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House of Hope is a major contributor to local residents, and provides a wide variety of assistance programs. They provide food assistance, rent help, and help with medical and utility bills. And figures to date show that there is an increased need in the community.
So far this year, The Food Pantry at House of Hope program has fulfilled almost 6,500 requests for food, which amounts to an incredible 58 tons of food given away to local Martin County residents. There has been a 54 percent increase in requests for food assistance when compared to the first sixth months of 2008.
In addition, House of Hope offers an Emergency Financial Assistance program that has helped pay various bills for over 300 families. They have provided about $49,500 for such expenses as rent payment, mortgage assistance, medical bills, and utility costs. In total in 2008, House of Hope helped a record 379 families with emergency financial assistance, and they are on pace to double that number this year. They can also refer people to other programs that provide mortgage help, such as Citi mortgage assistance programs. Last, but not least, resources and information for debt help is also available, such as Bank of America hardship programs.
They offer other aid as well. The Clothes Closet program has distributed 27,500 household items and garments for free. So pick up free clothes as well.
Contact them at (707) 857-3356.
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Martin County and the Treasure Coast region of Florida offer homeowners a free mortgage mediation program. This will ensure that lenders and homeowners meet to discuss options and solutions that will ensure that everything that is possible is done to try to keep the family in their home.
The government’s Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program is distributing about $98,000 in funding to Martin County Florida. The money is being distributed by a board to local Martin County agencies and charities who provide food, mortgage assistance, shelter and help with utilities.
The county recognizes that rent and mortgage assistance is a priority for residents right now because there are not a lot of funds for those types of expenses that people have. When Florida has a high unemployment rate, like right now, more people are in danger of being foreclosed on or being evicted, so giving assistance can go a long way towards helping those in need.
Contact the Treasure Coast Community Services Advisory Board at (772) 462-1777 as they should have information as to which organizations receive these funds, and how to apply.
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Community Services Block Grant or Martin County provides qualified individuals with one-time emergency financial assistance for paying monthly rent, electric and water bill for those experiencing a crisis. Call the Stuart Florida agency at (772) 288-5629.
The Salvation Army of Martin County - Assistance programs include providing assistance. Get new or gently used clothing, free food, money for paying final notice for utility disconnections, prescription medications, lodging, eviction notice for rent, counseling, summer camp, holiday meals, and other aid. They also administer the homeless prevention and rapid rehousing program. Call (772) 288-1471.
St. Vincent de Paul ((772) 546-2492) provides utility assistance from the LIHEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program).
CredAbility / Consumer Credit Counseling Svc of PBC & TC - Get help with housing; budgeting advice; credit and debt management, mortgage assistance and HUD approved foreclosure counseling. (866) 672-2227
Good Shepherd Community Outreach, Inc. is located in Stuart Florida. They run a program known as Dress for Excellence, and run an emergency food pantry. (772) 283-9159
Love and Hope in Action, Inc. - Get a free meal and food. (772) 485-9385. Port Salerno FL.
First United Methodist Church Of Stuart - Free meals are offered. (772) 287-6262
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