ECHO

AKA:

Emergency Care Help Organization

Description:

*SEE SEPARATE LISTING FOR HOUSING RENT ASSISTANCE

*Daily assistance on a first come, first serve basis, resources are limited; best to arrive as close to 9AM as possible including emergency food; Clothing, Personal hygiene toiletries, baby and adult diapers, infant/baby formula, kitchen wares and cleaning supplies/chemicals; seasonal items such as blankets, heaters and fans may be available depending on inventory
*Financial assessments and budgeting counseling; has "Getting Ahead" classes (call main number, ext 207 for application)
*Furniture Bank of Tallahassee: Due to high demand and limited Tallahassee resources, This program is ONLY for formerly homeless individuals, families or veterans who are moving out of homelessness into transitional or permanent housing. The only other persons who might qualify are victims of fire, flood or other natural disaster.
*For persons who want to DONATE furniture, free pick up is available

Intake Process:

Come in to fill out an application with valid Florida ID

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Leon County residents with low income, homeless or experiencing an emergency (other county's resident's may be eligible for one time only assistance)

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

September 18, 2023

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Legal Status:

Non-Profit