Ozanam Outreach helps individuals and families who are in dire need. They serve those living in the downtown St. Petersburg area. Please note that they DO NOT help with rental payments. However, they will refer clients to other agencies that do. Please call 727.823.2516 for hours.
Types of Assistance:
Clothing
Food Baskets
Furniture
This agency provides a Personal Hygiene Program to homeless men and women. Those who go to the Food Center for meals can get shelter, showers, medical care and more. Please call 727.823.2516 for more information.
The following services are offered:
Clothing
Legal advice
Medical care
Shelter
Showers
Toiletries
Towels
The Night Shelter is an “in at night/out by morning” shelter for homeless men and women. Staff begins admitting new clients at 8:45pm. Returning clients sign in at 9pm. Clients can sleep in the Shelter for up to 21 consecutive nights, after which they must make room for new arrivals. After 14 nights “out,” they have to be re-admitted if no permanent lodging found. Please call 727.823.2516 for more information.
This Thrift Store has household goods, clothing, furniture and other items for free to those in need. This is done through their voucher system. Shoppers can find just about anything at bargain prices. Proceeds from the sales of all items go toward funding the Society's many programs. Please see the website for more information.
The Center of Hope is a program that provides housing for low-income and homeless people. The program is for those trying to attain self-sufficiency and permanent housing. Clients meet with a case manager who helps them create a personalized plan of action. The Center helps Veterans, the homeless and the working poor. They may stay for up to two years. Please call 727.896.3300 for more information.
Benefits of the Program Include:
This is an organization of lay Catholic men and women. Their mission is to grow spiritually by helping those in need. Their mission is to ease suffering. This chapter serves the downtown St. Petersburg area. Clients can get services such as food, clothing, shelter and more. Please see the website for more information.
Children from working families with low to moderate incomes, or families with certain risk factors, may get scholarships to attend an early learning program. To qualify, the parents' income must be less than 150% of the federal poverty level. Children from birth to 13 years old can get a scholarship. In some cases, older children with special needs may also be able to get help. Families in this program can receive:
The Benevolent Ministry provides a food pantry for those in need. Families who qualify can receive a generous food allotment up to 3 times per year. The food pantry is found at the West Hall. Please call for more information.
This church offers services to those in need. They have a food pantry that provides food to more than 2,400 per year. They can help with rent and utilities on a limited basis. They minister to people's needs by listening, praying and caring for the whole person. Please see the website for more information.