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Assistance programs in Volusia County
Find where to get financial help to pay bill or free stuff Volusia County. Get grant money to pay electric bills or housing costs, such as rent or a mortgage. Also locate pantries for free groceries, medical care as well as transportation services among other programs.
Find financial help near you in Volusia County.
Housing assistance programs
Assistance programs in Volusia County.
Local human-services offices, charities and churches in Volusia help struggling people, families, seniors or single mothers who are seeking emergency assistance with basic living expenses.
There is also free foreclosure prevention counseling, back to school supplies for children, and access to affordable housing. Or get a free car for work, Christmas toys from charities, and furniture. Housing assistance programs: Each year, many people in Volusia County struggle with paying their rent and mortgages.
The good news is that emergency mortgage, rent, and electric bill assistance is available. The programs mostly focus on low and moderate income people as well as single mothers, but others can also receive aid.
Grant money from Mid Florida Community Services agency
As with most assistance programs, conditions and qualification guidelines vary agency and program. But in general, rent and utility bill assistance is available to Volusia county residents no more than twice annually under each category. For information about emergency housing assistance programs
in Volusia County, residents can dial 386-254-4675 in Daytona Beach; 386-736-5956 in West Volusia; or dial 386-423-3375, ext. 2980 in New Smyrna Beach to find additional mortgage help programs.
Or if it is easier for you, residents can apply in person at 250 N. Beach Street, Room 100, in Daytona Beach; 123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 101, in DeLand; 107 E. Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach; or 2765 Rebecca Lane, Suite B, in Orange City. Housing assistance from non-profits
Help for paying rent, utility bills, mortgage and other expenses
- Several churches, government organizations, and non-profit agencies may have funds or grants that individuals can apply to for rental assistance. Priority is given to those with an eviction notice. Find a listing of
rental assistance programs in the county. Grant money from: Mid Florida Community Services agency: Another resource offered by the: Mid Florida Community Services agency are the various grant programs.
They offer a multitude of services and resources to struggling families as well as low-income households to assist them in becoming more self-sufficient over the long term and to help them stabilize their living situation.
Some of what is offered includes counseling, case management and limited assistance with paying energy bills. There is also support for housing expenses as well as free vouchers or money for medications. For details on the: Florida Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), apply at the Mid Florida Community Services, Inc.
(phone # (352) 796-1425). Seniors, the disabled and low income can get help with paying energy and electric bills. The program provides an annual benefit to income qualified low and moderate income households across the county.
The money will help them pay for energy bills costs. Payments from LIHEAP are made directly to the power company or energy supplier for eligible residents and the money is not paid to the client. The non-profit also can offer financial assistance or hardship grants for certain expenses related to obtaining/maintaining employment, training or education.
As part of this, there are also free phone programs offered from Lifeline and other government options. This includes an iPhone for work reasons, and get an applications for a free government iPhone Free credit or debt relief is provided
Help with debts and mortgages in Volusia
. Community Action helps Volusia County people improve their finances. They can even provide debt and budget counseling. Click here to learn more about how to get credit card help Mid Florida Community Services agency also helps with income and employment needs .
They work with government job centers as well as offer other support. As one example, senior citizens can even get paid to walk or exercise , as there are many innovative programs.
The agency, known as MFCS for short, is a leading non-profit in Volusia County. If they can’t meet your needs, then case managers will offer referrals and applications for other emergency assistance, such as federal government benefits including LIHEAP.
Other aid and support is provided too. Continue with assistance from Mid-Florida Community Services Help for paying rent, utility bills, mortgage and other expenses: Human Services - Emergency Services of Volusia:
County is an assistance program that offers emergency financial help and other aid for expenses such as mortgage, past-due rent, cooling and utility bills, and water payments. There are some criteria that need to be met in order to get help.
They include eviction notices, foreclosure notices, and final utility disconnection notices, respectively, must be in place as part of the eligibility criteria.
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In addition, it may be possible to receive cash assistance with electric deposits and also rental deposits if clients were evicted from previous residence. But the number of programs do not stop there.
In addition, assistance also with providing for and paying prescriptions, dental extractions only, and indigent burials may be offered. (386) 736-5956. Read more on foreclosure help in Volusia County Florida.
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has a couple locations around Volusia County. They have a branch in Daytona Beach as well as Bunnell and the Flagler area and even in New Smyrna Beach. Among other services, the agency provides emergency free food, clothing, utility bills, rent help and mortgage assistance.
In addition, they provide food and toys at Christmas time as well as back to school supplies to students. Dial (386) 437-0029, or click
Low cost or free health care
Volusia County Salvation Army assistance programs Daytona Beach located: Catholic Charities Family Emergency Assistance Program
is a resource to look into. Get access to food, utility bill help, IDs, Bus Tokens, Info & Referral, and household personal items. Free food bags are given 12:30pm-4:30. Or the Daytona Based charity can help with car repairs or motel vouchers for this impacted by a disaster.
Dial (386) 255-6521, or more Volusia County Catholic Charities emergency assistance Gifts of Love Community Coalition, which is located in New Smyrna Beach FL and can be reached at (386) 423-5257 offers help, including a free food pantry for individuals and families who cannot meet their daily needs.
Some finances and cash assistance may be offered for prescriptions, rent, and utilities. Major projects and initiatives administered are Back to School Programs, Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals and Gifts. Volusia County government assistance
Food pantries and household products
- Whether it is medical bill assistance, food, free health care, and money for utility bills, the county may be able to help. Several social services and cash assistance programs and resources are offered to qualified low income families. Click here for more details on
Volusia County public assistance Emergency Assistance Program-Social Service Office (
Senior services
386) 255-2594) provides qualified individuals with emergency food, clothing, shelter, rent assistance, mortgage aid and utility/cooling bill assistance. American Legion Post #6 – Veterans and their families can get help from this veterans organization that provides housing, rent, utilities assistance, food, and clothing.
Also provides holiday meals, gifts and assistance. 1087 Biscayne Blvd., Deland, Florida 32724, 386-740-0622 Community Services Department
– Offers several social service programs including utility assistance. This is a form of community action agency as well government grants for the poor and low income in Volusia County Florida. Some examples of programs available include the following, and these are in addition to low income energy bill help.
Or learn more on LIHEAP Housing assistance ranges from homeless and eviction prevention to applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Some funds may be issued for rent payments, costs such as energy bills, or assistance for security deposits.
Some residents may receive loans for paying these housing costs. Other resources include health care needs from the Florida Health Care Responsibility Act or funds to pay for burial or funeral costs. There are also summer meals for children, or information on SNAP food stamps. The Department of Community Services has centers at 123 W.
Indiana Ave., Deland, FL 32720-4611, phone number 386-254-4648 (Daytona), 386-736-5955 (DeLand), 386-423-3375 (NSB). Continue reading Volusia community services Urban League of Volusia - They cover many counties in the central Florida region. A focus is on housing needs, such as homeless prevention.
This includes helping homeowners avoid a foreclosure and they administer a renter assistance program, which may have referrals to loans or emergency funds for back rent. The non-profit organization also focuses on employment issues in Polk County. Clients may get help with resume reviews, job placement, and other self-sufficiency services from counselors.
Much more is available too. Learn more on Central Florida Urban League EHEAP - Emergency Energy Assistance Program
– Seniors over 60 and who have a shut-off notice may be qualified for emergency utility assistance, when funding is available. Daytona Beach, Florida 32115-0671, 386-253-4700. Volusia County free holiday programs
- Low income families, the unemployed, seniors, and disabled tend to be candidates for Christmas and Thanksgiving assistance. Their children may be given a fre
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