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Sarasota County
Resources
Sarasota County Food Assistance Programs
https://friendshipcenters.org/locations/sarasota/
1888 Brother Geenen Way
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 255-0723
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This office provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), which assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut-off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons. Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
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http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/eheap.php
2350 Scenic Drive
Venice, FL 34293
(941)584-0065
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Provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons.Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
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https://www.purposehouse.com/
PO Box 5838
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 552-8096
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Purpose House Transitional Homes aren't your typical halfway houses. They treat clients with dignity and respect. They watch them grow in their recovery and learn how to manage more and more aspects of their lives. When they commence out of the program, they are stronger and healthier than when they first moved in. They are dedicated to providing the finest faith-based, male and female residential recovery homes in Southwest Florida, and rates are affordable. The initial intake fee is $150. Rent is $150 per week, $600 per month. For more information about these sober living homes, please call
(941) 552-8096. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9-5.
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/eheap.php
6919 Outreach Way
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 429-3700
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This office provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), which assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons.Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
http://www.catholiccharitiescc.org/
5900 Pan American Boulevard, Suite 203
North Port, FL 34287
941-244-9490
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Financial assistance for shelter, utilities and prescriptions.
2400 Colson Ave.
Sarasota, Fl 34234
(941)365-6538
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The YMCA Homeless Youth Education program provides assistance to Sarasota County's homeless youth by removing barriers to their education. It provides peer and adult tutoring, advocacy and awareness, school supplies and clothing, transportation, enrollment assistance, and other services to help homeless children in Sarasota County enroll, attend and succeed in school and life.
Sarasota County Rent And Bill Pay Assistance Programs
Sarasota County Clothing Assistance Programs
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http://friendshipcenters.org/
2350 Scenic Drive
Venice, FL 34293
(941)493-3065
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The Venice Friendship Center has been compared to a country club! It is a bustling, light-filled space where you can take classes, exercise, play cards, socialize, create art, use community computers and access free WiFi, enjoy a healthy meal, or simply listen to live music most days! Perfect for adults 50+ who want to get out of the house, the center is where you can be as active as you want, in an open, casual environment that fosters friendship above all else. The Activity Center is a great place to make and meet new friends.
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