Other Financial ServicesHUD provides a list of information and other resources on their website. It is to help those in Florida experiencing homelessness. It is also for anyone who is close to being homeless. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.225.5342
This is a federal program that lowers the cost of phone and internet service. Low-income households can apply for a monthly discount up to $9.25. Call or visit the website to learn more information.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps people pay their energy costs 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.
GoodDays offers patient assistance and financial resources. You need to meet certain requirements to get help. Call or check out the website to learn more.
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Toll Free: 877.968.7233
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group offers the Pathway to Hope program. It is targeted towards families with children. The program helps families find a path out of poverty. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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NORD offers RareCare. It is a collection of assistance programs for people living with rare diseases. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.999.6673
En Espanol: 844.259.7178
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This group runs the Tallahassee Veterans Village. It offers a GPD program. The program provides transitional housing and supportive services. The help is for homeless veterans. The help will stabilize and prepare them for an independent life. Rent is based on income. There are requirements that must be met to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: TallahasseeInfo@voa-fla.org
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The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
CareerOneStop provides a Veteran and Military Transition Center. They help with employment, training, and financial aid. Please call or visit website to learn more.
