Catholic Charities of Central Florida
This group is a nonprofit. It offers a variety of ministries to help those in need.
Services:
- Culture of Life
- Financial Assistance
- Food Assistance
- Healthcare
- Housing
- Immigrants & Refugees
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Agency for Health Care Administration
The Agency for Health Care Administration helps with the Medicaid program in Florida. They are responsible for the licensure and regulation of hospitals. They provide information and assistance.
Financial Counseling - Money Management International
Money Management International helps consumers identify the cause of their individual financial concerns. They are not a loan company and do not lend out money. Many services are offered for free. Others are at a low cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 866.550.8004
In-person Counseling is by Appointment Only
Women's and Children's Shelter - Salvation Army
The Women's and Children's Shelter has 62 beds. They have a warm and safe environment. The services are for women and their children that are experiencing homelessness. Check in begins at 4:30 PM daily. This continues until the facility is full.
Please call 407.423.8581 extension 204, or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Home Loans - U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs
VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs:
- Adapted Housing Grants
- Cash Out Refinance Loans
- Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)
- Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program
- Purchase Loans
Disability Compensation - US Dept of Veterans Affairs
The VA offers disability compensation. It is a monthly payment that is tax-free. The money goes to veterans who got sick or hurt while they were serving in the military. It is also to veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Benefits Hotline: 800.827.1000
Florida Veterans Support Line: 844.693.5838
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The VA provides services to veterans. They can help you file a claim or find a local resource. They can help with medical care, disability and more. They have special services for homeless Vets. Please call or see the website for more info.
National Veteran Crisis Hotline: 1.800.273.8255
Types of services:
- Caregiver Support
- Disability Compensation
- Educational Assistance
- Employment Services
- Geriatrics and Extended Care
- Home Loans
- Homeless Veterans
- Operations Iraqi/Enduring Freedom
- Pharmacy
- Primary Care
- Research
- Social Work
- Spinal Cord Injury
USAJOBS-U.S. Office of Personnel Management
OPM runs the USAJOBS website, which is the official job site for the U.S. government. It helps people find federal jobs all across the country and even in other parts of the world. Anyone can use it, and making an account is free. Please visit the website for more information.
Lake Wales Care Center
The Lake Wales Care Center is known as LWCC for short. It is a faith-based, community service organization. They work to build bridges between people in need and people with a desire to serve. The group provides a variety of services for those in need.
Services Include: