Florida Assistance Programs

[Rodan]

I lost my job as a virtual customer service rep after 15 years due to loss of my voice/severe hoarseness in December 2013. I was forced to stop my medical care due to loss of medical insurance. I was also diagnosed with possible broken leg. I currently receive 1018 per month in child support and receive 207 in Food assistance. My household consist of myself, female, age 45 and my youngest daughter, age 16.
My rent is 850. per month, FLP is around 200 month. Phone, cable, internet around 120 month, auto insurance is 150. I own a 2010 Toyota Corolla with over 100,000 miles. I've sold just about all of my belongings in order to pay my bills up to now. I'm currently enrolled with Employ Florida and attempting to receive unemployment or assistance so I can go back to school to learn a new trade due to my voice issue (computer science). I'm looking for assistance on 1/2 my rent until additional assistance is approved. I just paid 1/2 my delinquent. rent today (mailed) and the remaining 425 is also past due and if not paid within 2 weeks I will receive another 3 day notice. Please, any help you can offer would be a blessing. Thank you in advance.

[JJackson]

I’m in need of assistance with the electric, water and rent. This is due to the misfortune that because of my health issues and that recently I had surgery and not working, it’s in the process of getting shut off, for both the electric and water. The rent is 2 months, but was willing to negotiate paying 1 month in full or get evicted at the end of this month of February. There’s an elderly gentleman living with me which was the one helping me as well that I helped him when I worked, so now we find ourselves in this situation that he doesn't have a full time job now but just works on his own in miscellaneous work. I live in Sarasota, FL. Thank you.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Well, help for security deposits is not as common. However we do have extensive information on non-profits and programs in Florida. This include housing resources. If you are not working right now, unfortunately that does reduce your chance in Florida as agencies want to see people working. Anyway, find more details. http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... grams.html

[Oceans]

Hi, I relocated here to Florida staying in a extended Day Hotel and looking for a place before school start for my three children. I need assistant with the security deposit. I came here hoping to start work from all the previous promises before I came here to better myself and my children. I did not start work right away and most of my funds are out. I pay 200 a week for the room, and I don't start work until December 5th. Please if you know of anyone that may can help me out on this it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Not sure if this is a serous request as just doesn't sound right. The entire story sounds strange. Regardless, if you really need help with electric bills, basic needs like a haircut, housing, and more, then we have information available. We have programs for Miami and many surrounding counties and towns too. Also, places like the Salvation Army can help with personal grooming. Any, find more on our Miami Dade resources for those bills. Click here.

[Perkins]

I'm currently unemployed and living in a low-income high-rise in Miami Florida. I am solely responsible for paying the electric bill and the rent. I have no TV service since I have no digital ready-TV, which is required in this area to receive even local channels. If the electricity is disconnected in your apartment then you will be evicted. I work a part-time volunteer position on my local Resident Council as the Vice-President and receive a $50/month stipend if the money is available. After paying the rent-$10,laundry-$10 and cleaning products $5, I put the remainder on my electric bill. Gradually the bill increases until it get to the point of being threatened with a "Shut-Off" notice. I am actively seeking full-time employment but in the meantime I struggle with keeping clean-shaven and I haven't had a haircut this year. These situations, in my opinion, has kept me from landing many jobs. I also have no transportation and I'm not eligible for many of the other programs you would expect to help an indigent person but rather reach out to other groups instead. Could you please help me to pay my bill this month. I plan to continue to seek employment and look for whatever opportunity presents itself in order for me to hold on to my apartment. Thank You for your consideration. I have a government issued cell phone but you can call and leave a message but I prefer email until my minutes are issued on the 1st of every month.

[helper]

In florida, try a community action agency. They offer several programs that can help people with expenses. And they can access and refer you to applicable government programs.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... gency.html

[Prettyangel4366]

I live in Vero Beach Florida, at the present time I am on unemployment. I am having a difficult time paying my utility bills EOC will not help with people without children in the home. I have searched out EVERY Avenue that I have found to be possible nothing works!
Do you have any advice? IN NEED OF HELP! THANK-YOU

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Here is a good link of assistance programs that are available in Florida. Rent, housing, child care, and more
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs.shtml

[cberri28]

I have 4 children. My husband was in a car accident this past Feb. 2009. ( the car accident was not his falt ) ( we have an attorney that took case with 0 money down) . He is unable to work (drs orders) he is unable to continue his tratments because our car insurence ran out. We do not have money to help him recover from accident. We have been renting in collier county (marco island fl.) For the past 5 years. We are in the process of being evicted from our home. We have lived here in this home for about 3 years now. I am working as a waitress in Naples. Not making much money. I spend more money in gas to get to work then what I have been making. Prior to this job I was a manager in a restaurant for 5 years but with econmey so bad they had to let me go. I need help with finding a better paying job. All my money I am making pays for water, electric, food diapers and gas. I can't save any money to pay rent or save for a new rental. If you can please help me in any way or please lead me in the right direction for assistance I would be ever so grateful. I am the type of person that always helped other people and now I need help and can't find any help out there. Please try to help me. ( I am using a cell phone to email so I can't always receive downloads)
Thank you for all of your time,
Hope to hear from you soon,

[brochford28]

im a mother of two and my husband just lost his job and were water and power bill is due and we
dont have the money to pay and someone told me that there is a place i can go and get help with my bill i live in florida semionle county my name is brenda thank you

[nenes50]

I am trying hard to get my bills paid and keep them paid but it is hard I am 87 yrs old. I just want to know if there is any thing here in Florida like in Ohio I had Heap that helped me pay my high bills in the winter but here I need help in the summer I just can't turn the air off it is just to hot.. Please help me in Cocoa, Florida please email me and let me know what I can do. Thank You Dorthy

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

here are a few charities and aid organizations in Florida. Try these.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice located in Venice, FL - Providing help. Creating hope

Barnabas Center - located in Fernandina Beach, FL. Connecting people, help, & hope

Boca Helping Hands - based in Boca Raton, FL. Together we can make a difference

[cherokeeredwolf]

I have 6 people living in my house. My husband is a carpenter and my son-in-law works with him, myself and my daughter have not been able to find jobs. Our son just graduated and I have a grandson here.
How do I find help with food and bills? I don't know where to turn to or what to do.

Thank you for your time
With Respect,

[Markkiop1]

i have twin two years old no MONEY at all not even a penny MY Husband and I have been searching for work in Florida and we can not find anything, He even goes to the temp services everyday we are about to loose our power and phone and we can not even afford to pay the rent on top of diapers and things you need we can't get any help i am sick to my stomach and passed stressed where can i get some help i need it now

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Try the Florida Health Care Access Program to get health insurance and aid in Florida and Miami. This health insurance program will make quality, affordable health insurance avalable to Florida's residents.

[wendimoore81]

I also need help in the Miami area. I like the new Florida Discount Drug Card, but need more help with rent and medical bills. What can you do for me? I like the site, but I need more

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

whare can i get help from the government for medical bills? thank you

Try this resource for a listing of medical assistance programs in Florida. There are many ways to get free medical care, and help with with medical bills and debt.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... grams.html

[lizatall]

whare can i get help from the government for medical bills? thank you