Mother. Minister. High school student. Technical engineer. Accounting professional. Have you ever really thought about what someone who is homeless looks like, where they might sleep, or what they eat? They may not be who you expected. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County and Hyde Park Methodist Church have come together to give a real face to our “Unexpected” Neighbors. Join us on June 15th at 6:30, to become more educated, learn about the coordination of services and find out how you can help us lead the community to assist the more than 17,000 homeless men, women and children in our community.
This free event is open to all. Click here to register.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Street Survival Guide
www.homelessofhc.org
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 2011
STREET SURVIVAL GUIDE
www.homelessofhc.org
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 2011
STREET SURVIVAL GUIDE
Note: Many services require proper ID and documents. Calling
ahead of time or checking websites is highly recommended.
For a more detailed list of services, please see
www.tampabayhomeless.wikia.com
All places are located in Hillsborough County and the area
code is (813) unless otherwise stated.
National Hotlines
Crisis Hotline: 211
Domestic Abuse: 1-800-799-7233
Elder Hotline (60+): 1-800-963-5337
Gambling Problem: 1-800-522-4700
HIV/AIDS: 1-800-352-2437
Migrant Nat'l Assistance: 1-800-234-8848
Runaway Teens: 1-800-786-2929
Sexual Assault/Rape: 1-800-656-4673
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433
USDA Nat'l Hunger Hotline: 1-866-348-6479
Emergency Shelters
Amethyst Respite Center: 879-0494, 4403 W. MLK Blvd,
[Adult men and women inebriated (intoxication) substance
abuse shelter], www.actsfl.org
Christlike Ministries: 623-1099, 3011 Orient Rd,
(Men with criminal backgrounds; call for eligibility)
www.christlikeministry.org
Homeless Helping Homeless: 516-2700, 106 E. Floribraska,
(Single men/women and women with children),
www.homelesshh.com
Mary & Martha House: 641-7027, Confidential address,
(Women with female children <18 and male children <12),
www.marymarthahouse.org
Metropolitan Ministries: 209-1200, 2301 N. Tampa St,
(Families and single women), www.metromin.org
New Beginnings Missions Emergency Shelter: 446-7953,
901 E. Seward Ave, www.newbeginningsoftampa.com
River of Grace:223-3048
2801 N. Tampa St., (single men), www.riverofgrace.org
Salvation Army-Red Shield Lodge: 226-0055 X 297,
1514 N. Florida Ave,
(Single adult men and women; arrive at 4),
www.uss.salvationarmy.org
The Spring: 247-7233, Confidential address,
(Domestic abuse victims; screened first), www.thespring.org
Transitional Housing
ACTS: 879-1649, 4612 N 56th St, www.actsfl.org
Alpha House: 875-2024, 201 S. Tampania Ave,
(Pregnant women and their families),
www.alphahouseoftampa.org
Beth-El Mission: 633-1548, 18240 Hwy 301 S. Wimauma,
(Migrants), www.beth-el.info
Catholic Charities: 375-3933, 10069 Florida Ave,
(Persons with HIV/AIDS), www.ccdosp.org
Homeless Recovery: 276-2976, 2410 N. Tampa St, (Families)
Mary & Martha House: 641-7027, Confidential address,
(Women with female children<18 and male children<12),
www.marymarthahouse.org
New Beginnings of Tampa: 972-5220, 971-6961,
(Men and women), 1402 E. Chilkoot Ave,
www.newbeginningsoftampa.com
Project Return: 933-9020, 303 W. Waters Ave,
(Persons with mental disabilities), www.projectreturn.org
Salvation Army-Hope House: 226-0055, 1514 N. Florida Ave,
(Men), www.uss.salvationarmy.org
Salvation Army-Hospitality House: 226-0055,
1603 N. Florida Ave, (Women and children),
www.uss.salvationarmy.org
The Spring: 247-7233, Confidential address,
(Domestic abuse victims; qualification needed),
www.thespring.org
Uplift U: 209-1200, 2301 N. Tampa St, (Women and families),
www.metromin.org
Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 1205 E. 8th Ave,
(Persons with disabilities and/or veterans), www.voa-fla.org
Public Transportation
Angels Wings: 348-4820 X 827
Greyhound: 229-2174, 610 Polk St, www.greyhound.com
HART Line: 254-4278, 1211 N. Marion St, www.hartline.org
Sunshine Line: 272-7272, www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Youth Services
CINS/FINS: 272-6606, Confidential address,
(Reunite youth with family; ages 10-17),
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
The Gates: 272-6451, 3191 Clay Mangum Ln,
(Transitional housing for females out of foster care; ages 1621;
screened first)
Hillsborough Kids: Lazy Day Center for Youth Development:
225-1105, (Unaccompanied youth ages 16-22)
,
www.hillsboroughkids.org
Education
Homeless Education & Literacy Project: 315-4357,
School Social Work Services, (Children enrolled or pursuing
enrollment in Hillsborough County Public Schools),
www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/helpteam
Starting Right Now: 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd Number 231,
(Unaccompanied youth and/or families; referral needed from
school official), Email info@startingrightnow.org for more info
Housing
Affordable Rental Housing: 1-877-428-8844,
www.floridahousingsearch.org
Habitat For Humanity: 237-1978, 3736 E. Hillsborough Ave,
www.habitathillsborough.com
Hillsborough County Sec. 8: 903-3400 X 218,
3620 W. Humphrey St,
apply through www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Housing Authority of Plant City: 752-0569, 1306 Larrick Ln
Tampa Housing Authority: 253-0551, 1529 W. Main St,
www.thafl.com
Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 402 Reo St Suite 105,
(Persons with disabilities and/or veterans), www.voa-fla.org
Mental Health
Mental Health Care, Inc: 272-2311, 6220 N. Nebraska Ave,
(Drop-in center), www.mhcinc.org
North Side Mental Health Center: 977-8700,
12512 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, www.northsidemhc.org
Safe Place: 272-2168, 2015 N. Central Ave,
(Housing for persons with severe SPMI), www.mhcinc.org
Health Services
Francis House: 237-3066, 4703 N. Florida Ave,
(Persons with/at risk of HIV/AIDS), www.francishouse.org
Hillsborough County Health Center: www.hillscountyhealth.org
Downtown Health Center: 307-8000, 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd
Floyd Kelton Health Center: 307-8055,
4704-B W. Montgomery Ave
Hargrett Building Health Center: 307-8077,
2002 E. 26th Ave
Joyce Ely Health Center: 307-8056,
205 14th Ave S.E., Ruskin
North Hillsborough Health Center: 307-8053,
9827 N. Sheldon Rd
Plant City Health Center: 307-8057,
302 N. Michigan Ave, Plant City
Sulphur Springs Health Center: 307-8054,
8605 N. Mitchell Ave
Tuberculosis Clinic: 307-8047, 8515 N. Mitchell Ave
University Area Community Health Center: 307-8058,
13601 N. 22nd St
Judeo-Christian Health Clinic: 870-0395, 4118 N. MacDill Ave,
www.judeochristianhealthclinic.org
Suncoast Health Centers: www.suncoast-chc.org
Ruskin Health Center: 349-7800, 2814 14th Ave S.E., Ruskin
Tom Lee Community Health Center: 349-7700,
14254 S.R. 574, Dover
Plant City Family Care: 349-7600,
508 N. Maryland Ave, Plant City
Tampa Family Health Centers: www.tampachc.com
405-3939, 7814 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
272-6240, 4620 N. 22nd St
886-0950, 1502 E. Fowler Ave
490-1426, 2103 N. Rome Ave, W. Tampa
490-5420, 8213 W. Waters Ave
490-1957, 1514 N. Florida Ave
Please note: This guide is designed to help homeless people find assistance. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County does not endorse or regulate any agency or organization listed.
Revised: April 2011
Dental Veterans Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 Legal Services
Judeo Christian Health Clinic: 870-0395, 4120 ½ N. MacDill Ave,
(Teeth extractions above gum line only),
www.judeochristianhealthclinic.org
Tampa Family Health Centers: www.tampachc.com
405-3939, 7814 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
490-1957, 1514 N. Florida Ave
886-0950, 1502 E. Fowler Ave
Emergency Medical Services
Memorial Hospital: 873-6400, 2901 Swann Ave,
www.memorialhospitaltampa.com
St. Joseph's Hospital: 870-4000, 3001 W. MLK Blvd,
www.sjbhealth.org
St. Joseph's Hospital North: 443-7000, 4211 Van Dyke Rd, Lutz,
www.stjosephsnorth.com
Tampa General Hospital: 251-7000, 1 Tampa General Circle,
www.tgh.org
University Community Hospital: 971-6000, 3100 E. Fletcher Ave,
www.universitycommunityhospital.org
Health Care Plans
Access Florida Info Line (Medicaid): 1-866-762-2237,
www.myflorida.com
Florida Kid Care: 1-800-FLA-KIDS, www.healthykids.com
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan: 272-5555,
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Medicare: 1-800-772-1213, www.medicare.gov
Identification
Birth Certificates: 866-830-1906, 13601 N. 22nd St,
www.hillscountyhealth.org
Dept. of Motor Vehicles: 1-850-922-9000, refer to
www.flhsmv.gov for locations
Metropolitan Ministries FL State ID Help: 209-1044,
2301 N. Tampa St, (Tues: a.m.), www.metromin.org
Social Security Card: 1-800-772-1213, 4010 Gunn Hwy Suite 100,
www.socialsecurity.gov
Veterans
Athena House of Tampa Crossroads: 248-8387,
Confidential address, (Transitional housing for women
veterans), www.tampacrossroads.com
Hillsborough County Veterans Affairs: 975-2181,
10119 Windhorst Rd, www.hillsboroughcounty.org
James A Haley VA Hospital: 972-2000,
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd,
(Doctor appointment scheduling), www.tampa.va.gov
Liberty Manor: 352-7856, www.libertymanor.org
Emergency shelter: 9806 Myrtle St
Transitional housing: 10015 N. 9th St
VA Homeless Men Program: 979-3556,
10770 N. 46th St Suite A-400, www.tampa.va.gov
VA Homeless Outreach Program: 979-3592, www.tampa.va.gov
VA Homeless Women Program: 979-3565,
10770 N. 46 St Suite C-100, www.tampa.va.gov
VA National Call Center for Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
Veterans Health Care for Homeless: 979-3562,
10770 N. 46th St, www.tampa.va.gov
Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 402 Reo St Suite 105,
(Transitional housing for veterans), www.voa-fla.org
Substance Abuse Services
ACTS Assessment: 246-4899, 4612 N. 56th St
ACTS Detox: 367-2315, 3170 N. 50th St
Addiction Hotline: 1-877-286-5575
Alcohol Anonymous: 933-9123, 8019 N. Himes Ave Suite 104,
www.aatampa-area.org
Amethyst Respite Center: 879-0494, 4403 W. MLK Blvd
[Adult men/women inebriated (intoxication) substance abuse
shelter]
DACCO: 984-1818, 4422 E. Columbus Dr, www.dacco.org
Greater Ministries/Sharetime Ministries: 971-4647,
1110 139th Ave
Lighthouse Gospel Mission: 677-5220,
7211 S. 78th St, Riverview, www.lmin.org
Narcotics Anonymous: 879-4357, call for meeting locations,
www.tampa-na.org
New Beginnings: 972-5220, 1402 E. Chilkoot Ave
Rose Manor of Tampa Crossroads: 228-9226,
202 W. Columbus Dr, (Women inpatients only),
www.tampacrossroads.com
Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center: 972-0471,
13815 N. Salvation Army Ln, www.uss.salvationarmy.org
Tampa Crossroads Outpatient/Nonresidential: 238-8557,
5120 N. Nebraska Ave, (Men and women),
www.tampacrossroads.com
Financial Assistance
Family Support Services/Travelers Aid: 264-9949,
1 Crisis Center Plaza, www.crisiscenter.com
For Cash Assistance, Food Stamps & Medicaid:
1-866-762-2237, www.myflorida.com
Homeless Recovery: 276-2976, 2410 N. Tampa St,
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Salvation Army: 386-0539, 1603 N. Florida Ave,
www.salvationarmy.org
Starting Right Now: 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd Number 231,
(Unaccompanied youth and/or families, referral needed from
school official), Email info@startingrightnow.org for more info
Neighborhood Service Centers
Hillsborough County Health & Social Services: 272-5555,
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Lee Davis Neighborhood Service Center: 272-6533,
3402 N. 22nd St
Plant City Neighborhood Service Center: 757-3871,
307 N. Michigan Ave
Ruskin Neighborhood Service Center: 671-7741,
201 14th Ave S.E., Ruskin
Town & Country Neighborhood Service Center: 886-6177,
3550 W. Waters Ave Suite 106
University Area Neighborhood Service Center: 975-2153,
13605 N. 22nd St
West Tampa Neighborhood Service Center 272-5074,
2103 N. Rome Ave
Bay Area Legal Services Inc: 232-1343, 829 W. MLK Blvd,
www.bals.org
Hillsborough County Legal Info: 864-2280 X 204
(Automated legal info except on criminal and traffic law)
Hillsborough County Public defender: 272-5980,
700 E. Twiggs St, www.pd13.state.fl.us
Employment
Able Body Labor:
754-8977, 1102 S. Collins St, Plant City
290-9392, 7029 W. Hillsborough Ave
234-3633, 7243 N. Nebraska Ave
677-7227, 11130 U.S. Hwy 41, Gibsonton
621-2186 or 689-7162, 10907 Hwy 92
The Centre: 251-8437, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave
City of Tampa Employment Services: 274-8911,
www.tampagov.net
Hillsborough County Employees & Training: 744-5547
Job Helpline: 272-6975, www.hccsb.org
Labor Finders: www.laborfinders.com
654-0885, 219 Cook St, Brandon
752-1861, Plant City
881-0100, 7511 Winchester Dr
Labor Ready: www.laborready.com
661-4383, 110 E. Brandon Blvd, Brandon
719-1709, 604 S. Collin St, Plant City E., Seffner
626-1357, 5701 E. Columbus Dr, S. Tampa
632-8700, 14222 N. Nebraska Ave
Starting Right Now: 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd Number 231,
(Unaccompanied youth and/or families, referral needed from
school official), Email info@startingrightnow.org for more info
Tampa Crossroads Veteran’s Employment Network:
232-5627, 301 E. Sligh Ave,
(Job training and employment benefits for veterans)
www.tampacrossroads.com
Tampa Workforce Alliance: www.workforcetampa.com
Workforce Brandon: 930-7832,
9350 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 121
Workforce Plant City: 930-7880, HCC Campus,
2001 E. Cherry
Workforce Tampa: 930-7400, 9215 N. Florida Ave Suite 101
Vocational Rehab (Disabilities Only): www.rehabworks.org
707-7500, 1601 W. Reynolds St Suite 202, Plant City
233-3600, 1313 N. Tampa St Suite 801
930-7494, 9215 N. Florida Ave Suite 106
740-4700, 9250 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 315
Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 402 Reo St Suite 105,
(Persons with disabilities), www.voa-fla.org
Libraries/Free WIFI
273-3652, call to locate the public library in your area.
E-access cards available to use at all county libraries
Refer to Homeless Wiki for locations and hours.
Please note: This guide is designed to help homeless people find assistance. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County does not endorse or regulate any agency or organization listed.
Revised: April 2011
Hillsborough County Schedule of Hot Meals
Place Address Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Amazing Love 2801 N. 17th St
(Cornerstone Building)
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 2-8 p.m.
(Bagged lunch, toiletries, and
clothes)
Mon: 7 p.m.
Beth-El Temple 1510 W. Hillsborough Ave Tues: 630-730 p.m.
Brandon Church of God 406 Kingsway Rd, Brandon 2nd Sat of month: 10-11a
Celebration Church
(Formerly Northside)
16235 Lake Magdalene Sat: 1130 a.m.-1230 p.m.
(Meal and toiletries)
*Must bring ID
Center for Manifestation 3703 N. 30th St Sat: 2-3 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church 3304 E. Columbus Dr Sun: 1130 a.m.-1230 p.m. Thurs: 530-630 p.m.
Christlike Ministries 3011 Orient Rd Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. Mon-Fri: 12 p.m. Mon-Fri: 5 p.m.
Cynthia Pickney Ministries 12006 E. MLK Blvd, Seffner
(Able Body parking lot)
3rd Sat of month: 1-330 p.m.
Faith Café 3702 W. Kennedy Blvd Mon-Sat: 1130 a.m.-1230 p.m.
Faith Community Haitian
Church
6522 N. 43rd St Sun: 1-2 p.m.
Family of Christ Lutheran
Church
16190 Bruce B Downs Blvd
(Livingston & Fletcher; behind
Mall)
Wed: 630-730 p.m.
First Baptist of College Hill 3838 N. 29 St Mon-Fri: 12-1 p.m.
Good Samaritan 3302 N. Florida Ave Sat: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tues: 6 p.m.
Grace Family Church 14751 N. Nebraska Ave Mon & Tues: 6-730 p.m.
Highland Ave Church of Christ 2800 N. Highland Ave Wed & Thurs: 5-6 p.m.
Hood Temple A.M.E. Zion 3608 N. 26 St Tues: 5-6 p.m.
Hyde Park United Methodist
Church
500 W. Platt St Sun: 830-930 a.m.
I AM HOPE Café- Mango
(1st Baptist Church of Mango)
11619 E. MLK Blvd, Seffner Sat: 9-10 a.m. Mon, Tues, & Fri: 6-7 p.m.
I AM HOPE Cafe- Brandon
(Nazarene Church)
114 N. Kingsway Rd, Brandon Sat: 9-1030 a.m.
Lighthouse of Love
(Revival Outreach Center)
225 N. Dover Rd, Dover Sat: Arrive before 9 a.m.
Please note: This guide is designed to help homeless people find assistance. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County does not endorse or regulate any agency or organization listed.
Revised: April 2011
Mt. Olive Baptist Church 604 W. Ball St, Plant City Tues & Thurs: 12-1 p.m.
Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church 2909 N. Nebraska Ave Wed: 11-12 p.m.
New Beginnings 1402 E. Chilkoot Ave Mon-Sat: 1130-1230 p.m. Daily 5-6 p.m.
New Beginnings 1312 N. Tampa St
(Army/Navy Store parking Lot)
Sat: 10-11 a.m.
New Dawn Restoration Center 14413 N. Nebraska Ave Fri: 630-730 p.m.
Open Arms Church 1314 E. 18th Ave 2nd Sat of month:
Arrive at 9 a.m.
(Meal and clothes)
Portamento of Hope Café 107 Mason St, Brandon Mon, Wed, & Fri: 12-130 p.m.
Riverhill Church of God Corner of 34th St & MLK Blvd Wed: 6 p.m.
St. Mary's Community Church 904 E. Renfro, Plant City Wed: 12-1 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 509 E. Twiggs Mon-Fri: 1130-1230 p.m.
(Bagged lunches)
Tampa Underground Church 1300 E. 7th Ave, Ybor (Across
from Hampton Inn)
Thurs: 530-630 p.m.
The Well & Truth Outreach
Ministries
(Good Samaritan Inn)
3302 N. Florida Ave Wed & Sun: 730-830 a.m. Tues: 6-7 p.m.
Thy Will Be Done Ministries 1603 N. Florida Ave
(Parking lot)
Sat: 1-2 p.m.
Trinity Café (Salvation Army) 1603 N. Florida Ave Mon-Fri: Arrive at 10-1030
a.m. for a food ticket
Revised: April 2011
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 2011
STREET SURVIVAL GUIDE
www.homelessofhc.org
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 2011
STREET SURVIVAL GUIDE
Note: Many services require proper ID and documents. Calling
ahead of time or checking websites is highly recommended.
For a more detailed list of services, please see
www.tampabayhomeless.wikia.com
All places are located in Hillsborough County and the area
code is (813) unless otherwise stated.
National Hotlines
Crisis Hotline: 211
Domestic Abuse: 1-800-799-7233
Elder Hotline (60+): 1-800-963-5337
Gambling Problem: 1-800-522-4700
HIV/AIDS: 1-800-352-2437
Migrant Nat'l Assistance: 1-800-234-8848
Runaway Teens: 1-800-786-2929
Sexual Assault/Rape: 1-800-656-4673
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433
USDA Nat'l Hunger Hotline: 1-866-348-6479
Emergency Shelters
Amethyst Respite Center: 879-0494, 4403 W. MLK Blvd,
[Adult men and women inebriated (intoxication) substance
abuse shelter], www.actsfl.org
Christlike Ministries: 623-1099, 3011 Orient Rd,
(Men with criminal backgrounds; call for eligibility)
www.christlikeministry.org
Homeless Helping Homeless: 516-2700, 106 E. Floribraska,
(Single men/women and women with children),
www.homelesshh.com
Mary & Martha House: 641-7027, Confidential address,
(Women with female children <18 and male children <12),
www.marymarthahouse.org
Metropolitan Ministries: 209-1200, 2301 N. Tampa St,
(Families and single women), www.metromin.org
New Beginnings Missions Emergency Shelter: 446-7953,
901 E. Seward Ave, www.newbeginningsoftampa.com
River of Grace:223-3048
2801 N. Tampa St., (single men), www.riverofgrace.org
Salvation Army-Red Shield Lodge: 226-0055 X 297,
1514 N. Florida Ave,
(Single adult men and women; arrive at 4),
www.uss.salvationarmy.org
The Spring: 247-7233, Confidential address,
(Domestic abuse victims; screened first), www.thespring.org
Transitional Housing
ACTS: 879-1649, 4612 N 56th St, www.actsfl.org
Alpha House: 875-2024, 201 S. Tampania Ave,
(Pregnant women and their families),
www.alphahouseoftampa.org
Beth-El Mission: 633-1548, 18240 Hwy 301 S. Wimauma,
(Migrants), www.beth-el.info
Catholic Charities: 375-3933, 10069 Florida Ave,
(Persons with HIV/AIDS), www.ccdosp.org
Homeless Recovery: 276-2976, 2410 N. Tampa St, (Families)
Mary & Martha House: 641-7027, Confidential address,
(Women with female children<18 and male children<12),
www.marymarthahouse.org
New Beginnings of Tampa: 972-5220, 971-6961,
(Men and women), 1402 E. Chilkoot Ave,
www.newbeginningsoftampa.com
Project Return: 933-9020, 303 W. Waters Ave,
(Persons with mental disabilities), www.projectreturn.org
Salvation Army-Hope House: 226-0055, 1514 N. Florida Ave,
(Men), www.uss.salvationarmy.org
Salvation Army-Hospitality House: 226-0055,
1603 N. Florida Ave, (Women and children),
www.uss.salvationarmy.org
The Spring: 247-7233, Confidential address,
(Domestic abuse victims; qualification needed),
www.thespring.org
Uplift U: 209-1200, 2301 N. Tampa St, (Women and families),
www.metromin.org
Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 1205 E. 8th Ave,
(Persons with disabilities and/or veterans), www.voa-fla.org
Public Transportation
Angels Wings: 348-4820 X 827
Greyhound: 229-2174, 610 Polk St, www.greyhound.com
HART Line: 254-4278, 1211 N. Marion St, www.hartline.org
Sunshine Line: 272-7272, www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Youth Services
CINS/FINS: 272-6606, Confidential address,
(Reunite youth with family; ages 10-17),
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
The Gates: 272-6451, 3191 Clay Mangum Ln,
(Transitional housing for females out of foster care; ages 1621;
screened first)
Hillsborough Kids: Lazy Day Center for Youth Development:
225-1105, (Unaccompanied youth ages 16-22)
,
www.hillsboroughkids.org
Education
Homeless Education & Literacy Project: 315-4357,
School Social Work Services, (Children enrolled or pursuing
enrollment in Hillsborough County Public Schools),
www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/helpteam
Starting Right Now: 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd Number 231,
(Unaccompanied youth and/or families; referral needed from
school official), Email info@startingrightnow.org for more info
Housing
Affordable Rental Housing: 1-877-428-8844,
www.floridahousingsearch.org
Habitat For Humanity: 237-1978, 3736 E. Hillsborough Ave,
www.habitathillsborough.com
Hillsborough County Sec. 8: 903-3400 X 218,
3620 W. Humphrey St,
apply through www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Housing Authority of Plant City: 752-0569, 1306 Larrick Ln
Tampa Housing Authority: 253-0551, 1529 W. Main St,
www.thafl.com
Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 402 Reo St Suite 105,
(Persons with disabilities and/or veterans), www.voa-fla.org
Mental Health
Mental Health Care, Inc: 272-2311, 6220 N. Nebraska Ave,
(Drop-in center), www.mhcinc.org
North Side Mental Health Center: 977-8700,
12512 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, www.northsidemhc.org
Safe Place: 272-2168, 2015 N. Central Ave,
(Housing for persons with severe SPMI), www.mhcinc.org
Health Services
Francis House: 237-3066, 4703 N. Florida Ave,
(Persons with/at risk of HIV/AIDS), www.francishouse.org
Hillsborough County Health Center: www.hillscountyhealth.org
Downtown Health Center: 307-8000, 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd
Floyd Kelton Health Center: 307-8055,
4704-B W. Montgomery Ave
Hargrett Building Health Center: 307-8077,
2002 E. 26th Ave
Joyce Ely Health Center: 307-8056,
205 14th Ave S.E., Ruskin
North Hillsborough Health Center: 307-8053,
9827 N. Sheldon Rd
Plant City Health Center: 307-8057,
302 N. Michigan Ave, Plant City
Sulphur Springs Health Center: 307-8054,
8605 N. Mitchell Ave
Tuberculosis Clinic: 307-8047, 8515 N. Mitchell Ave
University Area Community Health Center: 307-8058,
13601 N. 22nd St
Judeo-Christian Health Clinic: 870-0395, 4118 N. MacDill Ave,
www.judeochristianhealthclinic.org
Suncoast Health Centers: www.suncoast-chc.org
Ruskin Health Center: 349-7800, 2814 14th Ave S.E., Ruskin
Tom Lee Community Health Center: 349-7700,
14254 S.R. 574, Dover
Plant City Family Care: 349-7600,
508 N. Maryland Ave, Plant City
Tampa Family Health Centers: www.tampachc.com
405-3939, 7814 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
272-6240, 4620 N. 22nd St
886-0950, 1502 E. Fowler Ave
490-1426, 2103 N. Rome Ave, W. Tampa
490-5420, 8213 W. Waters Ave
490-1957, 1514 N. Florida Ave
Please note: This guide is designed to help homeless people find assistance. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County does not endorse or regulate any agency or organization listed.
Revised: April 2011
Dental Veterans Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 Legal Services
Judeo Christian Health Clinic: 870-0395, 4120 ½ N. MacDill Ave,
(Teeth extractions above gum line only),
www.judeochristianhealthclinic.org
Tampa Family Health Centers: www.tampachc.com
405-3939, 7814 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
490-1957, 1514 N. Florida Ave
886-0950, 1502 E. Fowler Ave
Emergency Medical Services
Memorial Hospital: 873-6400, 2901 Swann Ave,
www.memorialhospitaltampa.com
St. Joseph's Hospital: 870-4000, 3001 W. MLK Blvd,
www.sjbhealth.org
St. Joseph's Hospital North: 443-7000, 4211 Van Dyke Rd, Lutz,
www.stjosephsnorth.com
Tampa General Hospital: 251-7000, 1 Tampa General Circle,
www.tgh.org
University Community Hospital: 971-6000, 3100 E. Fletcher Ave,
www.universitycommunityhospital.org
Health Care Plans
Access Florida Info Line (Medicaid): 1-866-762-2237,
www.myflorida.com
Florida Kid Care: 1-800-FLA-KIDS, www.healthykids.com
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan: 272-5555,
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Medicare: 1-800-772-1213, www.medicare.gov
Identification
Birth Certificates: 866-830-1906, 13601 N. 22nd St,
www.hillscountyhealth.org
Dept. of Motor Vehicles: 1-850-922-9000, refer to
www.flhsmv.gov for locations
Metropolitan Ministries FL State ID Help: 209-1044,
2301 N. Tampa St, (Tues: a.m.), www.metromin.org
Social Security Card: 1-800-772-1213, 4010 Gunn Hwy Suite 100,
www.socialsecurity.gov
Veterans
Athena House of Tampa Crossroads: 248-8387,
Confidential address, (Transitional housing for women
veterans), www.tampacrossroads.com
Hillsborough County Veterans Affairs: 975-2181,
10119 Windhorst Rd, www.hillsboroughcounty.org
James A Haley VA Hospital: 972-2000,
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd,
(Doctor appointment scheduling), www.tampa.va.gov
Liberty Manor: 352-7856, www.libertymanor.org
Emergency shelter: 9806 Myrtle St
Transitional housing: 10015 N. 9th St
VA Homeless Men Program: 979-3556,
10770 N. 46th St Suite A-400, www.tampa.va.gov
VA Homeless Outreach Program: 979-3592, www.tampa.va.gov
VA Homeless Women Program: 979-3565,
10770 N. 46 St Suite C-100, www.tampa.va.gov
VA National Call Center for Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
Veterans Health Care for Homeless: 979-3562,
10770 N. 46th St, www.tampa.va.gov
Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 402 Reo St Suite 105,
(Transitional housing for veterans), www.voa-fla.org
Substance Abuse Services
ACTS Assessment: 246-4899, 4612 N. 56th St
ACTS Detox: 367-2315, 3170 N. 50th St
Addiction Hotline: 1-877-286-5575
Alcohol Anonymous: 933-9123, 8019 N. Himes Ave Suite 104,
www.aatampa-area.org
Amethyst Respite Center: 879-0494, 4403 W. MLK Blvd
[Adult men/women inebriated (intoxication) substance abuse
shelter]
DACCO: 984-1818, 4422 E. Columbus Dr, www.dacco.org
Greater Ministries/Sharetime Ministries: 971-4647,
1110 139th Ave
Lighthouse Gospel Mission: 677-5220,
7211 S. 78th St, Riverview, www.lmin.org
Narcotics Anonymous: 879-4357, call for meeting locations,
www.tampa-na.org
New Beginnings: 972-5220, 1402 E. Chilkoot Ave
Rose Manor of Tampa Crossroads: 228-9226,
202 W. Columbus Dr, (Women inpatients only),
www.tampacrossroads.com
Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center: 972-0471,
13815 N. Salvation Army Ln, www.uss.salvationarmy.org
Tampa Crossroads Outpatient/Nonresidential: 238-8557,
5120 N. Nebraska Ave, (Men and women),
www.tampacrossroads.com
Financial Assistance
Family Support Services/Travelers Aid: 264-9949,
1 Crisis Center Plaza, www.crisiscenter.com
For Cash Assistance, Food Stamps & Medicaid:
1-866-762-2237, www.myflorida.com
Homeless Recovery: 276-2976, 2410 N. Tampa St,
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Salvation Army: 386-0539, 1603 N. Florida Ave,
www.salvationarmy.org
Starting Right Now: 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd Number 231,
(Unaccompanied youth and/or families, referral needed from
school official), Email info@startingrightnow.org for more info
Neighborhood Service Centers
Hillsborough County Health & Social Services: 272-5555,
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Lee Davis Neighborhood Service Center: 272-6533,
3402 N. 22nd St
Plant City Neighborhood Service Center: 757-3871,
307 N. Michigan Ave
Ruskin Neighborhood Service Center: 671-7741,
201 14th Ave S.E., Ruskin
Town & Country Neighborhood Service Center: 886-6177,
3550 W. Waters Ave Suite 106
University Area Neighborhood Service Center: 975-2153,
13605 N. 22nd St
West Tampa Neighborhood Service Center 272-5074,
2103 N. Rome Ave
Bay Area Legal Services Inc: 232-1343, 829 W. MLK Blvd,
www.bals.org
Hillsborough County Legal Info: 864-2280 X 204
(Automated legal info except on criminal and traffic law)
Hillsborough County Public defender: 272-5980,
700 E. Twiggs St, www.pd13.state.fl.us
Employment
Able Body Labor:
754-8977, 1102 S. Collins St, Plant City
290-9392, 7029 W. Hillsborough Ave
234-3633, 7243 N. Nebraska Ave
677-7227, 11130 U.S. Hwy 41, Gibsonton
621-2186 or 689-7162, 10907 Hwy 92
The Centre: 251-8437, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave
City of Tampa Employment Services: 274-8911,
www.tampagov.net
Hillsborough County Employees & Training: 744-5547
Job Helpline: 272-6975, www.hccsb.org
Labor Finders: www.laborfinders.com
654-0885, 219 Cook St, Brandon
752-1861, Plant City
881-0100, 7511 Winchester Dr
Labor Ready: www.laborready.com
661-4383, 110 E. Brandon Blvd, Brandon
719-1709, 604 S. Collin St, Plant City E., Seffner
626-1357, 5701 E. Columbus Dr, S. Tampa
632-8700, 14222 N. Nebraska Ave
Starting Right Now: 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd Number 231,
(Unaccompanied youth and/or families, referral needed from
school official), Email info@startingrightnow.org for more info
Tampa Crossroads Veteran’s Employment Network:
232-5627, 301 E. Sligh Ave,
(Job training and employment benefits for veterans)
www.tampacrossroads.com
Tampa Workforce Alliance: www.workforcetampa.com
Workforce Brandon: 930-7832,
9350 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 121
Workforce Plant City: 930-7880, HCC Campus,
2001 E. Cherry
Workforce Tampa: 930-7400, 9215 N. Florida Ave Suite 101
Vocational Rehab (Disabilities Only): www.rehabworks.org
707-7500, 1601 W. Reynolds St Suite 202, Plant City
233-3600, 1313 N. Tampa St Suite 801
930-7494, 9215 N. Florida Ave Suite 106
740-4700, 9250 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 315
Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 402 Reo St Suite 105,
(Persons with disabilities), www.voa-fla.org
Libraries/Free WIFI
273-3652, call to locate the public library in your area.
E-access cards available to use at all county libraries
Refer to Homeless Wiki for locations and hours.
Please note: This guide is designed to help homeless people find assistance. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County does not endorse or regulate any agency or organization listed.
Revised: April 2011
Hillsborough County Schedule of Hot Meals
Place Address Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Amazing Love 2801 N. 17th St
(Cornerstone Building)
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 2-8 p.m.
(Bagged lunch, toiletries, and
clothes)
Mon: 7 p.m.
Beth-El Temple 1510 W. Hillsborough Ave Tues: 630-730 p.m.
Brandon Church of God 406 Kingsway Rd, Brandon 2nd Sat of month: 10-11a
Celebration Church
(Formerly Northside)
16235 Lake Magdalene Sat: 1130 a.m.-1230 p.m.
(Meal and toiletries)
*Must bring ID
Center for Manifestation 3703 N. 30th St Sat: 2-3 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church 3304 E. Columbus Dr Sun: 1130 a.m.-1230 p.m. Thurs: 530-630 p.m.
Christlike Ministries 3011 Orient Rd Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. Mon-Fri: 12 p.m. Mon-Fri: 5 p.m.
Cynthia Pickney Ministries 12006 E. MLK Blvd, Seffner
(Able Body parking lot)
3rd Sat of month: 1-330 p.m.
Faith Café 3702 W. Kennedy Blvd Mon-Sat: 1130 a.m.-1230 p.m.
Faith Community Haitian
Church
6522 N. 43rd St Sun: 1-2 p.m.
Family of Christ Lutheran
Church
16190 Bruce B Downs Blvd
(Livingston & Fletcher; behind
Mall)
Wed: 630-730 p.m.
First Baptist of College Hill 3838 N. 29 St Mon-Fri: 12-1 p.m.
Good Samaritan 3302 N. Florida Ave Sat: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tues: 6 p.m.
Grace Family Church 14751 N. Nebraska Ave Mon & Tues: 6-730 p.m.
Highland Ave Church of Christ 2800 N. Highland Ave Wed & Thurs: 5-6 p.m.
Hood Temple A.M.E. Zion 3608 N. 26 St Tues: 5-6 p.m.
Hyde Park United Methodist
Church
500 W. Platt St Sun: 830-930 a.m.
I AM HOPE Café- Mango
(1st Baptist Church of Mango)
11619 E. MLK Blvd, Seffner Sat: 9-10 a.m. Mon, Tues, & Fri: 6-7 p.m.
I AM HOPE Cafe- Brandon
(Nazarene Church)
114 N. Kingsway Rd, Brandon Sat: 9-1030 a.m.
Lighthouse of Love
(Revival Outreach Center)
225 N. Dover Rd, Dover Sat: Arrive before 9 a.m.
Please note: This guide is designed to help homeless people find assistance. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County does not endorse or regulate any agency or organization listed.
Revised: April 2011
Mt. Olive Baptist Church 604 W. Ball St, Plant City Tues & Thurs: 12-1 p.m.
Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church 2909 N. Nebraska Ave Wed: 11-12 p.m.
New Beginnings 1402 E. Chilkoot Ave Mon-Sat: 1130-1230 p.m. Daily 5-6 p.m.
New Beginnings 1312 N. Tampa St
(Army/Navy Store parking Lot)
Sat: 10-11 a.m.
New Dawn Restoration Center 14413 N. Nebraska Ave Fri: 630-730 p.m.
Open Arms Church 1314 E. 18th Ave 2nd Sat of month:
Arrive at 9 a.m.
(Meal and clothes)
Portamento of Hope Café 107 Mason St, Brandon Mon, Wed, & Fri: 12-130 p.m.
Riverhill Church of God Corner of 34th St & MLK Blvd Wed: 6 p.m.
St. Mary's Community Church 904 E. Renfro, Plant City Wed: 12-1 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 509 E. Twiggs Mon-Fri: 1130-1230 p.m.
(Bagged lunches)
Tampa Underground Church 1300 E. 7th Ave, Ybor (Across
from Hampton Inn)
Thurs: 530-630 p.m.
The Well & Truth Outreach
Ministries
(Good Samaritan Inn)
3302 N. Florida Ave Wed & Sun: 730-830 a.m. Tues: 6-7 p.m.
Thy Will Be Done Ministries 1603 N. Florida Ave
(Parking lot)
Sat: 1-2 p.m.
Trinity Café (Salvation Army) 1603 N. Florida Ave Mon-Fri: Arrive at 10-1030
a.m. for a food ticket
Revised: April 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Homeless Stand Down and Health Fair
Please help spread the word about this Friday's Homeless Stand Down and Health Fair to all the homeless men and women you serve - veterans and civilians.The Stand Down is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W. Platt Street, Tampa.
The Hillsborough County Sunshine Line, along with Mental Health Care, will provide free transportation to and from the event. Pick up locations are:
Salvation Army, N. Florida Ave. (1 pick up at 8 a.m. only)
Homeless Recovery, 2410 N. Tampa St.
Metropolitan Ministries, 2301 N. Tampa St.
Please see, print and post the Stand Down transportation schedule for your clients.
Services and assistance available at the Stand Down include:
Social Services
Light Breakfast & Hot Lunch
Material Goods & Hygiene Products
Employment Services
ID's
Housing Assistance
Veteran Benefits and Programs
Food Stamp Applications
SSI/SSDI Assistance
Health Services
Cholesterol Screening
Blood Pressure Screening
Diabetes Screening
Mental Health Screening
HIV/AIDS Testing
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Screening
Legal Services
Legal Aid
Ex-offender Services
Miscellaneous
Hair Cuts
Showers (tentative)
The Homeless Coalition would like to thank all the organizations and individuals involved in planning the Stand Down as well as those participating in the event. The Stand Down is coordinated by the Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County, sponsored by Hillsborough County Homeless Reintegration Program and funded by Department of Labor.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Florida Coalition for the Homeless - ACTION ALERT - CALL ASAP
ACTION ALERT - CALL ASAP
SADOWSKI HOUSING TRUST FUND STILL IN JEOPARDY
House and Senate Conferees are making decisions today. Please pick up the phone as soon as you get this email- contact the offices of the following legislators before NOON today with the following message:
I URGE YOU NOT TO PERMANENTLY REDIRECT THE SADOWSKI HOUSING TRUST FUND DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX REVENUE INTO GENERAL REVENUE (SB 2154) OR THE PROPOSED SEED TRUST FUND (HB 7205, 7207)
Contact info is below.
Background for you information:
• Section 1 in SB 2154 would permanently redirect doc stamp revenue from the Sadowski Trust Funds to General Revenue. The Legislature does not need to do this in order to use housing trust money to balance the budget.
• HB 7205and 7207 (known as The SEED proposal) is the 'Super Trust Fund' in the House comprised of affordable housing, transportation and other trust fund monies. It permanently redirects doc stamps from the Housing Trust Funds to the SEED Trust Fund. The SEED proposal will make it more difficult politically for the Legislature to balance the budget because it would be easier to sweep the trust funds as they exist now for GR expenditures.
Please pass the above message to the following conferees:
In the Senate:
Senate Chair:
Alexander
Office: (850) 487-5044
Email: alexander.jd.web@flsenate.gov
Senate Vice-Chair:
Negron
Office: (850) 487-5088
Email: negron.joe.web@flsenate.gov
At-Large Conferees:
Gaetz
Office: (850) 487-5009
Email: gaetz.don.web@flsenate.gov
Gardiner
Office: (850) 487-5047
Email: gardiner.andy.web@flsenate.gov
Rich
Office: (850) 487-5103
Email: rich.nan.web@flsenate.gov
Siplin
Office: (850) 487-5190
Email: siplin.gary.web@flsenate.gov
Thrasher
Office: (850) 487-5030
Email: thrasher.john.web@flsenate.gov
Conference: Senate Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development Appropriations/ House Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
Chair:
Gaetz
Office: (850) 487-5009
Email: gaetz.don.web@flsenate.gov
Senate Conferees:
Benacquisto
Office: (850) 487-5356
Email: benacquisto.lizbeth.web@flsenate.gov
Bogdanoff
Office: (850) 487-5100
Email: bogdanoff.ellyn.web@flsenate.gov
Hill
Office: (850) 487-5024
Email: hill.tony.web@flsenate.gov
Latvala
Office: (850) 487-5075
Email: latvala.jack.web@flsenate.gov
Margolis
Office: (850) 487-5121
Email: margolis.gwen.web@flsenate.gov
Smith
Office: (850) 487-5112
Email: smith.chris.web@flsenate.gov
In the House:
House Chair:
Grimsley
Office: (850) 488-3457
Email: denise.grimsley@myfloridahouse.gov
At-Large Conferees:
Aubuchon
Office: (850) 488-7433
Email: gary.aubuchon@myfloridahouse.gov
Chestnut
Office: (850) 488-5794
Email: charles.chestnut@myfloridahouse.gov
Hukill
Office: (850) 488-6653
Email: dorothy.hukill@myfloridahouse.gov
Kreegel
Office: (850) 488-9175
Email: paige.kreegel@myfloridahouse.gov
Legg
Office: (850) 488-5522
Email: john.legg@myfloridahouse.gov
Lopez-Cantera
Office: (850) 488-4202
Email: carlos.lopez-cantera@myfloridahouse.gov
McKeel
Office: (850) 488-9890
Email: seth.mckeel@myfloridahouse.gov
Proctor
Office: (850) 488-2977
Email: bill.proctor@myfloridahouse.gov
Rouson
Office: (850) 488-0925
Email: darryl.rouson@myfloridahouse.gov
Sands
Office: (850) 488-0590
Email: franklin.sands@myfloridahouse.gov
Saunders
Office: (850) 488-9965
Email: ron.saunders@myfloridahouse.gov
Schenck
Office: (850) 488-6641
Email: robert.schenck@myfloridahouse.gov
Snyder
Office: (850) 488-8832
Email: william.snyder@myfloridahouse.gov
Weatherford
Office: (850) 488-5744
Email: will.weatherford@myfloridahouse.gov
Conference: House Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee /
Senate Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations
Chair:
Horner
Office: (850) 488-8992
Email: mike.horner@myfloridahouse.gov
House Conferees:
Berman
Office: (850) 488-1662
Email: lori.berman@myfloridahouse.gov
Bernard
Office: (850) 488-8632
Email: mack.bernard@myfloridahouse.gov
Brandes
Office: (850) 488-5719
Email: jeff.brandes@myfloridahouse.gov
Broxson
Office: (850) 488-8188
Email: doug.broxson@myfloridahouse.gov
Caldwell
Office: (850) 488-1541
Email: matt.caldwell@myfloridahouse.gov
Dorworth
Office: (850) 488-5843
Email: chris.dorworth@myfloridahouse.gov
Drake
Office: (850) 488-4726
Email: brad.drake@myfloridahouse.gov
Ray
Office: (850) 488-4388
Email: lake.ray@myfloridahouse.gov
Rogers
Office: (850) 488-8234
Email: hazelle.rogers@myfloridahouse.gov
Workman
Office: (850) 488-9720
Email: ritch.workman@myfloridahouse.gov
Take Action today -- the future of Sadowski Trust Funds depends upon it.
Florida Coalition for the Homeless
P.O. Box 3764
Tallahassee, FL 32315
1.877.205.0021
admin@fchonline.org
Friday, March 18, 2011
Florida Coalition for the Homeless
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
To those who have already completed the 2011 Homeless Count Survey - Thank you.
There is still time for everyone who has not completed the survey to do so. Your input is valued and needed by the Coalition staff to improve the experience and process for the 2013 Homeless Count.
Please take a few minutes to let us know what worked and what didn't, and offer suggestions on how to make the count better.
Click Here to take the Survey
Thanks you again to all our volunteers! We couldn't do the Homeless Count without you!
Please take a few minutes to let us know what worked and what didn't, and offer suggestions on how to make the count better.
Click Here to take the Survey
Thanks you again to all our volunteers! We couldn't do the Homeless Count without you!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
ACTION ALERT
Stop Budget Cuts - Call Representatives and Senators on Key Budget Committees by MONDAY!!!
As most of you are aware, Florida Governor Scott's budget proposes to eliminate all funding for homeless grants, programs and services, the Florida Office on Homelessness and Governor's Council and to actually purge the enacting legislation from the Florida Statutes. If successful, Florida would be one of only two states (the other being Wyoming) without a state Office on Homelessness, and would wipe out ten years of legislative progress addressing the plight of homelessness in our communities.
I know we all recognize the fiscal challenges facing our State and our local communities, but we must react with intelligence, compassion and a clear sense of the costs of our actions.
The Florida Coalition for the Homeless and our partner organization stand ready to work with Florida legislators throughout the appropriations process to ensure that the most pain is not inflicted on the backs of those that are already our most vulnerable citizens.
We will work hard to make our case to at the very least, maintain the status quo in regards to current funding level, programs and services.
But, all is not yet lost, and we need your help!
This past Wednesday, DCF presented these proposed cuts to the House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Chair of the Committee has asked for members' comments no later than next Tuesday, March 1st, so now is the time to make your calls!
We ask that you carve 15 minutes out of your day tomorrow, over the weekend or at the latest Monday, to place phone calls to all Subcommittee members listed in the list below. Also, legislators will be in their home districts next prior to the opening of the legislative session, providing a great opportunity to meet with them personally.
Florida House of Representatives - Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
Hudson, Matt (R), Chair
(850) 488-1028
Matt.Hudson@myfloridahouse.gov
Roberson, Kenneth L. (R), Vice Chair
(850) 488-0060
Kenneth.Roberson@myfloridahouse.gov
Pafford, Mark S. (D), Democratic Ranking Member
(850) 488-0175
Mark.Pafford@myfloridahouse.gov
Chestnut IV, Charles S. (D)
(850) 488-5794
Charles.Chestnut@myfloridahouse.gov
Corcoran, Richard (R)
(850) 488-8528
Richard.Corcoran@myfloridahouse.gov
Cruz, Janet (D)
(850) 488-9460
Janet.Cruz@myfloridahouse.gov
Davis, Daniel (R)
(850) 488-5102
Daniel.Davis@myfloridahouse.gov
Diaz, Jose Felix (R)
(850) 488-3616
(850) 921-0761 fax
(305) 488-6802 fax
Jose.Diaz@myfloridahouse.gov
Frishe, James C. (R)
(850) 488-9960
James.Frishe@myfloridahouse.gov
Harrell, Gayle B. (R)
(850) 488-8749
Gail.Harrell@myfloridahouse.gov
Randolph, Scott (D)
(850) 488-0660
Scott.Randolph@myfloridahouse.gov
Schwartz, Elaine J. (D)
(850) 488-0465
Elaine.Schwartz@myfloridahouse.gov
Steube, W. Gregory (R)
(850) 488-6341
Greg.Steube@myfloridahouse.gov
Wood, John (R)
(850) 488-2721
John.Wood@myfloridahouse.gov
Young, Dana D. (R)
(850) 488-2770
Dana.Young@myfloridahouse.gov
DCF presented the proposed cuts to the Senate Health and Human Services Subcommittee the week before, and I also urge you to contact these Senate members listed below.
Our Tallahassee-based advocate informs me that the Senate side is going to be all the more challenging to turn around, but I would start with Sen. Negron who chairs the Subcommittee, Sen. Gaetz and Sen. Oelrich as I understand that have expressed concern for homeless children and veterans. Any local information you can present to them in regard to these two subpopulations may be particular helpful in swaying their consideration and garnering their support for our position.
Florida Senate-Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations
Senator Joe Negron (R), Chair
(850) 487-5088
negron.joe.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Nan H. Rich (D) , Vice Chair
(850) 487-5103
(954) 747-7935 fax
rich.nan.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Don Gaetz (R)
(850) 487-5009
gaetz.don.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Rene Garcia (R)
(850) 487-5106
(305) 634-3110 fax
garcia.rene.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Steve Oelrich (R)
(850) 487-5020
oelrich.steve.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Garrett Richter (R)
(850) 487-5124
richter.garrett.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Eleanor Sobel (D)
(850) 487-5097
sobel.eleanor.web@flsenate.gov
Remember: Be passionate but polite!
Governor Scott's budget proposal low-lights:
1) eliminates all Challenge Grant funding which supports local homeless and prevention services. This year 28 continuums received a total of $2,031,354 to provide these desperately needed services.
2) eliminates all staffing grants for local homeless coalitions. This year homeless coalitions each received $12,600 each to support office operations with a total of $345,729 provided state-wide.
3) eliminates the Office on Homelessness along with two (2) staff positions and funding for the Governor's Council on Homelessness. This year the funding level is $436,353 to provide the state support necessary to make local CoCs and coalitions successful.
4) eliminates the Homeless Housing Assistance Grant program. This year $3 million was granted to 6 local communities to create 348 units of housing for homeless individuals and families.
5) does not restore the Homeless Grant-in-Aid program which had provided 80% of all state funding to local coalitions until de-funded 2 years ago.
6) prohibits state funding from being used to support Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Programs throughout the state.
7) raids and eliminates the state's (Sadowski) affordable housing trust fund; instead an estimated $37.5 million in documentary stamp revenue in the trust fund for 2011-2012 would be swept into the General Revenue.
8) and in the final blow, the Governor's proposal repeals the authorizing legislation for the State Office of Homelessness, the Council on Homelessness, Challenge Grant program and Homeless Housing Assistance Grant program. If adopted, these innovative, progressive Florida homeless initiatives--10 years in the making--would come to an end on July 1, 2011.
Thank you for your dedication to continuing to serve those most in need in our community.
As most of you are aware, Florida Governor Scott's budget proposes to eliminate all funding for homeless grants, programs and services, the Florida Office on Homelessness and Governor's Council and to actually purge the enacting legislation from the Florida Statutes. If successful, Florida would be one of only two states (the other being Wyoming) without a state Office on Homelessness, and would wipe out ten years of legislative progress addressing the plight of homelessness in our communities.
I know we all recognize the fiscal challenges facing our State and our local communities, but we must react with intelligence, compassion and a clear sense of the costs of our actions.
The Florida Coalition for the Homeless and our partner organization stand ready to work with Florida legislators throughout the appropriations process to ensure that the most pain is not inflicted on the backs of those that are already our most vulnerable citizens.
We will work hard to make our case to at the very least, maintain the status quo in regards to current funding level, programs and services.
But, all is not yet lost, and we need your help!
This past Wednesday, DCF presented these proposed cuts to the House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Chair of the Committee has asked for members' comments no later than next Tuesday, March 1st, so now is the time to make your calls!
We ask that you carve 15 minutes out of your day tomorrow, over the weekend or at the latest Monday, to place phone calls to all Subcommittee members listed in the list below. Also, legislators will be in their home districts next prior to the opening of the legislative session, providing a great opportunity to meet with them personally.
Florida House of Representatives - Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
Hudson, Matt (R), Chair
(850) 488-1028
Matt.Hudson@myfloridahouse.gov
Roberson, Kenneth L. (R), Vice Chair
(850) 488-0060
Kenneth.Roberson@myfloridahouse.gov
Pafford, Mark S. (D), Democratic Ranking Member
(850) 488-0175
Mark.Pafford@myfloridahouse.gov
Chestnut IV, Charles S. (D)
(850) 488-5794
Charles.Chestnut@myfloridahouse.gov
Corcoran, Richard (R)
(850) 488-8528
Richard.Corcoran@myfloridahouse.gov
Cruz, Janet (D)
(850) 488-9460
Janet.Cruz@myfloridahouse.gov
Davis, Daniel (R)
(850) 488-5102
Daniel.Davis@myfloridahouse.gov
Diaz, Jose Felix (R)
(850) 488-3616
(850) 921-0761 fax
(305) 488-6802 fax
Jose.Diaz@myfloridahouse.gov
Frishe, James C. (R)
(850) 488-9960
James.Frishe@myfloridahouse.gov
Harrell, Gayle B. (R)
(850) 488-8749
Gail.Harrell@myfloridahouse.gov
Randolph, Scott (D)
(850) 488-0660
Scott.Randolph@myfloridahouse.gov
Schwartz, Elaine J. (D)
(850) 488-0465
Elaine.Schwartz@myfloridahouse.gov
Steube, W. Gregory (R)
(850) 488-6341
Greg.Steube@myfloridahouse.gov
Wood, John (R)
(850) 488-2721
John.Wood@myfloridahouse.gov
Young, Dana D. (R)
(850) 488-2770
Dana.Young@myfloridahouse.gov
DCF presented the proposed cuts to the Senate Health and Human Services Subcommittee the week before, and I also urge you to contact these Senate members listed below.
Our Tallahassee-based advocate informs me that the Senate side is going to be all the more challenging to turn around, but I would start with Sen. Negron who chairs the Subcommittee, Sen. Gaetz and Sen. Oelrich as I understand that have expressed concern for homeless children and veterans. Any local information you can present to them in regard to these two subpopulations may be particular helpful in swaying their consideration and garnering their support for our position.
Florida Senate-Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations
Senator Joe Negron (R), Chair
(850) 487-5088
negron.joe.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Nan H. Rich (D) , Vice Chair
(850) 487-5103
(954) 747-7935 fax
rich.nan.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Don Gaetz (R)
(850) 487-5009
gaetz.don.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Rene Garcia (R)
(850) 487-5106
(305) 634-3110 fax
garcia.rene.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Steve Oelrich (R)
(850) 487-5020
oelrich.steve.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Garrett Richter (R)
(850) 487-5124
richter.garrett.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Eleanor Sobel (D)
(850) 487-5097
sobel.eleanor.web@flsenate.gov
Remember: Be passionate but polite!
Governor Scott's budget proposal low-lights:
1) eliminates all Challenge Grant funding which supports local homeless and prevention services. This year 28 continuums received a total of $2,031,354 to provide these desperately needed services.
2) eliminates all staffing grants for local homeless coalitions. This year homeless coalitions each received $12,600 each to support office operations with a total of $345,729 provided state-wide.
3) eliminates the Office on Homelessness along with two (2) staff positions and funding for the Governor's Council on Homelessness. This year the funding level is $436,353 to provide the state support necessary to make local CoCs and coalitions successful.
4) eliminates the Homeless Housing Assistance Grant program. This year $3 million was granted to 6 local communities to create 348 units of housing for homeless individuals and families.
5) does not restore the Homeless Grant-in-Aid program which had provided 80% of all state funding to local coalitions until de-funded 2 years ago.
6) prohibits state funding from being used to support Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Programs throughout the state.
7) raids and eliminates the state's (Sadowski) affordable housing trust fund; instead an estimated $37.5 million in documentary stamp revenue in the trust fund for 2011-2012 would be swept into the General Revenue.
8) and in the final blow, the Governor's proposal repeals the authorizing legislation for the State Office of Homelessness, the Council on Homelessness, Challenge Grant program and Homeless Housing Assistance Grant program. If adopted, these innovative, progressive Florida homeless initiatives--10 years in the making--would come to an end on July 1, 2011.
Thank you for your dedication to continuing to serve those most in need in our community.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Coffee for a Cause
Homeless people are fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters. They are our neighbors and co-workers. For some of us, they are our friends.
In fact, with the highest rate of homelessness in the state of Florida, Hillsborough County's homeless population reflects the diversity of our entire community. And nearly all of the homeless people in Hillsborough County became homeless here, in Florida.
Some have been homeless for many years; others, for just a few months. Some, at one point in their lives, "had it all" but due to bad choices or a series of unfortunate circumstances, found themselves on the streets.
Theirs are the faces of homelessness, real people who, more often than not, share upbringings, experiences and aspirations with the rest of us.
A Mother. Minister. High school student. Technical engineer. Accounting professional. They may not be who you expected
In a partnership with JavaMo Coffee, they have created a "Home Again" premium gourmet coffee and "Home Again" blended cocoa to help support the Coalition's "Unexpected Faces, Unexpected Places" Speakers Bureau. Forty (40) percent of the sales of these products will go directly to these efforts. To purchase the "Home Again" coffee and cocoa, online at http://javamo.com/fundraiser_NCH.shtml. (Note: While the coupon code is NCH, all orders at this time benefits our speakers bureau; or contact margaret@homelessofhc.org or tracey@homelessofhc.org, the Coalition's Speakers Bureau coordinators.
In fact, with the highest rate of homelessness in the state of Florida, Hillsborough County's homeless population reflects the diversity of our entire community. And nearly all of the homeless people in Hillsborough County became homeless here, in Florida.
Some have been homeless for many years; others, for just a few months. Some, at one point in their lives, "had it all" but due to bad choices or a series of unfortunate circumstances, found themselves on the streets.
Theirs are the faces of homelessness, real people who, more often than not, share upbringings, experiences and aspirations with the rest of us.
A Mother. Minister. High school student. Technical engineer. Accounting professional. They may not be who you expected
In a partnership with JavaMo Coffee, they have created a "Home Again" premium gourmet coffee and "Home Again" blended cocoa to help support the Coalition's "Unexpected Faces, Unexpected Places" Speakers Bureau. Forty (40) percent of the sales of these products will go directly to these efforts. To purchase the "Home Again" coffee and cocoa, online at http://javamo.com/fundraiser_NCH.shtml. (Note: While the coupon code is NCH, all orders at this time benefits our speakers bureau; or contact margaret@homelessofhc.org or tracey@homelessofhc.org, the Coalition's Speakers Bureau coordinators.
ACTION ALERT
Gov. Budgets Cuts ALL Homeless Funding and Programs
Governor's Scott's proposed budget cuts ALL $6 million in homeless funding! This includes:
$3,000,000 for Homeless Housing Assistance Grants
$2,031,354 in Challenge Grant
$ 345,729 in local homeless coalition staffing grants (Hillsborough gets $12,000)
Florida has at least 57,643 homeless people (2009 numbers). $6 million is roughly $104 per homeless person - a very small amount.
The budget also includes language that would repeal the authorizing legislation in section 420.622, F.S., for the State Office of Homelessness, the Council on Homelessness, Challenge Grant program, and Homeless Housing Assistance Grant program. If enacted, these homeless initiatives would end on July 1, 2011.
WHAT YOU CAN DO - TAKE ACTION NOW!!!!
Call the Governor's Office and ALL your State Representatives and Senators and let them know you oppose these cuts.
Let them know you,
• Care about your homeless neighbors and oppose these cuts - to the funding and repealing the programs
• These cuts will hurt your community by eliminating services and new housing - critically needed to help get homeless families and individuals back on their feet
• The $6 million equals a mere $104 per homeless person in our state
• Share any story you have about someone being helped through these programs.
Share this email with your co-workers, friends and family, Face Book friends (use the Face Book link button at the top of this email) and other social media contacts, associates, memberships, volunteers and anyone you know cares about their homeless neighbors.
HOW TO CONTACT the Governor, Senators and Representatives
Governor Scott's Office - (850) 488-7146 (to send email, go to www.flgov.com, select contact Governor Scott, and then email Governor Scott.)
Know who your State Senator and Representative are but not how to contact them? Find their contact information in the 2011 Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation directory.
Don't know who your State Senator and Representative is?
To find out who your State Senator is and how to contact them, visit http://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/Find and enter your address.
To find out who your State Representative is and how to contact them, visit http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx, click on 'find your representative' and enter your address
Please call TODAY and let them know you do not support these cuts!!!
Governor's Scott's proposed budget cuts ALL $6 million in homeless funding! This includes:
$3,000,000 for Homeless Housing Assistance Grants
$2,031,354 in Challenge Grant
$ 345,729 in local homeless coalition staffing grants (Hillsborough gets $12,000)
Florida has at least 57,643 homeless people (2009 numbers). $6 million is roughly $104 per homeless person - a very small amount.
The budget also includes language that would repeal the authorizing legislation in section 420.622, F.S., for the State Office of Homelessness, the Council on Homelessness, Challenge Grant program, and Homeless Housing Assistance Grant program. If enacted, these homeless initiatives would end on July 1, 2011.
WHAT YOU CAN DO - TAKE ACTION NOW!!!!
Call the Governor's Office and ALL your State Representatives and Senators and let them know you oppose these cuts.
Let them know you,
• Care about your homeless neighbors and oppose these cuts - to the funding and repealing the programs
• These cuts will hurt your community by eliminating services and new housing - critically needed to help get homeless families and individuals back on their feet
• The $6 million equals a mere $104 per homeless person in our state
• Share any story you have about someone being helped through these programs.
Share this email with your co-workers, friends and family, Face Book friends (use the Face Book link button at the top of this email) and other social media contacts, associates, memberships, volunteers and anyone you know cares about their homeless neighbors.
HOW TO CONTACT the Governor, Senators and Representatives
Governor Scott's Office - (850) 488-7146 (to send email, go to www.flgov.com, select contact Governor Scott, and then email Governor Scott.)
Know who your State Senator and Representative are but not how to contact them? Find their contact information in the 2011 Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation directory.
Don't know who your State Senator and Representative is?
To find out who your State Senator is and how to contact them, visit http://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/Find and enter your address.
To find out who your State Representative is and how to contact them, visit http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx, click on 'find your representative' and enter your address
Please call TODAY and let them know you do not support these cuts!!!
Friday, January 21, 2011
2011 Homeless Count in Hillsborough County
Volunteers and Donations Needed
for 2011 Homeless Count
The 2011 Homeless Count in Hillsborough County will take place on Thursday, January 27, 2011. There are many ways individuals and groups can get involved to help their homeless neighbors.
Click here to sign up to voluteer.
Donate
Collect and donate new socks and rain ponchos to be handed out as a 'thank you' to our homeless neighbors for taking time to complete the brief survey. Donations are needed no later than January 24.
Donations can also be dropped off at:
• Positive SPIN - (North Tampa) - 7628 N. 56th Street, Suite 18, Tampa, 33617; (813)977-7677 - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F
• BioScript (Central Tampa/Ybor) - 1315 E. 7th Ave., Suite 101, Tampa, 33605; (813) 247-4324; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., M-F
• Homeless Coalition Office - 2015 N. Nebraska Ave., 2nd Floor, Tampa, 33602 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., M-F.
Be a Counter
Volunteers are needed to canvass the County in 4-hour shifts between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. Volunteers work in 3-person teams, with at least one person with experience doing the count, and focus on designated areas in the County.
(All count volunteers will have to attend a pre-count training. See training schedule for dates/times.)
Staff the Phone Bank
Volunteers are needed between 4:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. to answer phones and conduct a brief phone survey with callers who are homeless, including people living doubled up. The 2011 Homeless Count phone bank will be located at News Channel 8 near downtown Tampa.
(All count volunteers will have to attend a pre-count training. See training schedule for dates/times.)
Adopt an Area
Groups, organizations and faith communities that work with homeless people, neighborhood associations that want to help and any other groups can "Adopt an Area" around their location to conduct the count.
Support the Count
Financial donations are needed to help off-set the cost to conduct the count. They are critical to the success of the effort as the Coalition receives no federal, state or local government funding for this project.
Make a donation online. Please 'designate' your donation to the 2011 Count in the optional designation box.
Checks can be mailed to: Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County, PO Box 360181, Tampa, FL 33673-0181; please put "Count 2011" in the memo line.
Assist with Post-Count Data Entry
Once all the Count survey information is collected, it has to be entered into the UNITY Information Network System.
Sign up to help with Post-Count Data Entry.
Special Thanks to the 2011 Homeless Count Sponsors:
Visionary Sponsors
Innovator Sponsors
Bailey Family Foundation
Metropolitan Ministries
Mental Health Care
TECO Energy Foundation
Trendsetter Sponsor
Tampa Crossroads
Leader Sponsors
Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordination Office - DACCO
Francis House
Project Return
Salvation Army - Tampa Area Command
for 2011 Homeless Count
The 2011 Homeless Count in Hillsborough County will take place on Thursday, January 27, 2011. There are many ways individuals and groups can get involved to help their homeless neighbors.
Click here to sign up to voluteer.
Donate
Collect and donate new socks and rain ponchos to be handed out as a 'thank you' to our homeless neighbors for taking time to complete the brief survey. Donations are needed no later than January 24.
Donations can also be dropped off at:
• Positive SPIN - (North Tampa) - 7628 N. 56th Street, Suite 18, Tampa, 33617; (813)977-7677 - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F
• BioScript (Central Tampa/Ybor) - 1315 E. 7th Ave., Suite 101, Tampa, 33605; (813) 247-4324; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., M-F
• Homeless Coalition Office - 2015 N. Nebraska Ave., 2nd Floor, Tampa, 33602 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., M-F.
Be a Counter
Volunteers are needed to canvass the County in 4-hour shifts between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. Volunteers work in 3-person teams, with at least one person with experience doing the count, and focus on designated areas in the County.
(All count volunteers will have to attend a pre-count training. See training schedule for dates/times.)
Staff the Phone Bank
Volunteers are needed between 4:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. to answer phones and conduct a brief phone survey with callers who are homeless, including people living doubled up. The 2011 Homeless Count phone bank will be located at News Channel 8 near downtown Tampa.
(All count volunteers will have to attend a pre-count training. See training schedule for dates/times.)
Adopt an Area
Groups, organizations and faith communities that work with homeless people, neighborhood associations that want to help and any other groups can "Adopt an Area" around their location to conduct the count.
Support the Count
Financial donations are needed to help off-set the cost to conduct the count. They are critical to the success of the effort as the Coalition receives no federal, state or local government funding for this project.
Make a donation online. Please 'designate' your donation to the 2011 Count in the optional designation box.
Checks can be mailed to: Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County, PO Box 360181, Tampa, FL 33673-0181; please put "Count 2011" in the memo line.
Assist with Post-Count Data Entry
Once all the Count survey information is collected, it has to be entered into the UNITY Information Network System.
Sign up to help with Post-Count Data Entry.
Special Thanks to the 2011 Homeless Count Sponsors:
Visionary Sponsors
Innovator Sponsors
Bailey Family Foundation
Metropolitan Ministries
Mental Health Care
TECO Energy Foundation
Trendsetter Sponsor
Tampa Crossroads
Leader Sponsors
Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordination Office - DACCO
Francis House
Project Return
Salvation Army - Tampa Area Command
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