Financial ServicesThe Charlotte County Homeless Coalition is a food distribution site.
Please call or visit the website for more information.
Interfaith Charities of South Lee provides Financial Assistance. Monthly funds are available to help those who have fallen behind on their electric or water bill. You must have a past due bill in your name anda photo ID. Call for more information.
A Gift For Teaching has a FREE store for eligible teachers to shop for supplies to be given to children in need in their classrooms. Call for more info.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program provides tax assistance to seniors. They are free all year to answer your tax questions. Please call 850.583.4606 or visit the website to learn more.
This group helps disabled people get services that follow the ADA. The ADA is a law. ADA means Americans with Disabilities Act.
Advocacy means to help or to speak up for another person. You can learn how to advocate (or speak up for yourself) and be independent.
•Provided for free: Loan out wheelchairs, shower chairs, walkers with wheels, computer equipment and other medical equipment.
For more information please call or go to the website.
The program is under the Department of Health. It is for Floridians who have HIV/AIDS and need helping paying for health insurance. Low-income and those without work may be eligible. Please call 850.429.7551 or visit website for more information.
The Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center offers a program to help anyone who is a victim or survivor of violence. Victims do NOT have to report to law enforcement to receive services. All services are free and private.
Services Include:
Please contact for more information.
The Emergency Financial Assistance Program provides one-time assistance with rent, mortgage, and/or utility assistance of up to $1,750. For more information, visit www.alachuacounty.us/depts/css/socialservices/pages/services.aspx or call the number below.
Alachua County Veteran Services provides professional assistance and advocacy to the Veterans of Alachua County, their eligible dependents and survivors in securing all entitled/eligible Veterans' benefits earned through honorable military service. Call or visit the website to learn more.
HUD can help you avoid foreclosure. They have several programs. They can assist with finding help, avoiding scams, and knowing the law. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.225.5342 (Federal Housing Administration Resource Center)
Free Foreclosure Prevention Counseling: 888.995.4673
