Pinellas

People That Love

This ministry has a number of services for those in need. Their soup kitchen is open Monday through Saturday. There is a food pantry and help for utility bills. Men may stay at the emergency shelter for up to 30 days. Church services and Bible studies take place, also. Please see the website for more information.

Hours: Mon-Fri - 10:45am - 2:20pm

Services Include:

  • Cribs for First Time Moms
  • Emergency Men's Shelter
  • Financial Assistance with Utility Bills
  • Food Pantry
  • Half Way House
  • Marriage Made In Heaven
  • Rummage Table
  • Soup Kitchen

Pinellas County Urban League

The Urban League is a historic civil rights organization. It is dedicated to raising the standard of living in underserved urban communities. They have programs for youth that help them realize their full potential and stay in school. They offer housing and utility services to homeowners. They have educational services. Adults can get their GED and more. Please see the website for more information.

Night Shelter - St. Vincent de Paul

The Night Shelter is an “in at night/out by morning” shelter for homeless men and women. Staff begins admitting new clients at 8:45pm. Returning clients sign in at 9pm. Clients can sleep in the Shelter for up to 21 consecutive nights, after which they must make room for new arrivals. After 14 nights “out,” they have to be re-admitted if no permanent lodging found. Please call 727.823.2516 for more information.

Center of Hope Transitional Housing - St. Vincent de Paul

The Center of Hope is a program that provides housing for low-income and homeless people. The program is for those trying to attain self-sufficiency and permanent housing. Clients meet with a case manager who helps them create a personalized plan of action. The Center helps Veterans, the homeless and the working poor. They may stay for up to two years. Please call 727.896.3300 for more information.

Benefits of the Program Include:

St. Vincent de Paul CARES

This is an organization of lay Catholic men and women. Their mission is to grow spiritually by helping those in need. Their mission is to ease suffering. This chapter serves the downtown St. Petersburg area. Clients can get services such as food, clothing, shelter and more. Please see the website for more information.

School Readiness Scholarships

Children from working families with low to moderate incomes, or families with certain risk factors, may get scholarships to attend an early learning program. To qualify, the parents' income must be less than 150% of the federal poverty level. Children from birth to 13 years old can get a scholarship. In some cases, older children with special needs may also be able to get help. Families in this program can receive:

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