Jefferson County Humane Society Animal Shelter

*Has dogs and cats for adoption (under special requirements) also includes: Spay/Neuter (age/health appropriate), Rabies Vaccination, Microchip with I.

Services: Animal Shelters, Neuter/Spay Services

Kearney Center, The

*Helpline 2-1-1 refers adult callers with no children seeking shelter directly to the Kearney Center intake phone line *Intake phone line and walk-up assessment are open 9AM-4PM, M-F, and 4PM-8PM Sa-Su, excluding holidays; callers will have to leave name and reliable phone number; check-in for overnight guests from 4PM-8PM; after those hours, guests will need to be accompanied by law enforcement to be allowed entry *Day Services is available M-F 9AM-4PM; Clients in day services can shower, eat, do laundry, participate in services provided by local service providers, and utilize the clinic during clinic hours *Calls that come in on a Friday will be returned by 5PM Tuesday *Not everyone can be helped, please make sure callers understand this so they can consider other options if possible *Callers will be helped on a first come, first serve basis, with women and the most vulnerable persons having priority *CESC (Connecting Everyone with Second Chances) Health Care program offers a nurse clinic, Bond Community Health Mobile Unit, Big Bend Cares HIV Screenings, and Mental Health Counseling *No pets allowed; Follows Federal, State, and local government guidelines and regulations pertaining to service animals *Appeal process: Clients with grievances or concerns about services can physically go into The Kearney Center building 3PM, Mondays and Thursdays, to talk to an employee about their issues *Donations appreciated; Items most needed: Deodorant, Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, male and female undergarments; monetary donations are greatly appreciated as well

Services: Homeless Drop In Centers, Homeless Shelter

Lake Ella Manor

*6-story, 72-unit subsidized efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments for senior citizens over 62 or under 62 if mobility impaired based on 30% of the household's adjusted gross income *Rent includes rental of the apartment, heat, water and an electric allowance to help the resident pay the electric bill based on average usage for the apartment; residents will still receive an electric bill, but the allowance is intended to help pay for it and residents may still be eligible for energy assistance from the state *Waiting list often 12-18 months *Fish and birds are welcomed without a deposit and small dogs and cats allowed with a $150 pet deposit and a limit of one animal (cat or dog) per apartment with certain size and breed restrictions

Services: Independent Living Communities/Complexes, Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Leon Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC)

*Four primary programs to enable people with developmental disabilities to participate in community life *Residential: six group homes with specialized living services and supported living counselors on call 24 hours per day *Supported Employment: training and assistance to both employee and employer during sustained employment *Supported Living: training and assistance to live in and maintain a home or apartment of participants' choosing; may include: personal hygiene and grooming skills, household chores, meal preparation, shopping, personal finances, and social and adaptive skills; some participants also receive services of paid roommate (In Home Supports) who provides personal care *Community Training and Other supports: transportation, companion, community inclusion, and trial competency training *LARC also works with Leon County Schools' Exceptional Student Education program to provide vocational training so students can find and maintain competitive employment *Branch in Taylor County serves clients; call LARC office for referral *Offers Kiwanis Aktion Club program, a service club for people with disabilities

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Leon Arms Apartments

*Two and three bedroom apartments for low-income families, pregnant women, and in some cases persons with disabilities *May be waiting list (6 months or less) *HUD funded public housing

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Leon County Housing Services

*Most of the funding for this program is provided by the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) *Program is only for persons living outside the city limits in Leon County *Assists residential homeowners with down payment assistance (via community partners), emergency repairs, home rehabilitation, code related improvements or making the home more accessible *Website has lower income housing locator services: http://www.

Services: Home Purchase/Construction Financing/Refinancing, Home Rehabilitation Programs, Housing Search Assistance, Subsidized Home Acquisition

Leon County Humane Society

*Promotes humane care of all domesticated animals including: spay/neuter vouchers, pet adoptions, humane education, and foster pet program *Volunteers welcome

Services: Animal Rescue, Animal Shelters, Foster Care/Temporary Shelter for Animals, Neuter/Spay Services, Pet Food, Volunteer Opportunities

Leon County Schools, Families in Transition Program (FIT)

*Provides school enrollment assistance, school supplies, tutoring and linkages to community resources for homeless Leon County students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 *Homeless children include those who are sharing housing of other persons due to loss of housing, as well as children living in motels or campgrounds due to lack of alternative accommodations *Ensures right of child to go to either their school of origin (the school attended when permanently housed or last enrolled), or the school for which the child is currently zoned, with transportation provided to either school, unless the child lives within 2 miles of the school; in that case transportation is not guaranteed

Services: Homeless School Transition Programs, School Placement Services, School Supplies

Lighthouse Children's Home

*Residential Christian facility offering shelter and schooling for girls abused, unwanted, or with behavioral problems; minimum length of stay one year; not an emergency shelter *Referrals usually from churches and private community *Housing available for 28 girls ages 13-17; may be a waiting list *Donate to Needs List (Food)

Services: Faith Based Counseling, Group Homes for Dependent Children, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

Madison County Schools

*School system consists of Greenville, Lee, Pinetta (Elementary Schools), Madison County Central School, Madison County High School, Madison Creative Arts Academy and James Madison Preparatory High School *Students in Transition program helps qualifying students without a permanent residence: homeless, transitional state of housing (doubling up, automobile, living in motels or campgrounds) *Free lunch, school supplies, tutoring referrals, transportation *Community resource referrals for parents/families *Can be referred by the student's school, a community member or be self-referred

Services: Homeless School Transition Programs, School Districts