Housing ServicesThis is a faith-based group that helps people in crisis. The help is free. Help is available for people in the big bend area. Please call 850.224.ECHO or visit the website.
Programs & Services Include:
This group runs the HOPE shelter. It is an emergency shelter for families while they are looking for permanent housing. The shelter has three dorms. During a family’s stay they are provided a bed, shelter, and meals. They also provide shelter and help for veterans. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers the Getting Ahead in the Workplace program. The four-month long program includes fifteen sessions. The sessions teaches people the skills they need to feel better at home and in the workplace. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group helps those living with HIV/AIDS. They offer a variety of assistance to meet the needs of clients. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.
Programs:
See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.
Please call for more information.
HUD 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
VA has several programs for veterans who are homeless. Call or visit the website to learn more information.
National VA Homeless Hotline: 877.424.3838
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Locate resources through HUD's Florida website to help you buy and maintain your home. You can find HUD homes for sale as well as utility bill assistance. Please call or visit 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
Programs Available:
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps people 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. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.