Sarasota County, FL Assistance Programs

Venice Friendship Center

2350 Scenic Drive
Venice, FL - 34293
(941)493-3065
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, so why not join today and start reaping the benefits membership in this "club" provides - right in your own backyard?..

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Senior Friendship Centers

1888 Brother Geenen Way
Sarasota, FL - 34236
(941) 255-0723
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...

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Senior Friendship Center (Sarasota-surrounding)

2350 Scenic Drive
Venice, FL - 34293
(941)584-0065
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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Purpose House Transitional Homes

PO Box 5838
Sarasota, FL - 34239
(941) 552-8096
Purpose House Transitional Homes aren't your typical halfway houses. Theytreat 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 thesesober living homes, please call (941) 552-8096. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9-5. ..

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City of North Port Family Service Center

6919 Outreach Way
North Port, FL - 34287
(941)429-3700
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...

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Catholic Charities North Port

5900 Pan American Boulevard, Suite 203
North Port, FL - 34287
941-244-9490
Financial assistance for shelter, utilities and prescriptions...

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YMCA Homeless Youth Education

2400 Colson Ave.
Sarasota, Fl - 34234
(941)365-6538
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...

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Local Rehab Assistance: 866-481-4384
Specialists trained to find the best treatment solutions at little to no cost. Call for location and rates for rehab.

Community Pregnancy Clinic, Sarasota Clinic

1419 7th Street
Sarasota, FL - 34236
(941)260-5427
All services are free and confidential: Pregnancy tests, Limited ultrasound exams, Counseling, Crisis intervention, Prenatal classes, Mommy and Me classes, Material support for moms & babies, Referral services for medical and financial needs, Post-abortion support...

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