Daily Needs ServicesThe Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. Healthy Start helps families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to 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
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This program provides housing. It also provides supportive services. The help is for chronically homeless individuals. They have a mental illness or a substance abuse disorder. The program will help stabilize participants. It will also prepare them for a life of independence. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: lakecityinfo@voa-fla.org
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The lifeline assistance program provides free cell phone service to low-income customers. Those who qualify also receive a free phone. There is a limit of one account per household. Other terms may apply. Visit the website to learn more.
This group offers refugee and resettlement services to those in need. They help refugees find resources to help them settle in their new home. The help can be from LSF or with another provider. A case manager will help you from start to finish. Please call 813.875.1408 or go to the website to learn more.
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This group helps refugees adapt to their new homes. They help them gain financial security and make social adjustments. Please call 850.487.1111 or go to the website to learn more.
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HUD provides a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. They also have a search for subsidized rental housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group runs the Senior Grocery Program. It helps feed low-income seniors in the community. All seniors aged 60 and up qualify. Enrollment in the program takes place at a distribution center. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group offers SNAP Assistance. An outreach coordinator can help determine if a client is eligible for the program. You will need to make an appointment. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
