The Cheryl Cates Memorial Foundation assists families and children in need in Monroe County by making grants directly to them and other charitable organizations in order to meet needs that are not otherwise being addressed. Please call 813.786.3345 or visit the website for more information.
Kids Come First in The Florida Keys provides clothing, personal care items, and school supplies to any child in financial need in Monroe County. Please call 305.360.1689 or visit the website for more information.
Womankind provides healthcare and family planning to people of all income levels.
Family planning
Gynecology
Non-emergency convenient care
Chronic illness management
Menopausal support
Call 305.294.4004 or visit the website for more information.
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
Polaris is a nonprofit organization. The group turns knowledge into strategies. They do this to disrupt and prevent human trafficking. They serve victims and survivors through a hotline.
Hidden Helpers program helps military youth who are experiencing physical and emotional issues due to war. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
Available Guides and Resources Include:
Continuum of Care (CoC) is a HUD program that provides resources to providers and groups in order to end homelessness.
MADD helps those who have been affected by a drunk or drugged driving crash. They provide emotional support. As well as a variety of other kinds of assistance. All services are provided at no cost to victims and survivors. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
24 Hour Helpline: 877.623.3435
This group runs the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline. It is staffed by attorneys. They offer advice on various legal issues. The services are for survivors of domestic or dating violence. As well as survivors of stalking or human trafficking. Translation and interpretation services are available free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Domestic Violence Legal Helpline: 850.385.0611
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119 Option 3
EyeCare America’s Senior Program helps seniors aged 65 and older protect their vision. It connects them with local, volunteer eye doctors. They can get a free eye exam and follow-up care for up to one year. Follow-up care is for any condition found during the initial eye exam. Visit the website to learn more.