Goodwill Thrift Store sells used clothing, household items and furniture. Some items are sold for very low cost or free to the homeless. Please go to website.

The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. It helps families with children up to age 3. The children are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Toll Free: 1.877.678.9355

This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org

Programs Available:

The lifeline assistance program provides free cell phone service to low-income customers. Those who qualify also receive a free phone. There is a limit of one account per household. Other terms may apply. Visit the website to learn more.

This group helps people who have diseases of the eye that can cause blindness. They work specifically with issues that deal with the retina. The group connects people with resources that can help those who are living with vision loss. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Jacksonville Chapter Contact and Email:
Cassandra Fridovich
cfridovich@fightingblindness.org

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Modest Needs runs a grant program for low income workers. They offer small amounts of financial aid for emergencies. Applications must be filled out online. Call or go to website.

This group helps refugees adapt to their new homes. They can help you to find job training. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

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