This group provides civil legal help. Clients must be a resident of the service area. The services are free. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.

Legal Services Offered:

They offer housing for seniors 62 years or older. Must be able to live independently. Do not need a disability to qualify. Call for more information.

Provides affordable housing to those in need. All applicants must meet medical and income requirements. Call for more information.

Limited funds are available to help people pay their utilities. Call 352.372.8646 or visit the website.

This program offers affordable rental housing. The housing is decent, safe, and sanitary. It comes in all shapes and sizes. The help is for eligible families and individuals. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Bonita Springs Assistance Office offers assistance to those in need.

Eligibility Guidelines:

• Recipients must be residents of the Greater Bonita Springs area for minimum 90 days
• Applicant must be 18 years old
• Applicant should be the main caretaker or head of the household
• Income is determined by pay stubs, unemployment eligibility certification letter or most recent income tax. For individuals 65+ years old a proof of Social Security income is required.
• Proof of the emergency (hospital bills, medical statement, lay off statement from employer, unemployment eligibility letter, death certificate, etc.)
• Be able to pay a portion of the bill/payment
• Must attend a Money Management class

Application Process:

• Applicants for financial assistance must fill out and sign an application
• Proof of residency and number of dependents may also be requested at the first visit and thereafter
• Copy of Photo ID
• Provide the supportive information in regards to legal source of income and emergency situation
• Applicants will participate in an interview process to provide information, assess the need, and termine a plan for the future in order to improve their current situation
• Applicants must attend a Financial Wellness class pending approval

Call for more information.

This group runs the Justin’s Place Recovery Program. The program lasts 12 months. It works to combat drug and alcohol abuse. The program is for men and women. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Email: intake@stmatthewshouse.org

The program helps with repairs to homes.
Live within the municipal boundaries of the City of Fort Myers.
Be a U.S. citizen or resident

Repairs can include:

• Doors
• Electrical wiring
• Handicap accessibility
• Plumbing
• Roofing
• Windows

Calll for more information or visit website.

These houses are made available to low income first time home buyers. Assistance buying forclosed homes, rehab homes, and new construction. Call for more information.

This program assists with purchasing a home. Funds are to be used towards down payment and/or closing costs. You must meet income qualifications. Call for more information.