This agency helps local communities. They help the needy and elderly with home repairs, wheelchair ramps and more. They can offer transportation and appointments. They help with yard work and pick up donations of furniture and appliances. They work together with other churches and organizations in the area.

Services include:

• Building wheelchair ramps
• Household goods
• Minor home repairs
• Transportation to appointments, grocery store
• Yard work

Please call for more information.

Compassionate Outreach Ministries services all of those in need within the community.

Services include:

• Clothing
• Counseling
• Food Pantry
• Household Items
• Prayer

Please call us or visit our website for more information.

Compassionate Outreach Ministries services all of those in need within the community.

Services include:

• Clothing
• Counseling
• Food Pantry
• Household Items
• Prayer

Please call or visit the website for more information.

Disability Compensation is paid to veterans who were injured or contracted a disease while on active duty. They also help veterans can get free claims counseling if needed. Claims Examiners are at several sites. They are also at each VA Medical Center and many VA Outpatient Clinics.

Please see the website for all Claim Examiner Sites.

American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Safelink/Lifeline wireless phones are provided by TracFone to provide telephone service to those in need.

Those who qualify receive a free phone with free monthly minutes.

Those who live in Section 8 housing or receive Medicaid or food stamps may qualify.

Please call for more information.

ElderCare of Alachua county offers a variety of services to those aged 60 and above. They also run the Senior Recreation Center in Gainesville.

Services include:

• Meals on Wheels
• Homemaking
• Respite Care
• Daycare for Alzheimer Patients
• Emergency Alert Response
• Past Due Utility Bill Assistance
• Transport to medical appointments

Call or visit website for more information.

This agency helps those who have been wounded while in the military.
Services:
Rent, utilities, groceries and vehicle assistance.
Help with travel expenses to and from medical facilities.

OFR is always in need of donations and volunteers.

Please see the website for more information.