Promise Land Ministries Lighthouse
This is a faith-based group. It provides social services and ministries to those in need.
Services include:
- Food Bank
- Handyman and Lawn Care
- Shelter
- Substance-Abuse/Addiction Recovery Home
- Thrift Store
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Head Start Services - Capital Area Community Action Agency
This agency administers the Head Start program. This program works to meet the development needs of low-income preschool children. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Services include:
- Child Care and Development Services
- Child Mental health
- Child Nutrition
- Community partnerships
- Disabilities Services
- Family Partnerships
- Transportation
CareerSource Gulf Coast
CareerSource Gulf Coast connects workers to jobs. They offer many services that help job seekers to prepare for and to enter the workforce. They also help employers to connect with those seeking jobs. Please call 850.872.4340 or visit the website to learn more and find your local office.
Services include:
CareerSource Gulf Coast
CareerSource Gulf Coast helps with workforce related services. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services include:
Family Promise of the Big Bend
This agency is a nonprofit. It is an affiliate of the national Family Promise. The group works to end homelessness in the Big Bend area. They do this through education, advocacy, and services.
Franklin Toy Project - Franklin's Promise Coalition
Download Application for Toy Project.
Franklin County Veterans Service Office
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs County Office provides Services:
- Disability Benefits
- Education and Tuition Breaks
- Home Loans
- Homestead and other tax exemptions
- Lower License Fees
- Mental Health Counseling
- Pensions
- Service-related Medical Problems
- Shelter and Counseling for homeless vets
- Specially Adapted Housing
- Survivor Benefits
- Transportation to medical facilities when necessary
- Valorem taxes during active duty
- Women Veterans Outreach
Please call for more info.
Special Needs-Children's Medical Services
Children's Medical Services provides care for children with special health care needs and their families. The range of care includes medical, therapeutic and supportive services. The ages covered are birth through 21. Please call
or see website for more info.
Elder Abuse Awareness/ Prevention
The Elder Abuse Awareness/Prevention program ensures that older adults, caregivers and professionals receive information and training for elder rights.