Good News Outreach, Food Pantry

*Food Pantry open 9AM-2PM, Wednesday and Thursday; Leon County residents may get food once per month; transportation provided by 2-1-1 Big Bend Lyft Program - call in advance to schedule a ride

Services: Food Pantries

Good News Outreach, Maryland Oaks Crossing

*48 manufactured homes in West Tallahassee for low income parent(s) with at least one minor child in the home *Does not accept Section 8 Vouchers *Majority of residents are single parents, disabled or military veterans with children

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Good News Outreach, Mercy House

*Transitional housing substance abuse program for men and women recently released from prison *Room, board, mentoring, job placement assistance and other supportive services to help gain employment and self-sufficiency *Must be an able bodied worker and have been released in the past year

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Transitional Housing/Shelter

Good Samaritan Network, AngelWingz Family Crisis and Intervention Center

*Faith-based transitional housing for women and children fleeing domestic abuse and human trafficking *Initial assessment will determine needs; 30, 60, 90 day stays are available while working toward self-sufficiency and readiness for independent living *Connects residents with GED classes and testing if needed, employment training and search assistance, counseling for recovery and referrals to other support services as needed; maintains DCF compliance and regulations *Once employed, monthly donations for program fees of $300 to $500 are required from residents depending on income *Women may be accompanied by minor children, day care or school is mandatory; residents must participate daily in their own personal hygiene and household chores; residents must be willing to participate in their own wellness and education through counseling, reading, videos and other tools *Applicant must be willing to work as able, go to school, or participate in community service or work therapy *Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are forbidden; addicts in recovery are permitted as long as they are actively working their program *Emergency escape assistance is available *For intake, go to the website to complete an intake assessment form or call if necessary *This is NOT an emergency shelter

Services: Domestic Violence Shelters, Transitional Housing/Shelter

Good Samaritan Network, Chelsea House

*Faith-based transitional housing for women experiencing homelessness, being released from prison, victims of domestic violence and victims of human trafficking *Length of stay depends on program: Rescue (Phase 1) 1-3 night stay, Redeem (Phase 2) Trial period up to two weeks, Rebuild (Phase 3) stabilization up to 30 days, and Restore (Phase 4) up to six months with extensions based on need, Resend (Phase 5) assistance to resume independent living *Provides job-readiness training, job placement services and referrals to other support services on an "as needed" basis *Physical, emotional and spiritual support while working toward self-sufficiency and readiness for independent living *CH program fees of $300 monthly, $75 weekly or $15 nightly; if a resident is unable to pay, she may apply for a scholarship, and may be approved based on fund availability and program compliance *Applicant must be mentally and physically stable, able and willing and able to work, go to school or participate in GSN community service or work therapy for a combined minimum of 40 hours weekly *Does not accept applicants with substance abuse issues until they have completeted detox and rehab *Application options include hand delivery or mail to Good Samaritan Thrift Store, 2706 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303; fax to 850-297-1113, email to info@gsncares.

Services: Domestic Violence Shelters, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Transitional Housing/Shelter

Good Samaritan Network, Good Samaritan Inn

*Faith-based transitional housing for men, has three houses with a total of 40 beds *Will accept men being released from prison and will accept sex offenders *Participants required to sign program agreement to adhere to regulations and Christian studies *NOT an emergency shelter; not a halfway house *Residential program that includes work therapy, community service, job readiness preparation, life skills training, spiritual enrichment, accountability and structure *Not an addiction recovery program *To apply: call, email from website or walk-in to Good Samaritan Thrift Store, 2706 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, 32303

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Transitional Housing/Shelter

Good Samaritan Network, Thrift Store

*Thrift store with donated gently used clothing, shoes, furniture, small and large appliances, household goods, furniture and other items *Selection varies according to donations, call if looking for something specific: particular appliance, household item or disability equipment *Accepting items in good condition, DO NOT ACCEPT televisions/computers/printers/copiers/small and large appliances not in good, working condition; furniture/mattresses/bedding not in good condition (dirty, mold/mildew, pet hairs, odors, non-treatable stains); clothing/linens (moldy, dirty/unlaundered, mildew, wet, pet hair, biohazard stains) *For food pantry hours, see Second Harvest of the Big Bend listing, using their website

Services: Thrift Shops

Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Bainbridge Village

*10 one-bedroom and 9 two-bedroom government subsidized unfurnished apartments, stove and refrigerator provided; wheelchair accessible and one year lease required *Applications taken on a first come first serve basis, but applicants must meet the low income threshold, all applicants will be placed on the waiting list and cannot be rejected, when they reach the top of the list the application a review will determine eligibility *Either head of household, co-head, or spouse must be disabled (mental or physical) to the extent it interferes with mobility and/or independent living; families with children permitted *Head of household must be 18 years of age or older *HUD subsidized housing

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Cairo Village

*9 one-bedroom and 5 two-bedroom government subsidized unfurnished apartments, stove and refrigerator provided; wheelchair accessible and one year lease required *Applications taken on a first come first serve basis, but applicants must meet the low income threshold, all applicants will be placed on the waiting list and cannot be rejected, when they reach the top of the list the application a review will determine eligibility *Either head of household, co-head, or spouse must be disabled (mental or physical) to the extent it interferes with mobility and/or independent living; families with children permitted *Head of household must be 18 years of age or older *HUD subsidized housing; rent on sliding scale, usually 30% of income

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Mabry Village

*20 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom government subsidized unfurnished apartments, stove and refrigerator provided; wheelchair accessible and one year lease required *Applications taken on a first come first serve basis, but applicants must meet the low income threshold, all applicants will be placed on the waiting list and cannot be rejected, when they reach the top of the list the application a review will determine eligibility *Either head of household, co-head, or spouse must be disabled (mental or physical) to the extent it interferes with mobility and/or independent living; families with children permitted *Head of household must be 18 years of age or older *HUD subsidized housing; rent on sliding scale, usually 30% of income

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing