lives of residents. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Email: info@villageofvalor.org

This group offers the Forward March program. It works to address the needs of veterans looking for employment at a livable wage. There are a variety of services available. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Provided Include:

• Classroom training
• Job preparation
• Job search activities
• Life skills and vocational training
• On-the-job training
• Placement services

This group offers the At Ease program. It works to provide solutions to families for permanent or temporary housing. It also provides outreach and case management services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Educational Assistance
• Financial assistance
• Healthcare
• Housing
• Income support
• Transportation assistance
• Vocational assistance

This group runs the First Stop Veteran’s Resource Center. The center serves as the hub for veterans’ services in the county. It conducts outreach, engagement, and referral activities. The help is for veterans and military personnel. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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