Duval

Jacksonville Housing Authority

This housing authority strives to help residents with their housing needs. They have several programs to help low and moderate income families. They have housing options for seniors and the disabled. They can also help with home ownership. The Resident Opportunities staff can help with education, job training and counseling. Please see the website for more information.

The goals of JHA are to:

  • Encourage employment and self-sufficiency
  • Help residents move out of assisted housing
  • Improve the quality of life for residents
  • Partner with residents
  • Provide effective social services
  • Provide safe, clean, affordable housing

Sulzbacher

Sulzbacher helps those most in need within the community. They provide emergency shelter for homeless men, women and children.

Services include:

  • Short-term Emergency Housing for Women & Families with Children
  • Short-term Emergency Housing for Men
  • Healthcare
  • CHOP (Chronically Homeless Offenders Program)
  • Veteran's Services
  • Hope - Urban Rest Stop
  • Hope Street Outreach Team
  • Career, Education & Lifeskills
  • Crawford Early Learning Center
  • Food Services

Please see website for additional services.

BEAM

BEAM partners with DCF to help families apply for SNAP (Food Stamps) and Medicaid. No appointment is needed. Beaches Energy Service (BES) partners with BEAM so that BEAM can help qualified BES customers who need assistance with their BES bill. BEAM administers all the funds available through BES’s “CARE” program. No appointment is needed for this service. BEAM's trained volunteers offer free income tax preparation to families during tax season. Appointments are needed. BEAM also has a food pantry. Families are asked to make appointments for food pick-up. They may come once every 30 days if they need food. BEAM also has financial help for rent and utilities for qualified residents. This service is available every 18 months, and an appointment is required. Thanksgiving dinner baskets help families who sign up for food to prepare a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner.