Defuniak Springs, FL Assistance Programs

Below we the Defuniak Springs assistance programs.

If you would like to see ALL of the assistance programs in Walton County community resources, visit the link below: All Walton County Assistance

Services Provided on this page:
> Help Paying Bills ie. rent assistance ..
> Numerous Helpful programs not listed above ie. bus tickets, free rides


Assistance Programs In Defuniak Springs, FL

Defuniak Springs, FL Rent and Bill Pay Assistance

Our financial assistance programs include rent assistance, bill pay services, prescription assistance programs, utility assistance, mortgage assistance programs in Walton County.

Walton County Council on Aging, Inc.

P.O. Box 648
DeFuniak Springs, FL - 32435
(850)892-8165
This office 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. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm...

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Defuniak Springs, FL Various Assistance Programs

Below we list the helpful resource programs we have found in Walton County.

Life Enrichment Senior Center

312 College Ave.
DeFuniak Springs, FL - 32435
(850)892-8746
The Life Enrichment Senior Center is a joint effort involving Walton County, the City of DeFuniak Springs and Tri-County Community Council. A staff of one paid employee and many volunteers translate the needs of the senior citizens into action. Funding is provided by Walton County as well as the City of DeFuniak Springs and the building is maintained by Walton County. Growing from an idea planted several years ago by an active member of the community, the road to opening the doors of the facility started in January, 2008 and is an ongoing process involving citizens of the community...

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Government and Local Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing low income housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.

Financial Assistance

There are many financial assistance programs such as TANF Cash Assistance and other bill pay resources. We help uncover those for you.