Daily Needs ServicesAmerican 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 941.379.9300 or visit their website to learn more.
Safelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684
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.
This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
They offer food and clothing to those in need. Call or walk in.
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12noon
Wednesday evenings 5pm - 7:00pm
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
Granny Nannies offers home health care 24 hours a day. They help people recover from illness or injury at home. So that they can avoid hospital and nursing home stays. They can help with meals. As well as housekeeping and personal chores. They also help with those who have trouble keeping up with their medications Health care is given by CNAs and HHAs. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.316.2669
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 center offers many services to those in need. Information and referrals, telephone use and mail box. Clothing, laundry, showers and restrooms. Haircuts once a week. Florida ID and birth certificate assistance. Food Stamps and disability applications. Bus passes and limited emergency financial aid.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 2:00pm
