CareerSource Southwest Florida
CareerSource Southwest Florida helps with workforce related services. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services include:
Charlotte
Charlotte
Florida Literacy Coalition
The Florida Literacy Coalition is known as FLC for short. It is a statewide organization. It also hosts the state literacy resource center. The group promotes and supports literacy services. They offer a range of services to providers across the state. This is to make sure there is an effective delivery of quality services. For both adults and families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Arc of The United States
The Arc of The United States has hundreds of chapters across the country. They work to support and preserve the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They also work to make sure every person and family has access to what they need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
- Life Skills Development
- Work Programs
- Personal Care Assistance
- Respite Care
- Residential Rehabilitation
Eating Disorder Groups- National Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here. Virtual Meetings are also available.
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
The National Alliance for Eating Disorders is a nonprofit group. They are a national organization. They provide eating disorder help. As well as support and education. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Financial Assistance Program - Susan G. Komen
The Susan G. Komen foundation gives money and support to people who qualify. Payment amounts are based on the current stage of cancer. You can use the money for things like rent, bills, food, and taking care of kids or older family members. To find out more, you can call, visit their website, or even send an email to get help.
Email: helpline@komen.org
Susan G. Komen Florida
The Susan G. Komen Foundation is a breast cancer organization. It focuses on patient navigation and advocacy. It also provides resources for breast cancer patients. The group also funds research into the causes of and treatment of breast cancer. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Support Services - Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties
This group provides vital services to those in need. These services help to strengthen the community. They also help enhance the well-being of those in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs & Services:
- Friendly Visitor Program
- Jewish Nurse Advocacy Program
- Local Emergency Assistance
- Local Senior Services
- Local Social Services
- Marcia Can Help
Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties
This group is a nonprofit. It works to strengthen the Jewish community. The group provides and supports a variety of programs and services.
Operation Homefront-Critical Financial Assistance
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.
Usual Types of Assistance Are: