Housing ServicesHOPWA stands for The Housing Opportunity for Persons with HIV/AIDS. It helps clients in need of help with housing. They can help find new housing or to stay in current housing. Need for this service is high, so it can take some time to get help.
Please call 407.843.1760 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Programs Available:
The Central Florida Urban League has counseling for home buyers. It gives clients one-on-one sessions that help them to meet their housing goals. The services include information and advice. They can help in areas such as pre and post-purchase counseling and mortgage default counseling. Clients can learn about financial management and other forms of housing assistance.
Goldenrule helps low-income families become first-time homeowners. They have resources to help families and individuals in any way that they can. They can help with the down-payment, loan qualifying, finding an affordable existing home, and more.
You can qualify even if you have had a bankruptcy or owned a home before.
Please see the website for more information.
This agency works to prevent and reduce homelessness in Central Florida. They help individuals and families become self-sufficient through Housing, Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE. They give families the tools they need to get them through their crisis. They offer case management and financial help. They get access to resources and educational programs. HOPE also networks with other agencies to find other needed services.
Please see the website for more details.
This agency gives housing help to residents. Check the Seminole County Community Services Website for updates and application forms.
Short term aid is available to clients for rent, mortgage, and utilities. A household must have a financial hardship.
State funds through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation are given to help very low, low, and moderate income homeowners and renters. S.H.I.P funds give purchase help for future homeowners.
This program provides rental help for people to have decent, safe and clean housing.
People applying for financial help can attend an info session on Mondays or Wednesdays.
They do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law.
Please see the website for more details.
This agency provides housing for low-income families in the Seminole County area. Please see the website for details.
The Men's Pavilion is a drop-in shelter that can house up to 375 men. It is the largest drop-in shelter for homeless men in Central Florida. Men who stay here can get a warm meal, showers, and a place to sleep for the night.
The Coalition is constructing a new Men's Service Center on its main campus. This 2-story shelter will replace the current Men's Pavilion. The Coalition plans to offer supportive services for up to 250 men in the new facility. It will raise the level of assistance for specialized populations, such as the physically disabled, military veterans, and First Steps Substance Abuse Recovery Program clients.
Please see the website for more details.
Men living on the streets in need of safe shelter are welcomed to the Men's Shelter for seven free nights. After this time a $6 dormitory fee is requested. The 70-bed dormitory for emergency guests is occupied each night on a first-come, first-served basis to anyone not under the influence of a controlled substance. Each guest receives nutritious meals, clean clothing, hot showers, safe shelter and more.
In addition, the Mission hosts four Banquets a year and gives out hygiene, clothing and other items.
Men's Division: 407.423.3596, Ext. 2102
This shelter has over 115 beds. The services are for men who are dealing with homelessness.
Please call 407.423.8581 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Rescue Outreach Mission provides a safe, supportive and healing environment in which homeless people get the help they need to return to self sufficiency. Opportunities of Hope has a shelter for men. They can get three meals a day and access to the clothes closet. Mental health counseling and AA meetings are available if needed. Clients can get help with employment.
Please see the website for more details.