Bartow Community Service Center
The Bartow Community Service Center is a nonprofit. It is a faith-based group. The group works to meet the needs of individuals and families in the community.
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Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides a range of services and programs to children in need. Services are for youth ages 8 through 18 years of age. Trained staff is available to offer security and guidance. Counseling services are available for children, and their parents.
Services include:
- Community Based Services
- Harmony in the Streets
- Residential Care Services
- Summer Camp
Thrift Store - Frostproof Care Center
Frostproof Care Center provides a thrift store. The store offers clothing, furniture, books, and more at low, affordable prices. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Frostproof Care Center, Inc
Frostproof Care Center is a nonprofit. This group offers a range of social services. They help children, families, and seniors in need. The group works mainly in the southeastern corner of the county.
Food Pantry - The Mission of Winter Haven
This group runs a food pantry. Clients must register to use the pantry. They can “shop” for themselves. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Mission of Winter Haven
The Mission of Winter Haven is a nonprofit. It is a faith-based organization. They offer hope and supportive services.
Services Include:
- Basic Needs
- Community Feedings
- Food Pantry
- Homeless Services
- Showers
- Soup Kitchen
Basic Needs for Short-Term Crisis - Lake Wales Care Center
This group offers a family services program for basic needs. The help available is on a limited basis. Services are for those in the community that are facing unexpected financial situations. The group does this through a CARE plan. This can include volunteer hours, pay back agreements, home visits, and classes for life skills. Please call 863.676.6678 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Salvation Army - Lakeland
The Salvation Army is a faith-based group. It helps those in need within the community.
How they help:
- Combat Addiction
- Fight Human Trafficking
- Help Disaster Survivors
- Overcome Poverty
- Provide Shelter
Family Life Center - Lighthouse Ministries
This group runs a family life center. They offer a preschool program for children of residents. Outside children can enroll on a space available basis. There is a fee for these children. They also run a kidcare afterschool program. It is for older children. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Afterschool Program Offers:
- Counseling
- Crafts
- Homework Help
- Peer Interaction
- Tech Skills
- Tutoring
Hope Centers - Lighthouse Ministries
This group has hope centers. They are located inside each of their thrift stores. The centers provide help for those in need. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Services May Include:
- Case Management
- Children's Toys
- Clothing
- Food
- Furniture
- Household Items
- Prayer & Spiritual Support
- Referral Services