This group runs the HOPE shelter. It is an emergency shelter for families while they look for permanent housing. The shelter has three dorms. During a family’s stay they are given a bed, shelter, and meals. They also give shelter and help to veterans. Please call 850.576.5566 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org
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This office offers a variety of legal services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group is a nonprofit, law office. They are a leader in advancing economic, social, and racial justice. They also advocate for the poor and vulnerable.
This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.
This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.
Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)
This agency offers a range of services to those with cancer. Someone is available to talk to 24 hours a day. You may also chat live with someone online.
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The Victim Witness Assistance Program works to help victims of federal crimes. They are committed to making sure crime victims are treated fairly by law. Please call 850.444.4000 or click HERE to go to the website.
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of three districts in Florida. It is made up of twenty-three counties. Please call or visit the website for more information.