Housing ServicesArea churches join together to provide temporary shelter to homeless families. They stay for one to two weeks at a time and then move on to another place of worship. While doing this, they meet with social workers and other people who will help them along the path of self sufficiency. Please see the website for more information.
The law firm provides free legal help to eligible clients. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Service Areas:
Toll Free:1.866.256.8091
The JTEP is available for Public Housing residents and Housing Choice Vouchers participants. It empowers residents to build their own wealth and provide them with economic opportunities. To learn more, visit https://gainesvillehousingauthority.org/jtep or call the number below.
GCM provides help to those who have fallen on hard times and have gotten behind in their utility bills. Due to limited funding they can only offer this service to a client one time. You must call on Mondays only and make an appointment. On message machine leave your Name, Phone Number, and Last Four Digits of SS#. Please see the website for more information.
VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.
Programs:
See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.
Please call for more information.
HUD provides a list of information and other resources on their website. It is to help those in Florida experiencing homelessness. It is also for anyone who is close to being homeless. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.225.5342
VA has several programs for veterans who are homeless. Call or visit the website to learn more information.
National VA Homeless Hotline: 877.424.3838
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Locate resources through HUD's Florida website to help you buy and maintain your home. You can find HUD homes for sale as well as utility bill assistance. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org
Programs Available:
This group provides free civil legal help. Clients must live in the service area. Please call 904.356.8371 or go to the website to learn more.
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