Help is given to those that meet eligibility criteria. They will pay utilities or rent. The payment is given directly to the utility company or landlord. Please call in advance to make sure funding is available. Contact for more information.

The program assists with electric bills for heating and cooling. Not for deposits or to prevent cancelled service. This benefit is available once every 12 months. Call for more information.

Locations:

Beacon of Hope - Pine Island
5465 Pine Island Road, NW
Pine Island, FL 33922
239.283.5123
Hours: Every other Friday 1:00 p.m.

CCMI - United Way - Cape Coral
1105 Cultural Park Boulevard
Cape Coral, FL 33990
239.332.7687
Hours: Every Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

Charleston Park Community Center
2541 Charleston Park Drive
Alva, FL 33920
239.728.8895
Hours: Every other Tuesday 1:30 p.m.

Edgar P. Mills Multi-Purpose Center
900 NW 31st Avenue
Suite 3100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33311
United States
954.357.5025

Goodwill - Southwest Florida
26820 Old 41 Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
239.357.3601
Hours: Every 3rd Wednesday of each month 1:30 p.m.

This agency participates in the United Way of Northeast Florida’s 211 call center. It provides information and referral services. Specialists are well trained and friendly. The call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Information Provided About:

Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.

Services:

A Woman's Addiction Recovery Effort (AWARE) helps women who are dealing with addiction. They offer several programs to help those in need. Please call 850.579.2314 ext. 121 or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:

Goodwill provides Accessible Housing. If you qualify, you may be able to find housing within one of their apartment complexes. You must meet medical, and/or income, and pass a background check in order to be considered for residency. Please call or visit website for more information.

Therapy is provided through this program. Services are for ages 13-17. The goal of treatment is to promote recovery from substance abuse and mental health disorders.

Therapeutic Highlights

This group has an Adult Rehabilitation Center with a six-month program where people can live. They help men and women with social and emotional problems. They also offer a work therapy program while they are there. Please call or visit website to learn more information.

This program may be able to provide rapid rehousing, prevention, and case management for Veterans.

Veterans call (850) 792-9440 or visit website for more information.

email: veteran@bigbendhc.org

This group works in the city of Cocoa. It provides affordable housing. The services are for low- and moderate- income families. The office is closed on Fridays. Please call or visit the website for more information.