Hillsborough

Financial Assistance - Tampa Jewish Family Services

This program offers interest-free loans for up to 18 months. They can be from $500 to $2,000 for needy families.

Loans can be for a variety of financial needs. This includes emergency expenses such as food or shelter. They could be for medical bills, rent or mortgage, funerals, tuition, auto repairs, and other such important expenses.

Applicants must be affliated with the Jewish community to apply. For more information, go here.

Tampa Jewish Family Services

This group is called TJFS for short. It provides counseling, community service programs and help to those in need. Their aim is to strengthen individuals and families of all faiths in the Tampa area. Services include a food bank, counseling, financial aid and Senior services.

Please see the website for all services.

Support Services - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

CARD helps by providing short-term guidance, support, and resource referrals at no cost to people with ASD, their families, and those who serve them. They provide support for individuals from the time of diagnosis throughout their lives.

Services include:

  • Training
  • Project Development
  • Resource & Referral
  • Consultation
  • Family & individual guidance

Please call or check their website for locations and to learn more.

Housing - ACTS

This group has a supportive housing program. The program has different options. It includes assistance with affordable housing and supportive services. The supportive services are for those experiencing homelessness who have disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Include:

Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged-Florida Department of Transportation

The (FDOT) has a group called the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. They help those who need to get good and affordable transportation. This service is available in all 67 counties. To use it, you need to meet certain requirements. For more information visit their website.

Office Location:
3185 S Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter - The Spring of Tampa Bay

The Spring helps victims of domestic violence rebuild their lives. The Spring’s services include safe shelter, case management and counseling. They have a 24-hour hotline. Clients can get referrals, legal help, emergency financial assistance, and safety planning.

Please see the website for all services.
24-Hour Hotline: 813.247.7233

Services include:

  • Case management and counseling
  • Childcare center
  • Children’s after-school programs
  • Legal services provided at no cost to residents
  • Onsite K-8 school for resident children
  • Safe and secure 102-bed facility
  • Support groups