Homeless Veterans Services - US Department of Veterans Affairs
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
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:
This program is for residents of Village Central or Pine Village. It is for families who want to become more self-sufficient.
Self-sufficiency means:
• The head of household has obtained employment and
• All family members are free of cash assistance for 12 months
or
• 30% of the monthly adjusted income meets or exceeds the fair market rental rate for their current unit.
Our resident services department will help you address some of the major hurdles, such as:
• Finding childcare
• Locating transportation
• Help finding a (better) job
• Going back to school to get more education and training
• Improving your credit
• Overcoming a criminal background
This agency can help families who may be facing eviction. They also help people who are seeking stable housing and have been homeless.
See website for more information.
Gulfcoast Legal Services is a non-profit corporation. They provide free legal aid. You must be income eligible. They can help with many different legal issues.
Services:
This group runs the Manatee Veterans Village. It is a GPD program. The program provides transitional housing and case management services. It also provides clinical treatment. The help is for homeless veterans. There are requirements that must be met to participate. Please call or visit the website or more information.
Email: manateeinfo@voa-fla.org
Program Includes:
Migrant camps in Manatee County receive annual permits. They get quarterly inspections. Complaints are looked into for any health violations. This includes any camps that may not be legal.
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.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
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.
Services Include: