The Center for English Language Studies is known as ELS for short. It offers high quality programs and courses. That help students reach their goals. These programs are scheduled to accommodate busy work and home lives. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is a nonprofit organization. They want to prevent and end homelessness. The mission of the group is to help the lives of the homeless. The Coalition has many services to help the homeless. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Lake Wales Care Center provides Transitional Housing. This program helps individuals and families in need. All facilities have a playground area for children. There is a free laundry facility on site. They also have free WiFi. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services include:
This group offers the Meals on Wheels program. The program provides one, well-balanced meal every weekday. The meals are prepared by AdventHealth Lake Wales. Volunteers deliver the meals. It is $5 per meal. There is a sliding-fee scale available for those who qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The church offers a Food pantry on Tuesdays. Please see website for more details.
The Gilchrist County Health Department provides information and services related to public health.
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Head Start is a free program. It is to help prepare children for school. Head Start teaches:
Social Development
Physical Growth and Health
How to learn
Language
Reading
Understanding and General Knowledge
There are two groups of children:
Head Start: room for 54 Children, ages 3 & 4.
Early Head Start: room for 40 Children, ages 6 weeks to 2 years old.
The Dixie County Health Department provides information and services related to public health.
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The Manners Housing Foundation is a nonprofit group. The mission of the group is to provide support and housing. The services are for college students experiencing homelessness. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Salvation Army is an international movement. It is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Their mission is to preach the gospel. And to meet human needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Salvation Army provides:
Anti-Human Trafficking assistance
Correctional Services
Disaster Relief
Holiday Assistance
Rehabilitation Centers
Social Services