Lee

Financial Assistance- Bonita Springs Assistance Office

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

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Beacon of H.O.P.E.

Programs provide by Beacon:

  • AARP – Jobs for low income seniors
  • ACCESS Point –Medicaid, Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, Unemployment
  • Elder Care – Rent, utilities, prescriptions for the elderly
  • Food and gas cards
  • LIHEAP – Lee County Human Resources – outreach site for energy payment to low income households
  • Meals On Wheels
  • Medical assistance
  • Medical equipment
  • Personal counseling
  • Prescription drug assistance
  • Quit now – a stop smoking program
  • SAS – Students Achieving Success
  • ASP -After School Program
    GED- Helping people achieve a GED with the Literacy Volunteers of Lee County
    PITS – Pine Island Teens Succeeding
    ESL – English as a Second Language

  • Transportation
  • Vocational Rehab