Hernando

The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida

The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida is a non-profit agency. They have programs that provide benefits to children, families, and their communities. The group manages many programs across the state. They fund programs in your area. These programs are offered work to improve life outcomes of children. They want to keep families together and make them stronger. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Veterans of Foreign Wars - Department of Florida - Assistance for Veterans & their families

Assistance with:

  • Food and clothing for Veterans and their families
  • Home and auto repairs
  • Insurance
  • Mortgage and rent
  • Utilities

Please call us at the number listed or contact us by email at post8681@flvfw.org for more information.

Other locations for assistance:
1681 East Jefferson Street
Brooksville, Florida
34601-7710
United States
352.796.4449

3435 Shoal Line Road
Hernando Beach, Florida
34607-3440
United States
352.596.9236

14736 Edward R. Noll Drive
Spring Hill, Florida
34609-3851
United States
352.796.0398

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) - FAAST, Inc.

This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

    Services:
    • Device Demonstrations
    • Device Reuse & Reutilization
    • Financial Loans
    • Information & Assistance
    • Public Awareness & Training
    • Short-term Device Loans

Center for Independent Living - Gainesville

The Center for Independent Living is operated by people with disabilities. Their services improve the quality of life for their clients. Their goal is to increase everyone's level of personal independence. Services are provided at no cost. Please see the website for more info.

Services include:

  • ADA Paratransit Screenings - Alachua, Marion & Hernando
  • Employment Services & Solutions
  • Equipment Loan Closet
  • High School/High Tech Program
  • Nursing Home Transition Program
  • Sign Language Interpreting
  • Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
  • Travel Training
  • Wheelchair Ramps