Daily Needs ServicesThis 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.
Feeding the Gulf Coast serves those in need all through the Florida Panhandle. They work with member organizations and special programs to offer nutritious food to people dealing with poverty, personal crisis, or disasters. They also have a free Afterschool Meals Program that feeds any child aged 18 and under. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs include:
Northwest Florida Regional Center provides the following services:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Florida Telecommunications Relay Service provides phones for those who qualify.
Phones are for those who are:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
This group offers the Gateway Life Transformation Program. It is designed to give people the resources they need. This is so they can become self-sufficient in the community. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Access is provided to:
Jackson County Health Department provides health care to those in need within Jackson and Washington county.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
This group provides affordable housing. Owners of a Habitat house help build their houses. The houses have affordable mortgages for the owners. The owners will also receive financial education. There are requirements that must be met to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers a variety of programs and services. The help is for those experiencing homelessness. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Services Include:
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:
Assurance Wireless offers free lifeline wireless phone services. You may qualify if you receive Medicaid or Food Stamps. You can also qualify based on your household income.
Separate households that live at the same address are eligible, including residents of homeless shelters and nursing homes. Residents with temporary addresses are also eligible. Please call or go to the website for more information.
