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Nassau County assistance programs
Thousands of northeast Florida families are facing hardships with the weak job market and economy. There are several charities and non-profit organizations in the Nassau County area that can provide help with rent, utility bills, housing assistance, and other support to people who need help.
Talk to an attorney for free legal aid
Contact Legal Aid of Jacksonville, which is an organization that provides assistance and legal advice to those who need help with foreclosures, utility disconnections, and even consumer debt and collection issues. The assistance is focused on low income individuals. Call them at (904) 356-8371.
Financial assistance for elderly
Barnabas Center - is a crisis center that supports people in Nassau County and Fernandina Beach. They coordinate with local agencies to provide food and financial assistance for paying bills, rent, and housing senior citizens and the elderly in the area, and they are expanding the programs they offer. Call the center at (904) 261-7000.
Help for bills, rent, free food, and other assistance
Several different services and assistance programs are offered by the Northeast Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. (NFCAA). Call the non-profit at (904) 398-7472.
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Mortgage help - The Northeast Florida Community Action Agency may pay necessary, emergency housing expenses, including rent and mortgage, in times of emergency that is being faced by the homeowner. The amount of the mortgage payment made will be the minimum amount necessary to resolve the crisis and to try to save the home from foreclosure.
Health care - Gain access to financial assistance and programs for eye and dental care, as well as prescription medications. Click here to find additional health care programs.
Food assistance - The agency runs federal government programs that provide food commodities that will allow families and individuals to live healthy and productive lifestyles in times of crisis or an emergency.
Utility and cooling bill assistance - The community action agency can also provide funds for paying utility bills. Apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and the agency may also be able to provide emergency financial assistance for helping to avoid a disconnection.
Employment and job finding services - Get help finding a new job, access job placement programs, learn about local job fairs, and get counseling and advice.
Weatherization - Receive free updates to homes to help reduce the amount that people pay on their monthly utility and energy bills. Improvements and updated can include Floor insulation, Roof updates and improvements, Caulking, Window repair or replacement, Water heater wrap, and many other updates.
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Another agency that supports Nassau County and Fernandina Beach families is the Salvation Army. They run several different assistance programs under the Social Services label. They include the following.
- Utility and cooling bill assistance, and rent help - They provide emergency funds to help those facing an eviction or disconnection of service.
- Food pantry and aid - They have partnered with Second Harvest and together the organizations help over 100 people per week in Northeast Florida.
- Referrals - Learn about both federal government and programs run by the state of Florida, including government programs such as the housing short sale program which can help those facing a foreclosure of their primary residence.
- Holiday help - Programs such as Angel Tree, Christmas and thanksgiving meals, and other support help people around the holidays.
Call the Salvation Army at (904) 301-4875 to learn more or to apply for assistance.
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