Goodwill turns your donations into good jobs, good homes and good neighborhoods. They believe in providing a hand up, not a hand out – a chance, not charity.
Services and Programs:
Mothers Helping Mothers provides basic needs to families in need. They give children's clothing and baby items. These items can include cribs, car seats, strollers, formula, breast pumps, and more. All are given free of charge. They also offer emotional support and referrals to other agencies. Please call 941.953.7572 or visit their website to learn more.
"MHM offers a variety of resources and aid to qualified clients to help them through times of struggle, crisis, and unforeseen situations. " MHM was founded in 1990 by a mother helping another mother out of a shelter and into a home of her own. Since then more mothers have joined in and have created Mothers Helping Mothers. MHM provides legal assistance, supportive services, literacy programs, health and nutrition education, safety programs, and much more.
Children First has full-day, year round early education services. It is for families who qualify for low cost or no cost. A Family Advocate offers support for families. They may help with housing, food, clothing, employment, or health care needs. Please call 941.953.3877 or visit their website to learn more.
All Locations: https://www.childrenfirst.net/locations/
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JFCS provides counseling and social services to those in need. They offer a helping hand and never turn clients away because they are unable to pay. Please call 941.366.2224 or visit their website to learn more.
SPARCC offers help to people who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. Please call 941.365.1976 or visit their website to learn more.
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Our Mother’s House is a two year residential program. It is for mothers and preschool children who find themselves homeless. They will assist mothers with education, job skills, childcare and parenting. Please call 941.485.6264 or visit their website to learn more.
This group is a nonprofit. It works to help those in need regardless of their religious background.
Available Services:
Friendship Home Delivered Meals are delivered to people who are 60 or older once a week. They can bring up to 7 frozen meals at a time. They are well-balanced meals that are prepared fresh and quickly frozen to assure that they are fresh when heated. It is a great way for long-distance care providers to be sure their loved ones are receiving healthy, nutritious meals. Please call the Area Agency on Aging at 1.866.413.5337 to see if you are eligible for these meals.
Friendship Dining provide nutritious, healthy food to people 60+. A suggested donation of $3 is asked to help cover the cost of the meals. While no one is denied a meal if unable to pay, the contribution helps to provide more meals for elders in the community. Please call 941.955.2122 for a list of open dining centers or visit their website to learn more.