This program may be able to help low income residents with low rent public housing. This program is income based.

Call or visit website for more information

This group helps people who have diseases of the eye that can cause blindness. They work specifically with issues that deal with the retina. The group connects people with resources that can help those who are living with vision loss. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Jacksonville Chapter Contact and Email:
Cassandra Fridovich
cfridovich@fightingblindness.org

Resources Include:

LIHEAP helps those in need with their power bills. It is a one-time payment that is made directly to the power company. Households interested in applying should contact the Mid Florida Community Services office in their county for an appointment.

There are also funds for Crisis Energy Assistance. It helps households that have received a final notice or disconnection of services.

Please see the website for all services. Click on Our Programs/Energy Assistance.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps people when they have an unpaid energy bill. The program works to help low-income families. For the first half of the month, LIHEAP gives priority to single mothers, those aged 60 or older, the disabled, and children under five years of age. All other clients are served the second half of the month. They can help every six months, once in the winter and once in the summer. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic is called LITC for short. It helps low-income individuals in disputes with the IRS. These disputes are for amounts up to $50,000. It can also help taxpayers respond to IRS notices. As well as correct account problems. Attorneys provide a wide range of services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Daystar Life Center provides internet access and a phone for people to use. They also let clients use their address to safely receive mail. This is helpful for people who are homeless, staying in temporary housing, or worried about their mail being stolen. Call 727.825.0442 for more information.

Martha’s House, Inc. is a non-profit agency serving victims of domestic and sexual violence, and other violent crimes.

They provide:

• Child Victim Advocacy
• Community Education and Prevention
• Community Outreach
• Counseling
• Emergency Shelter
• Legal Advocacy
• Survivor Support Groups
• Victim Advocacy

Call for more information.