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Assistance programs in Pinellas County and St. Petersburg area
Find how to get financial help paying bills from churches, charities, and government organizations. Pinellas County organizations provide grant money to help with utility bills or rent to free groceries, gas vouchers for low income working parents, housing, and debt relief.
There is also free stuff like back to school supplies and daycare vouchers. Get financial assistance near where you live in Clearwater, Pinellas County, St. Petersburg and other cities. Learn how to apply for grants or loans to pay bills below. A number of assistance programs are also for senior citizens and the working poor in Pinellas County FL.
There is also everything from free social services to job placement, mortgage relief as well as free Christmas gifts for kids. Both emergency financial aid and free items are available in the region. Financial help to pay bills in Pinellas County The: Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc.
(POC)
Financial help to pay bills in Pinellas County
Assistance programs in Pinellas County and St. Petersburg area.
is a non-profit Community Action Agency that has been in operation since 1968. They partner with state, federal, local and private charity organizations to offer assistance programs to Clearwater FL and Pinellas County families.
Some of what is offered are noted below. However, there are other financial resources. Contact them at 501 1st Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Their phone number is (727) 823-4101 or (727) 937-9393. Emergency Services and Crisis Program -: People facing a crisis can get limited financial assistance and grant money on a one-time basis.
The free money can be used to pay utility and electric bills, rent/mortgage payments, food, clothing, and other emergency situations. POC Federal Credit Union -: The organization also provides affordable financial services, such as low interest loans. There is information on savings accounts, certificates of deposit, counseling, money orders, and more for low-income members.
Residents may be eligible for low cost loans to help with paying bills as an options. Pay for car purchases and repairs for work or educational needs. Funds can be used for housing, medical costs, job related tools and uniforms, or child care. The focus is on long term self-sufficiency. Low interest car loans from Ways to Work may be another option.
Other resources are offered by POC as well such as Chore Services for the elderly and disabled. The focus is always on helping people work towards self-sufficiency. More on Pinellas Opportunity Council programs Free school and education supplies are provided.
This can be for kids, teens, students or even adults going back to learn. The purpose is to help individuals and families who are striving for self-sufficiency by providing them gift cards, free backpacks, notebooks, and other supplies for the low-income.
Find details free school supplies There are many housing focused resources as well. Most of the non-profits, agencies, and programs below can help with utilities, food, rent, and more.
To find additional locations in St. Petersburg Florida and the region that
focus on rental assistance , read more on: Pinellas County and St. Petersburg rent assistance Low income and Pinellas County transitional housing programs are available for struggling families.
Resources can assist residents on the verge of eviction and the homeless. As part of these programs, the participant can receive a place to stay while they look for employment or save money to pay the rent.
Numerous programs are available in St. Petersburg and other area. Find more information short term housing Pinellas County Affordable as well as free rent apartments are for the poor. Some immigrants or seniors that need home, supportive care may use these housing units too. Many are HUD approved. Find more on getting apartments for free Pinellas County, Health & Human Services Department
Pinellas County vouchers for paying bills or for free stuff
is located at multiple offices. Low and moderate income families can get grants and help for paying mortgage, rent or utility bills. There are SNAP food stamp applications, Medicaid and other government aid. There are also programs for the disabled, the sick, and additional energy assistance for the elderly when funds are available.
ACCESS Florida is a tool to use. Read more on Florida foreclosure programs Social services can help pay bills and housing costs. The Pinellas County case workers also help people also deal with the underlying cause of the financial hardship.
So receive advice on debt management and mortgage assistance too. Burial and cremation assistance is offered, and read more on free funeral help There are multiple offices, including at 2189 Cleveland St., Clearwater, FL 33765.
Call (727) 464-4200. Other site is at St. Petersburg office is at 647 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701. For information, dial (727) 464-4200 Or learn more on emergency assistance in Pinellas County Pinellas County Urban League has a number of assistance programs.
Low income energy assistance and weatherization programs help the low-income with paying their home cooling and utility bills, as well as even the occasional winter heating bill. On the other hand, the weatherization program provides Pinellas County residents with energy saving updates to their home as well as home repairs and energy conservation measures.
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government weatherization services The Urban League also runs the Job Placement Assistance Center. The organization is committed to improving the quality of life of residents, and having steady employment is one of the keys to this. Contact them to learn more about employment services. The location is 333 31st St N, St.
Petersburg, FL 33713. Contact the Pinellas County Urban League at 727-3272081 to learn more or apply. High Point Neighborhood Family Center , which can be reached at (727) 533-0730, may be able to provide rent, power bill and housing assistance.
There may also be free basic needs ranging from small appliances to pots and pans, some furniture and other goods. The financial help is for Clearwater renters who have an eviction notice.
The charity is at 5812 150th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33760 Oldsmar Cares
Help with debt, mortgage relief and credit counseling in Pinellas County
is a local non-profit agency which provides rent, summer cooling and utility bill assistance. There is also a free food pantry and a clothes closet. Seniors in Pinellas County can also get a feww AC unit (as resources allow) during the summer. The charity will have possible rent help, all at no cost to those in need in the Oldsmar Florida area.
Dial (813) 415-7373
St. Petersburg and Clearwater Salvation Army - The agency helps the low income and people at risk. Financial assistance can be provided to help stabilize a family’s situation. Programs offered include rent help, money for utilities, and homeless prevention services.
There are low cost items and free stuff for low income families
too. Pinellas County residents can turn to the Salvation Army Thrift Store for support too. Among other social services the Pinellas County provides includes food, free clothes, or gas vouchers for a job. There are also low cost items sold from the thrift store to anyone from Pinellas County FL. One of the resources in high demand is: Christmas, seasonal and holiday assistance , including Adopt a Family.
There are also free school supplies as well as uniforms. Food, meals, clothing, and other emergency aid is provided from on site social workers. Read more
Additional programs for the low-income in Pinellas County
Salvation Army in Pinellas County
Tampa Area Salvation Army
may be an option. It is a regional faith based charity. A variety of social services are offered by the Salvation Army's Tampa Area command center. They offer low income a wide range of assistance programs that can help families and individuals overcome hardship.
For example, find ways to get help with housing expenses including rent, limited funding for utility bills, and more. They can even refer people to other local agencies if in face they can’t directly aid the applicant. Call 813-226-0055. Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle is part of the SVDP organization.
The location is 5815 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710. The conference at St. Jude helps the low-income within the parish boundaries of La Vista to Disston Heights to Holiday Park.
Get free food, financial help with bills, clothes and more due to the generoisuty of parishioners. Dial 727-308-6280 to leave a voice mail. Isaiah's Inn / Place
provides rental assistance to full time, employed parents. They help single moms and dads with housing costs. They are based in Clearwater Florida. Credit and budget counseling may also be available along with funds to pay a security deposit. The location is 4824 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711.
Call the agency as (813) 769-7892. St. Vincent de Paul Society Helpline (South County) maintains a telephone help-line. It can help residents looking for financial help or that are looking for information on money for free to pay bills .
The church can offer referrals for assistance with food, clothing, information on mortgage and foreclosure programs. Or get free vouchers for furniture or cash needed for the payment of utility bills. A CARE center is also available on site for meals, clothing, and hygiene needs. St. Vincent also focuses on veterans and their housing needs by offering deposit help, aid from SSVF, and details on benefits.
Dial (727) 825-0725, or more on Pinellas County St. Vincent de Paul Another government agency to call is: Pinellas County Community Development Department . It is based in Clearwater Florida, and help is available for home repair loans.
The organizations provides rent help, eviction preventi
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