This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four of their offices. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Services Include:
Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food
Homeownership can be a challenge to handle on your own. UF/IFAS will help guide you through the process of buying and keeping up with a home. They offer resources and local classes to help ease the homeowning process. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Topics and classes include:
The Shelter has a Rapid Rehousing program. It helps victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. The program provides necessary services. These services help victims transition from homelessness to permanent housing. As well as reach self-sufficiency. The program can last between 3 and 6 months. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 239.775.1101
The Emergency Financial Assistance Program provides one-time assistance with rent, mortgage, and/or utility assistance of up to $1,750. For more information, visit www.alachuacounty.us/depts/css/socialservices/pages/services.aspx or call the number below.
The JTEP is available for Public Housing residents and Housing Choice Vouchers participants. It empowers residents to build their own wealth and provide them with economic opportunities. To learn more, visit https://gainesvillehousingauthority.org/jtep or call the number below.
Disability Rights Florida provides free legal advocacy and rights protection to people with disabilities. Their attorneys provide aid in some of the following areas:
Visit the website below or call the following numbers for more information:
Contact us to apply for rental subsidies and manage affordable Public Housing units for low income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities throughout Alachua County, Florida.
This group provides assistance with mortgage, rent, and utilities. They may also help with home furnishings and household items. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Lake Wales Care Center provides Transitional Housing. This program helps individuals and families in need. All facilities have a playground area for children. There is a free laundry facility on site. They also have free WiFi. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services include:
SHIP is a program to help homeowners with their houses. They can help with emergency repairs, rehabilitation, down payment and closing cost assistance. Please call or visit the website for more information.
