This agency helps local communities. They help the needy and elderly with home repairs, wheelchair ramps and more. They can offer transportation and appointments. They help with yard work and pick up donations of furniture and appliances. They work together with other churches and organizations in the area.

Services include:

• Building wheelchair ramps
• Household goods
• Minor home repairs
• Transportation to appointments, grocery store
• Yard work

Please call for more information.

Compassionate Outreach Ministries services all of those in need within the community.

Services include:

• Clothing
• Counseling
• Food Pantry
• Household Items
• Prayer

Please call or visit the website for more information.

The VA offers disability compensation. It is a monthly payment that is tax-free. The money goes to veterans who got sick or hurt while they were serving in the military. It is also to veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Benefits Hotline: 800.827.1000

Florida Veterans Support Line: 844.693.5838

This center helps people with disabilities live as independently as they can. They give people the tools to be their own best resource. This is done by offering a wide range of programs and services. Please call 352.378.7474 or go to the website to learn more.

Services & Programs Available:

American Red Cross offers help during and after a disaster. They can help find shelter and other key services. They can help you get in touch with family after a disaster. Their programs and services are open to all. They also provide services for those in the military, veterans, and their families. Please call 904.358.8091 or go to the website to learn more.

Safelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684

This group supports people who have experienced domestic violence. They offer different programs and services to help. You can call or visit their website to learn more and find out where they are located.

Toll-Free Nationwide Helpline: 800.500.1119

Programs & Services:

This is an emergency assistance program. It helps those in danger of being homeless. You have to live in Gainesville or the surrounding counties to qualify. It is for those struggling with finances or those who need help with getting food. They have a food pantry you can go to once a month. They also help people having a hard time paying bills. These could be for rent, mortgages, or utilities. They can also help pay for medicine. Please call 352.372.0294 or visit the website to learn more.