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.

Can help make repairs to your home if you are low-income and live in Unincorporated Lee County. If you and your property qualify, you may be able to receive assistance to make necessary repairs to your home. Below is a list of some eligible repairs:

• Door repair/replacement
• Electrical
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Plumbing
• Roof repair/replacement
• Septic repair/replacement
• Termite treatment
• Well repair/replacement
• Window repair/replacement

Priority is given to elderly and/or disabled homeowners. Call for more information.

Call for more information, or visit their website.

Program helps people with AIDS from becoming homeless. Assist to get stable housing and financial assistance.

• Mortgage
• Rent
• Transitional housing
• Utilities

Call for more information.

The Care to Share Program helps with utility payment. The maximum benefit is $350. You must be able to document loss of income. You must be screened for eligibility by one of the counselors. Call for more information.

Harry Chapin Food Bank serves Southwest Florida counties by offering a food bank. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Please call or visit website for more information.

Help is given to those that meet eligibility criteria. They will pay utilities or rent. The payment is given directly to the utility company or landlord. Please call in advance to make sure funding is available. Contact for more information.

The program assists with electric bills for heating and cooling. Not for deposits or to prevent cancelled service. This benefit is available once every 12 months. Call for more information.

Locations:

Beacon of Hope - Pine Island
5465 Pine Island Road, NW
Pine Island, FL 33922
239.283.5123
Hours: Every other Friday 1:00 p.m.

CCMI - United Way - Cape Coral
1105 Cultural Park Boulevard
Cape Coral, FL 33990
239.332.7687
Hours: Every Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

Charleston Park Community Center
2541 Charleston Park Drive
Alva, FL 33920
239.728.8895
Hours: Every other Tuesday 1:30 p.m.

Edgar P. Mills Multi-Purpose Center
900 NW 31st Avenue
Suite 3100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33311
United States
954.357.5025

Goodwill - Southwest Florida
26820 Old 41 Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
239.357.3601
Hours: Every 3rd Wednesday of each month 1:30 p.m.

Salvation Army provides Thrift Stores to those in need. Gently used items are offered at reduced prices. Please call or visit website for more information.
Locations:
Fort Myers
15418 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908
239.267.9652
Hours: Monday through Saturday, from 10 AM to 6 PM