AAANF, Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc

*Area Agency on Aging for North Florida (aka Advantage Aging Solutions) serves the public through the Elder Helpline and website as a network of information, referral and assistance to seniors, caregivers, professionals, and general public *SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), Senior Wellness, Caregiver Support, and prescription assistance *EHEAP - Utility assistance (heating and cooling only, not water) for seniors 60+ who already have or are about 5 days away from a disconnect notice and meet federal income guidelines; assistance consists of screening, information and referrals to other agencies such as Elder Care in Leon and Senior Centers in outlying counties; callers given thorough explanation of eligibility and what to expect when contacting agencies; utility payment assistance may be sporadic due to variations in funding *Agencies they refer to may run out of funds before the end of the month *Assistance may be available once per cooling season and once per heating season *Provides elder services during disasters *Assist individuals with accessing Medicaid Long Term Care and other home and community based services *Area Resource Directory at https://www.

Services: Adult Education, Area Agencies on Aging, Caregiver Counseling, Disaster Relief Services, Prescription Expense Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

AARP, Tax-Aide Program

Update 3/15/2024: Make sure to call and make an appointment before you go to a site; all appointments may be filled based on location *Seasonal program starting late January or early February and lasts through mid April (depending location, volunteer availability and other circumstances) *Certified AARP volunteers offer free tax preparation assistance to persons OF ANY AGE with low to middle incomes, and non-complicated tax returns, at various sites throughout Florida *Persons receiving services do not have to be AARP members *In some cases AARP Tax Aide sites overlap with VITA tax sites, but AARP usually has additional non-VITA tax sites *Information about locating sites and which method(s) those sites are using is available on the website at at http://www.

Services: Tax Preparation Assistance

Bethel AME Church, Community Development Corporation

*DO NOT REFER TO BETHEL AME FOR RENT, UTILITIES OR ANY KIND OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE *Helps build affordable houses for homeowners who physically participate in the building process *Supplemental funds are provided by the City of Tallahassee in partnership with Tallahassee Lenders Consortium toward down payment, closing costs, and subsidies *Targets primarily Bond Community

Services: Subsidized Home Acquisition

Bethel Towers

*Low-income, independent living facility for seniors age 62 or older *One bedroom units: living room, kitchen, dining area, bathroom, stove, refrigerator, carpet, and blinds provided *Fitness room, multi-purpose room, and laundry room *Physical exercises, trips, and other educational activities *Completed application, criminal background check, and proof of income needed *Non-smoking facility

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Big Bend Cares, HIV/AIDS Non-Health Services

*HIV Case Management including HOPWA, linkage to other needed services *HIV/AIDS prevention counseling and safer sex education, including supplies and condoms *Dental expense assistance for eligible individuals; up to $1,000 annually *Limited financial assistance for eligible individuals, including utilities, rent, and mortgage assistance *One bag of food per month for eligible individuals

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Supplies, Case/Care Management, Dental Care Expense Assistance, Food Pantries, Housing Search Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Big Bend Habitat for Humanity

*Helps low-income families acquire modest homes built using volunteer labor *Applicants: must be able to provide 400 hours of sweat equity performing various jobs, lived in Leon or Gadsden Counties for one year or more, held same job or source of income for 6 months or more, have household income within income guidelines, must be willing to make a small cash down payment, be willing to live on a lot provided by Habitat for Humanity *Mortgages: 30 years, houses sold at cost (materials, purchased labor, and land), for no profit and no interest *By June 2023 United Way funding is expected to result in the acquisition of land for 2 small subdivisions with a total of 10-16 sites for homes

Services: Subsidized Home Acquisition, Volunteer Opportunities

Briarwood Apartments

*Privately-owned, federally subsidized housing complex offering one, two and three bedroom apartments some of which rent based on percentage of annual income *Prospective tenants must apply at office for complete screening and application *Some apartments have minimum rental fee *Credit, rental history and criminal background check run on all applicants

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Calhoun-Liberty Ministry Center

*Faith-based organization offering a food pantry, clothing closet, thrift store, and utility and rent assistance *Assistance restricted to residents of Calhoun and Liberty Counties

Services: Food Pantries, General Clothing Provision, Rent Payment Assistance, Thrift Shops, Utility Service Payment Assistance

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