Ozanam Outreach helps individuals and families who are in dire need. They serve those living in the downtown St. Petersburg area. Please note that they DO NOT help with rental payments. However, they will refer clients to other agencies that do. Please call 727.823.2516 for hours.

Types of Assistance:
Clothing
Food Baskets
Furniture

The county offers limited financial assistance. The help is for past-due rent/mortgage and move-in costs. It is also for past due water bills. There are eligibility criteria that must be met to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.

***Applications are no longer being accepted. Check website for updates***

Bonita Springs Assistance Office offers assistance to those in need.

Eligibility Guidelines:

• Recipients must be residents of the Greater Bonita Springs area for minimum 90 days
• Applicant must be 18 years old
• Applicant should be the main caretaker or head of the household
• Income is determined by pay stubs, unemployment eligibility certification letter or most recent income tax. For individuals 65+ years old a proof of Social Security income is required.
• Proof of the emergency (hospital bills, medical statement, lay off statement from employer, unemployment eligibility letter, death certificate, etc.)
• Be able to pay a portion of the bill/payment
• Must attend a Money Management class

Application Process:

• Applicants for financial assistance must fill out and sign an application
• Proof of residency and number of dependents may also be requested at the first visit and thereafter
• Copy of Photo ID
• Provide the supportive information in regards to legal source of income and emergency situation
• Applicants will participate in an interview process to provide information, assess the need, and termine a plan for the future in order to improve their current situation
• Applicants must attend a Financial Wellness class pending approval

Call for more information.

Florida Baptist Children’s Home helps families feel hopeful. They run Swilley Residence, a place where children can live. It can hold up to eight children. For more information, please call or visit their website.
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Services Offered:

• Campus Ministries
• Adoption Services
• Foster Care
• Transition to Independent Living
• Maternity Care Counseling
• Referrals

The Florida Department of Children and Families provides financial assistance to pregnant women in their third trimester and families with dependent children to assist in the payment of rent, utilities and other household expenses. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc. is a group that has choices of shelter. The shelter may be temporary. For families that have special needs, they have permanent places to live with help. Those in need of shelter assistance can call 305-293-0641. Go to
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Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the Homeless provides homeless assistance. Four facilities offer case managed residential services for up to 70 homeless men. They offer a three-phase program to house homeless men up to two years. They hope to enable them to move from the streets to a sober, stable employment and residential situation. Clients must live peaceably in a group setting with other men. These men may or may not be dealing with issues of substance abuse or mental health. Call for more information or go to website.

This law firm provides legal help. The services are for only civil matters. The services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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