Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, Inc.
This organization builds homes for low to moderate income families who meet certain criteria. All work is done by volunteers. They also have the ReStore which sells household goods.
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Hillsborough County Home Ownership Program
This program gives eligible homebuyers up to $65,000 for down payment assistance and closing costs. It is for homes in unincorporated areas of the county. This includes Temple Terrace and Plant City. You do not have to be a first time home buyer for this program.
Housing Finance Authority of Hillsborough County Florida
This organization is called HFA for short. It was originally created to help with the shortage of affordable housing. It helps first-time home buyers. As well as low-income renters. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Tampa Vocational Institute - CDC of Tampa
This group offers the Tampa Vocational Institute. It is called TVI for short. The institute offers vocational and technical training. The training is to make job candidates more marketable in the workplace. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc.
Catholic Charities serves with charity and compassion to promote the sanctity and dignity of all. Please see the website for all services.
Services include:
- Adoption services
- Clinical counseling
- Family support
- Farmworker housing
- Foster homes
- Housing counseling
- Housing for persons with HIV/AIDS
- Immigration and refugee resettlement services
- Mobile medical services
- Pregnancy and parenting support
Utility Bill Assistance - Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Centering on Girls - The Centre
The program helps girls of ages 10 and 18 grow from childhood to young adulthood. The program offers personal skills, community service, health classes and career guidance. Girls can also learn about problem solving and get after-school tutoring.
Please see the website for details.
Rental Relief - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Counseling & Wellness - The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women
The Centre offers mental health services. They work to strengthen those going through a difficult life transition. The help is for individuals or couples. It is also for parents and families. Please call or visit the website for more information.