This group runs the Supporting Opportunities Abilities and Resilience and Disability Program. It is called SOAR for short. It helps individuals with disabilities. It provides comprehensive support and resources. The help is tailored to the needs of each client. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group offers financial assistance. It can help with rent and utilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group runs a disaster response program. It provides immediate assistance and long-term support. The help is for those affected by natural disasters. There are a wide range of services available. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Services Include:

• Emergency Relief
• Emotional Support
• Food and Water Distribution
• Help Navigating Process of Recovery and Rebuilding

This group offers a rapid rehousing program. It works to provide vital housing support and resources. The help is for individuals and families that are facing homelessness. Clients must be referred through the Lee County Coordinated Entry System. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Access to Community Resources
• Case Management
• Employment Support
• Rental Assistance

This group runs the Bonita Springs Positive Youth Development program. It is called PYD for short. This program works to help students that are struggling academically. These students are in elementary or middle school. The help is for low-income households. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Program Provides:

• Academic Tutoring
• Case Management
• Community Resource Education
• Social Skills Development

This group offers a learning program. This program is called Island- Based Learning. It provides learning opportunities for the community. These programs are designed to support personal and community growth. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Program Includes:

• Adult Education Scholarships
• Community Learning
• Youth Programs

This group runs a Resiliency Hub. It is a one-stop, local shop for social services. It is also a designated Safe Place under Lutheran Services Florida CINS/FINS programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group offers the Helping Hands & Financial Assistance program. It provides crisis support. It also provides planning for the island communities. The help can include support for housing, utilities, food, and more. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Program offers:

• Budgeting Classes
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Hurricane Long-term Recovery
• State/Federal Benefits
• VITA Free Tax Preparation (via United Way)

This group has a disaster relief ministry. It is made up of a group of volunteers with general and specialized skills. The ministry serves the church and the community after a natural disaster. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Email: Disaster.relief@mcgregor.net

Volunteers can Help With:

• Chainsaw and Debris Removal Work
• Flood Recovery
• Temporary Roof Repair

This group offers the Celebrate Recovery ministry. It helps adults deal with any hurts, habits, or hangups. There are small group meetings that take place after the large group meeting. The small groups are gender and issue specific. Registration is not required. Please call or visit the website for more information.