ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions

*Telephone, in-person and on-line counseling for credit report analysis, debt, bankruptcy, and budget concerns *Housing concerns, homebuyer counseling and education, mortgage foreclosure prevention, reverse mortgage counseling *Financial education classes around community, on-line, webinars, podcasts

Services: Bankruptcy Assistance, Credit Counseling, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling, Personal Financial Counseling

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 Foundation of North Florida

*Foundation for local donors who want their charitable gifts to efficiently serve the community *Local non-profit organizations may apply for grants and assistance with building endowments for the future

Services: Charities/Grantmaking Organizations

Connections Church

*Bible-based church focusing on helping homeless people transition to stability *Helps homeless persons on Thursdays obtain Florida ID AFTER they have first visited the Kearney Center or ECHO for initial information *Clothing and prescription assistance when funds are available *Pastoral counseling at Kearney Center on Thursdays *Three free meals weekly for anyone in need: lunch on Wednesday after Bible study and breakfast Sunday before church services and lunch after *Free transportation to church from the Kearney Center and other designated locations at designated times; call for nearest location

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Faith Based Counseling, General Clothing Provision, Prescription Expense Assistance

Consumer Debt Counselors, Inc

*Non-profit assisting individuals and families having financial problems with financial counseling, responsible use of consumer credit and money, education about predatory lending practices, low-cost or no-cost debt management programs for qualifying individuals/families, and HUD-approved housing counseling

Services: Credit Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention Loan Modification/Refinancing Programs, Personal Financial Counseling

Dwellings, The

*Community of "Tiny Homes" for single men and women (18+) and families with children searching for secure housing and supportive services to disadvantaged persons who may not meet traditional requirements; low to-middle income *3 size homes; small (for 1 person), medium (for 2 individuals) and large (up to 3 individuals), priced at $750, $900 and $1050, which includes utilities, internet service and 3 meals a day M-F (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) weekends and holidays excluded *Must meet minimum income; no sliding scale, subsidized funding or acceptance of vouchers *Must be willing to comply with rules of program agreement, must attend community meetings *May include provision for referrals for life-improving skills and other social services *Each house equipped with smart technology, Alexa, and other modalities *Community includes community gardens, hydroponic greenhouse, walking trails, laundry facilities, a community center and on-site support staff *Zero tolerance for drugs, weapons, antisocial behavior and illegal activities *Smoking not permitted in homes and buildings, only on front porches

Services: Homelessness Prevention Programs, Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Eastpoint Apartments

*Apartment complex which offers subsidized rentals through the US Dept of Agriculture Rural Development Program *Must meet eligibility requirements of low to very low income applicants *30 units

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

ECHO, Rent Assistance

*UPDATE 12/6/2023: No funds available for rent or utility assistance *Homeless Prevention Program provides assistance to Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla County households experiencing financial difficulty due to COVID-19 *Eligible households may receive up to $1,200 toward the payment of one month's rent and up to $300 for one utility billing cycle, along with counseling and case management to encourage stability moving forward *Must be able to verify loss of income or decreased earnings between March 2020 and June 2022; or unplanned health-, employment-, or relocation-related expense due to COVID-19 *An applicant may receive financial assistance for either past due or upcoming rent and utility payments, so long as the total payments do not exceed the $1,500 maximum limit *The funds will be made payable by check and provided directly to the landlord or utility company *APPROXIMATE examples of household income that is at or below 50% of the area median income, based on household size as shown: (THESE FIGURES ARE ROUNDED OFF AND NOT EXACT): *Single person: 30K; 2 people: 34K; 3 people: 38K; 4 people: 43K; 5 people: 46K, 6 people: 49K *Required Documents: Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID preferred), One month of paystubs, bank statements, federal benefits letter, or “Self-certification of Income" form (provided by Housing Coordinator if needed), Current statement or notification of past due rent amount, copy of active signed lease, 3-day notice of eviction (if applicable), landlord-provided ledger of balance owed, current statement of past due utilities amount *How to apply: People may apply using the form on the website: https://echotlh.

Services: Rent Payment Assistance

ECHO, Utility Assistance

*UPDATE 12/6/2023: No funds available for rent or utility assistance *Homeless Prevention Program provides assistance to Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla County households experiencing financial difficulty due to COVID-19 *Eligible households may receive up to $1,200 toward the payment of one month's rent and up to $300 for one utility billing cycle, along with counseling and case management to encourage stability moving forward *Must be able to verify loss of income or decreased earnings between March 2020 and June 2022; or unplanned health-, employment-, or relocation-related expense due to COVID-19 *An applicant may receive financial assistance for either past due or upcoming rent and utility payments, so long as the total payments do not exceed the $1,500 maximum limit *The funds will be made payable by check and provided directly to the landlord or utility company *APPROXIMATE examples of household income that is at or below 50% of the area median income, based on household size as shown: (THESE FIGURES ARE ROUNDED OFF AND NOT EXACT): *Single person: 30K; 2 people: 34K; 3 people: 38K; 4 people: 43K; 5 people: 46K, 6 people: 49K *Required Documents: Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID preferred), One month of paystubs, bank statements, federal benefits letter, or “Self-certification of Income" form (provided by Housing Coordinator if needed), Current statement or notification of past due rent amount, copy of active signed lease, 3-day notice of eviction (if applicable), landlord-provided ledger of balance owed, current statement of past due utilities amount *How to apply: People may apply using the form on the website: https://echotlh.

Services: Utility Service Payment Assistance

Elder Care Services, EHEAP Program

5/9/2023: Has some funding, but due to staffing they are limited to processing three new applications per week, prioritizing people in crisis *Financial assistance for income eligible persons 60+ (living alone or with family) for cooling and heating bills (gas, electric, or propane), is paid directly to the utility provider *Program is for low income households *Applicants required to have service interruption notice from company and proof of income of all household members *Program periodically may have blankets, heaters, fans, and air conditioners available; donations of these items welcome

Services: Donated Specialty Items, Household Goods, Utility Service Payment Assistance