Lakeland Housing Authority
This group works to provide quality, affordable housing. They offer a variety of services. The help is for families with low and moderate income. There is also help available for the elderly and disabled.
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Supplemental Groceries - Volunteers in Service to the Elderly
VISTE provides the Supplemental Grocery program. This program provides groceries to elderly in need. Please call or visit website for more information.
Volunteers in Service to the Elderly
This group is called VISTE for short. It is a nonprofit. The goal of the group is to help elderly persons stay safely in their own homes. While also keeping their independence.
Services Include:
- Hot Meals
- Personal Care Boxes
- Supplemental Groceries
- Transportation
Transportation Disadvantaged Program - Citrus Connection
This agency has a special program. It is for the transportation disadvantaged. This program provides bus passes. These passes are subsidized or at a reduced-price. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Citrus Connection
Citrus Connection is a transportation agency. They offer public transit in Polk County. It is a top quality transit system.
Free Phones for Hearing/Speech Impaired-Florida Telecommunications Relay Service (FTRI)
FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
(FDOT) 511 Traveler Information System-The Florida Department of Transportation
This system is a free phone and internet resource that provides real-time traffic information for all of Florida. Callers can also access public transit, airport and seaport information. Please call or visit the website for more info.
- Services:
- Accidents
- Commuter Travel Times
- Congestion
- Construction
- Lane Closures
- Severe Weather Affecting Traffic
Virtual School - Polk Virtual School
Polk Virtual Instruction Program offers K-12 learning to students in Polk County. They provide a tuition-free public education. Please call or visit website for more information.
Polk Virtual School
Polk Virtual School is called PVS for short. It is a franchise of Florida Virtual School. It is a public school within Polk County. The students take classes online.
AMI Kids
Safe and affordable legal help with immigration. It is family based and the services you get will be made to fit your needs.
We help kids develop confidence and competency in vital life skills and educational areas.
The Programs we offer are:
- Day Treatment
- Family Services- home based family counseling and intervention
- Infinity Schools - alternative school for those unable to perform in public school
- Residential
- WINGS -cares for the special needs of delinquent, pregnant young women
Call for more information.