March of Dimes
March of Dimes focuses on improving maternal and infant health outcomes. It also works to close the health equity gap.
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Family Connect - Healthy Start Southwest Florida
This group offers the family connect program. It connects families to community programs. Families can get free education and support unique to the needs of each family. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Help can include:
- breastfeeding and car seat safety
- childbirth education
- developmental milestone information
- family counseling
- help finding community resources
- in-person support
- prenatal nutrition
Feeding Seniors - Harry Chapin Food Bank
This group runs a Feeding Seniors program. It is a food distribution program for seniors. Seniors aged 60 and over are eligible to use the program. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Email: seniorprograms@haryychapinfoodbank.org
Programs Available:
- Care and Share Senior Feeding Program
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Feeding Children - Harry Chapin Food Bank
This group runs the Feeding Children program. It is a food distribution program. The food pantries are in schools and education centers. Food is distributed at the end of the day when parents are already there picking up their children. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Email: childprograms@harrychapinfoodbank.org
Available Programs:
Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking (Lucha) Program-Americans for Immigrant Justice
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
Polaris
Polaris is a nonprofit organization. The group turns knowledge into strategies. They do this to disrupt and prevent human trafficking. They serve victims and survivors through a hotline.
Hidden Helpers - Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Hidden Helpers program helps military youth who are experiencing physical and emotional issues due to war. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
Available Guides and Resources Include:
- Education
- Family
- Government
- Health
- Programs
- Wounded Warrior
Continuum of Care (CoC)
Continuum of Care (CoC) is a HUD program that provides resources to providers and groups in order to end homelessness.
- Clothing/Showers
- Food
- Healthcare
- Shelters
- Housing/prevention
- Support services
Victim Assistance - MADD
MADD helps those who have been affected by a drunk or drugged driving crash. They provide emotional support. As well as a variety of other kinds of assistance. All services are provided at no cost to victims and survivors. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
24 Hour Helpline: 877.623.3435
Domestic Violence Advocacy - Florida Legal Services
This group runs the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline. It is staffed by attorneys. They offer advice on various legal issues. The services are for survivors of domestic or dating violence. As well as survivors of stalking or human trafficking. Translation and interpretation services are available free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Domestic Violence Legal Helpline: 850.385.0611
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119 Option 3