Catholic Charities of Central Florida offers the Agape Mission Markets. They are food pantries. The food assistance available is to help families meet their nutritional needs. This is in order to prevent food insecurity. Clients may receive fresh fruit and vegetables. As well as meat and other food items. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Hours Vary by Location
This group runs the National Human Trafficking Hotline. It helps survivors of human trafficking. The hotline connects clients to services and supports to get help and stay safe. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 1.888.373.7888
Text: "BEFREE" or "HELP" to 233733
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org
Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative. They fight the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. They work together with a number of groups. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Jacksonville: 904.301.6300
Fort Myers:239.461.2200
Ocala: 352.547.3600
Orlando: 407.648.7500
Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.226.6075
This group is known as USAC for short. It is a not-for-profit organization. It is run by the FCC. They work to help communities and people across the country stay connected. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers a counseling program. It is called Family Opportunities for Caring, Understanding, and Success. It is known as F.O.C.U.S for short. The services are provided by Masters level counselors. And can be done in your home or office. Services are also available in neighborhood centers and schools. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency provides court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. See website for more information.
This group works to support individuals in their own homes. It also help others who are in community-based settings. It does this by funding many services and organizations. Please call 800.677.1116 or visit the website to learn more.
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This group helps older adults and people of all ages with disabilities. They connect those in need with programs and grants. Technical assistance is also offered. They work to help these individuals live independently. They also work to help them live fully in their communities. Support for community living may be available.
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The Senior Resource Alliance is known as SRA for short. SRA is a local resource center. The group works to make sure seniors are able to age with independence and dignity. It helps seniors access services and programs available to them. It also helps their caregivers and family members. The group also provides many direct services for the Department of Elder Affairs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free Elder Helpline: 1.800.963.5337