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Help for single moms
Hi I was wondering if anyone knows of any programs that help single moms with housing or daycare in the area.
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Permalink Reply by Kiki on -
For daycare I know of
ELC Early Learning Coalition
I think maybe Peaceful Paths might can offer assistance with housing...I am not 100% sure though.
This is a great website that offers a list of resources available in the community
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Permalink Reply by Kiki on
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I found this too
UNITED WAY 2-1-1 FOR NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA
BASIC NEEDS RESOURCE LIST FOR ALACHUA COUNTY
EMERGENCY FOOD
American Red Cross (food voucher for disaster/fire victims) (352) 376-4669
Catholic Charities (pantry food) (352) 372-0294
Gainesville Community Ministry (pantry food) (352) 372-8162
High Springs Social Services (pantry food) (386) 454-1000
Salvation Army (pantry food; dinner served at 4:00 p.m.) (352) 376-1743
St. Francis House (lunch served 10:30am-1:00pm) (352) 378-9079
United Way 2-1-1 for North Central Florida (maintains list of other pantries) 2-1-1 or (352) 332-4636
LONG-TERM FOOD PROGRAMS
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank (commodities information) (352) 336-0839
Food Stamp program (866) 762-2237
Eldercare of Alachua County (congregate and home-delivered meals 60+) (352) 265-9040
SHARE Tampa Bay (food co-op) (800) 536-3379
WIC Program (women with children under 5) (352) 392-2757
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Arbor House (pregnant women 18+) (352) 371-2229
Pleasant Place (pregnant teens) (352) 373-6993
Interface Youth Shelter (youth 10-17, runaways) (800) 854-5377
Salvation Army (men) (352) 376-1743
Peaceful Paths (domestic violence) (352) 377-8255
St. Francis House (352) 378-9079
Interfaith Hospitality Network (352) 378-2030
VetSpace (veterans) (352) 244-5106
Volunteers of America of Florida (transitional housing for veterans) (352) 377-9440
LONG-TERM HOUSING
Alachua County Housing Authority (352) 372-2549
Community Action Agency (home-ownership, rehab, repairs) (352) 373-7667
Gainesville Housing Authority (352) 334-4000
Habitat for Humanity (352) 378-4663
Neighborhood Housing Development Corporation (352) 380-9119
SHIP Program (low income home-ownership/repairs)
Gainesville Department of Community Development (352) 334-5026
Alachua County Growth Management (352) 264-7013
United Way 2-1-1 for North Central Florida (maintains affordable housing list) 2-1-1 or (352) 332-4636
RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Alachua County Social Services (352) 264-6750
Catholic Charities (352) 372-0294
Community Action Agency (352) 373-7667
Eldercare of Alachua County (60+ utility only) (352) 265-9040
Gainesville Community Ministry (352) 372-8162
High Springs Social Services (386) 454-1000
Salvation Army (utility only) (352) 376-1743
FURNITURE-FREE/LOW COST
Salvation Army (free for disaster survivors) (352) 376-1743
Christians Concerned for the Community (free) (352) 371-1768
Goodwill Industries (352) 376-9041
Gainesville Community Ministry (thrift shop/clothing assistance) (352) 372-8125/378-3654
Habitat for Humanity (352) 373-5728
United Way 2-1-1 for North Central Florida (maintains list of local thrift shops) 2-1-1 or (352) 332-4636
CLOTHING FREE/LOW COST
Gainesville Community Ministry (thrift shop/clothing assistance) (352) 372-8125/378-3654
Goodwill Industries (352) 376-9041
High Springs Social Service (free) (386) 454-1000
Haven Hospice Attic (free with referral letter) (352) 378-7484
Junior League Thrift Shop (free with referral letter) (352) 372-1710
Peaceful Path Thrift Shop (free with referral letter) (352) 379-3133
Salvation Army (free with voucher to thrift store) (352) 376-1743
TRANSPORTATION
Alachua County Social Services (bus tokens) (352) 264-6750
AlachuWAY CATS (386) 418-4079
Center for Independent Living (ADA card for disabled) (352) 378-7474
Eldercare of Alachua County (60+) (352) 265-9040
MV Transport (352) 375-2784
Regional Transit System (bus system) (352) 334-2600
Salvation Army (Limited RTS vouchers) (352) 376-1743
JOB SEARCH/TRAINING
Alachua County Public Schools (adult education, GED) (352) 955-7632
Displaced Homemakers Program (women 35+) (352) 395-5047
Experience Works (55+) (352) 244-5108
Florida Works One Stop (352) 955-2245
Job Corps (youth 16-24) (352) 377-2555
Job Junction (352) 335-1311
Santa Fe College Career Resource Center (352) 395-5824
Vocational Rehabilitation (352) 955-3200
Youth Employment Program (teens 14-20) (352) 955-2245
United Way 2-1-1 for North Central Florida (maintains a list of job lines) 2-1-1 or (352) 332-4636
BUDGET/CREDIT COUNSELING
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Mid-Florida, Inc. (debt management) (352) 371-2227
Alachua County Extension Service (financial management) (352) 955-2402
DAY CARE INFORMATION
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County (ext. 109) (352) 375-4110
Alachua County Health Department (list of licensed in-home day care) (352) 334-7930
OTHER HELPFUL NUMBERS
Abuse Hotline (800) 962-2873
ACORN Clinic (medical/dental) (352) 485-1133/485-2772
Alachua County Crisis Center (352) 264-6789
Alachua County Health Department (352) 334-7900
Alachua County Library District (352) 334-3900
Alachua County Sheriff (352) 367-4000
Center for Independent Living (disabled) (352) 378-7474
Department of Children and Families (352) 955-5010
Elder Helpline (800) 262-2243
Gainesville Police (352) 334-2400
Gainesville Regional Utilities (352) 334-3434
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare (352) 374-5600
Poison Control Hotline (800) 222-1222
Rumor Control (disasters, situations of community concern) 3-1-1 or (352) 264-6557
Three Rivers Legal Services (352) 372-0519
Social Security Administration (352) 375-4178/ (800) 772-1213
US Post Office (all postal information) (800) 275-8777
United Way 2-1-1 for North Central Florida
6031 NW 1st Place, Gainesville, Florida 32607-2025
To get or give help call 2-1-1
Phone: (352) 332-4636 Fax: (352) 331-2111
E-mail: info@unitedwayncfl.org Web site: www.unitedwayncfl.org
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Downin on -
Thank you but I tried them and according to them I make too much money even though I can barely pay all the bills.
Kia said:For daycare I know of
ELC Early Learning Coalition
I think maybe Peaceful Paths might can offer assistance with housing...I am not 100% sure though.
This is a great website that offers a list of resources available in the community
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Permalink Reply by Kluber on -
Have you tried Catholic Charities? You don't have to be Catholic - 96% of the people they assist are NOT Catholic. 352-372-0294 in the Gainesville area.
Have you applied for child support?
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Permalink Reply by Mistie Parker on
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As far as housing goes I only know of one descent place. Madison Cove Apartments on Archer Road is income based. The application fee is $50. which might be hard to come by if your strapped for cash, but once you put your application in it doesn't take long to get into an apartment. They tell you that you will be put on a waiting list and the wait could be 6 months, but it never really takes that long. A friend of mine that lives there got in in only a few weeks, and her neighbor was only on the waiting list for a month. I know for a 2 member household making $1500.00 a month the rent was only $350. a month for a 2 bedroom. So depending on how many members are in your family, and your income it could be less or more. Let's say it's you, and your two children, and you work full time but only make minimum wage, and you get a small amount for child support, your monthly income would probably be between $900.-$1600. Since it's a 3 person family you could probably get a 2 bedroom for around $250-$300 a month, or a 3 bedroom for $350-$400 a month. The application has the exact amounts but it's close to that. Also they do a background check on everyone that lives there, so no felonies. They keep the complex really clean and nice. They have a pool, and a weight room/gym. I've also heard that the manager holds community events. A resident I met at the pool was telling me about some of the things they do there, like community yard sales, and zumba classes. They also have a basketball court, and tennis courts. So it's affordable, clean, and very low crime.
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Permalink Reply by Barbara Paredes on -
Harbor Cove and Brookside apartments here in town are also income based and are nice places to live. Check them out as well.
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Downin on
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Thanks guys I will check those places out!
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Downin on
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I contacted the apartments and even at the income restricted rates they are still too much a month for me unless I get some help or find a more affordable daycare. The daycare I have her at I love but they are kind of expensive. Does anyone know what daycares are over near archer rd area? Im not sure how much her dad can or will help but I would like to be able to know I can do this on my own just in case.
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Permalink Reply by Kiki on
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o2b kids college is a good one, its off of Archer Rd. Call them they usually are full though. My son used to go there. (352) 378-8838
A Childs World was a recommendation from a friend of mine, who she had there from birth to 5. the owner Erik is super nice and can work with you if you talk about your situation. My daughter loves it there and never wants to leave. :-) (352) 378-6343
Another good recommendation is My School. This is off of 34th street. I have heard nothing but good things from this school...unfortunately they have a long waiting list
352) 373-1328
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Permalink Reply by Gwendolyn Thompson on -
If you don't mind how much per month/per week are you looking to pay, and how many days/hours are you looking for per week?
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Gadoury on
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Jennifer Dowin,
What apartments did you call? I am in the same boat has for housing. I'm living in Subsidized housing right now through Alachua County Housing Authority and they keep calling DCF on me for petty stuff. I want to move out!! All I want to do is live and take care of my daughter without any one thinking that I'm a bad parent. I raised my daughter for the past 16 months and Since January. I have had three calls made against me. I'm sick of it!!.
I am wanting to go to Harbor Cove and apply for their apartments. Is Harbor Cove income based? or income restriction. I don't make that much right now. And I'm barely making it by. And I applied for section 8 voucher but there is a long waiting list but I am the 39th person on the list but there's not telling when they are going to get up to my name..
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