This agency offers a section 8 program. It is called the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The program is a federal rent subsidy. It helps low-income households with monthly rental payments. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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This group has a Community Kitchen. It provides a meal every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. . The meal is for families or individuals that might need encouragement. Guests are encouraged to attend prayer and scripture reading after the meal. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group can help with home repairs. Volunteers can help with a variety of projects. The help is for when homeowners are not able to do the projects on their own. This can be due to inabilities that are physical or financial. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group operates a free clinic. It provides charitable health care. The available services are for those with no insurance. The services are also for those that meet the income eligibility requirements. There is no charge for patients. Patients must reside in Polk County. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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This group offers a series of classes on life skills. These classes help individuals meet the challenges of everyday life. The classes are held weekly. They are open to the public. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Class Subjects:

• Employability
• Finance
• Health
• Relationships

This group offers refugee services. They help refugees from around the world. There is a variety of assistance available.

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This group offers programs to help people with work and career goals. They provide services like job training, career coaching, and skill-building. There are different programs to meet different needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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This agency offers elder and disabled services. These are to help disabled and older adults. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services & Programs Include:

• Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative
• Community Care for the Elderly
• CHATS
• Egret Housing
• Home Care for the Elderly
• Homemaker/Companionship
• Myrtle Oaks
• Older Adults Support Team
• Prevention

This agency helps children and families. They work to make Florida families stronger by keeping children safe from abuse and neglect. They have many different programs and services. Some services may need a referral.

Please call 727.419.1800 or visit their website to learn more.

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