Casa Calderon

*Privately owned government subsidized apartment complex for elderly age 62+ and adults of any age with a disability that is medically verified by a doctor *NOT an assisted living facility; does not provide any medical or self care assistance *111 single bedroom with 1 bath apartments *Rent based on income *After first year, residents may rent on a month-to-month basis *Elder Care Services provides noon meals each weekday to qualified residences *HUD supported property

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

Casanas Village

*88 Unit housing development with many income restricted units (Section 8) requiring a family to meet certain low income needs *Residents are subject to the maximum allowable household income limits set by the US Department of Housing and Urband Development (HUD) based on income and the number of people residing in the home, exact income requirements on website *Has 1 bedroom/1 bath units and 2 and 3 bedroom/2 bath units; will accept up to 2 persons per number of bedrooms

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Catholic Charities, NWFLT, Emergency Assistance

1/11/2024: Funding for Rent and Utilities is available *APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE SECOND (2nd) and Fourth (4th) MONDAYS at 9AM *BE AWARE THAT ALL FUNDS FOR RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE COME FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT SOURCES, AND EACH SOURCE HAS DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS (INCOME IS JUST ONE OF MANY FACTORS); ADDITIONALLY, FUNDING SOURCES CAN CHANGE FREQENTLY *Program may be able to assist qualifying persons with past due rent and/or utilities (and in some cases rental and/or utilities deposits) *Walk-ins are not accepted; a phone screening is required *Funding is available for adults with or without children in the home *For families with at least one child in the home who is age 17 or under, the adult applying for assistance must be the parent or guardian of the minor child or children who live in the home *Food pantry hours are from 9AM-Noon from Monday-Thursday; Baby diaper/other baby items assistance is available from 2:30PM-3:30PM from Monday-Thursday; Walk-ins are accepted for food and baby items only; Clients must bring a photo ID for food and baby items, and clients are eligible once every two months

Services: Diapers, Food Pantries, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Catholic Charities, NWFLT, Rapid Re-Housing

Update 3/26/2024: *Working directly with the Big Bend Continuum of Care; Homeless individuals can call on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 9AM; They will be screened and their information sent to the BBCOC for processing *PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS *Helps homeless adults with or without children who have regular income to get into rental apartments or housing *For qualifying persons, may be able to pay security and utility deposits, first and last month's rent, utility assistance required to establish permanent housing *For this program, Homeless is defined as living on the street, in a car, hotel/motel, campground, travel trailer park or at the shelter or other transitional housing facility *Persons sharing housing with others or couch surfing may also qualify depending on the funding source *Persons or families trying to flee domestic violence, sexual violence or other dangerous situation may also qualify depending on the funding source *Eligibility: *Must be currently homeless *Must have regular verifiable source of income that is an adequate amount to be able to pay rent, utilities and all other monthly bills once the individual or family becomes re-housed.

Services: Rapid Re-Housing Programs, Rental Deposit Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Deposit Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Children's Home Society, NCD Tree House Shelter

*Program of the Children's Home Society that Big Bend Community-Based Care uses to place abused and/or neglected children, ages 2-11, referred by DCF *Provides food, clothing, health services, counseling and recreation in a safe family environment *Children must be referred by DCF; does not take self-referrals *Location is confidential

Services: Child Abuse Counseling, Child Abuse Prevention, Youth Shelters

ChristTown Ministries, Inc

*Christian-based, 12 bed residency program only for men offering assistance in overcoming drug/alcohol abuse; meals, clothing, continuing education, rehabilitation, job placement, and Biblical-based studies on life issues provided *Living facility is not wheelchair accessible and does not allow men on psychotic medication

Services: Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Transitional Housing/Shelter

City Walk Urban Mission, Men's Re-entry Transitional Housing

*Transitional housing in a Christian setting for male offenders (including non citizens) to help make the transition from incarceration back into the community *Confidential locations in Wakulla and Leon Counties *Applicants may come from social workers at jails, agency referrals; about to be released or recently incarcerated men may request an application via email Emily@citywalkmission.

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

City Walk Urban Mission, Thrift Store

*Thrift store that sells a variety of donated items at low cost including clothing, shoes, furniture, household items, small appliances and many other items *No longer offers a food pantry as of September 2023

Services: Thrift Shops

Community Action Agency, Emergency Services Program

3/4/2024: FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR AGE 60+ OR DISABLED, City of Tallahassee, City of Quincy, Talquin Electric, and Duke Energy customers only *In-take application: http://capitalareacommunityactionagency.

Services: Utility Deposit Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Community Action Agency, Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

3/4/2024: NO FUNDING AVAILABLE AS OF APRIL 7, 2023 *Program for low income persons or families as home owners and renters who seek to reduce utility bills by improving the energy efficiency of the home by adding weather stripping, caulking, window and door repairs if they cause air to enter the home, wrapping water heaters, installing attic insulation, energy-efficient light bulb and smoke detector installation, repair of heating and cooling units which are not working well, install solar screens; and install ventilation systems to improve indoor air quality (as needed) *Preference given to elderly (60 years or older), disabled persons, families with children under 12 years old and households with repeated high utility bills with priority given based on the amount of need (not a first come, first served program) *Before being accepted, a signed application must be accompanied by proof of current income for all household members, a photo ID of the applicant, documentation of property ownership, signed owner agreement to repair, rental agreement (if applicable), and copy of recent utility bill and other form; after eligibility is determined, an on-site evaluation and diagnostic test is completed including a blower door test for air infiltration, carbon monoxide test, inspection of structural conditions and health & safety inspection; once the diagnostic test evaluation is complete, a work-plan is approved and weatherization services are provided by cost-effective professional *Application for Weatherization assistance can be found on the website, but persons without internet access may call and request an application

Services: Weatherization Programs