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FORT MYERS CONFERENCES OF THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

 

NATIONAL SOCIETY

Just 12 years after its founding in France, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul established roots in the United States. On November 20, 1845, the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul was established in St. Louis, Missouri at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, popularly called “The Old Cathedral.”

 

THRIFT STORE

Whether you are donating or shopping, you are helping!  Shop our large selections of clothing, furniture, housewares and decor.  Shop with confidence knowing proceeds from your purchases are going to help your neighbors in need in our communities.

 

NEIGHBOR RESOURCES

The following is a list of resources our neighbors can access for assistance with rent, utilities, food, shelter, clothing, other living essentials, and veteran services above and beyond what our St. Vincent de Paul Conference may be able to provide.  Questions can be referred to our Help Line at 239-772-3543.  Additionally, you can download the list by clicking here.

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Abuse Hotline

FLORIDA DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
800-962-2873
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/abuse-hotline/report-online.shtml

 

Bill Paying Assistance 

LEE COUNTY FLORIDA ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/lee_county_assistance_programs.html

 

Car Seats for Kids 

Available Through LifeLine Family Center 
Phone: 239-242-7238 
907 SE 5th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33990
https://www.lifelinefamilycenter.org/
Email: [email protected]

 

Cell Phones & Internet 

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
https://www.fcc.gov/acp
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households.  Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

AT&T ACP Wireless Phone Service
https://www.att.com/help/affordable-connectivity-program/
ACP is a federal government program providing temporary relief to eligible low-income households, or those facing financial difficulties, to lower the cost of wireless service.

Verizon ACP Wireless Phone Service
https://www.verizon.com/home/promo/affordable-connectivity-program/
Verizon is keeping people connected by participating in the FCC’s ACP Program.

SafeLink Wireless Phone Information
1-800-723-3546
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/
SAFELINK WIRELESS® is a program provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. serving eligible households.

CenturyLink ACP Information
https://www.centurylink.com/aboutus/community/community-development/lifeline/acp.html
CenturyLink is proud to be an approved internet provider for the ACP.

Xfinity ACP Information
https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/ebb
Xfinity is proud to support the Federal Government’s ACP, a temporary subsidy program available for all tiers of Xfinity Internet service, including Internet Essentials.

 

Child & Family Services 

FLORIDA DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
850-300-4323
https://www.myflfamilies.com/

 

Dental Assistance 

PROJECT DENTISTS CARE
239-561-1949
2051 McGregor Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
https://www.projectdentistscare.org/

DEL PRADO FAMILY DENTAL
239-226-2630
316 Del Prado Blvd South, 4th Floor
Cape Coral, FL – 33990
https://www.facebook.com/familyhealthcenters/
This is a SLIDING SCALE clinic. The costs for clinic services are based on either your income or they offer type of financial assistance. Contact the clinic directly to discuss prices for individual services which vary. Sliding Scale does not necessarily mean free.

 

Diapers (Kids & Adults) 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
239-334-2234
4325 Michigan Ave Link
Fort Myers, FL 33916
https://catholiccharitiesdov.org/locations/fort-myers/

 

Food Pantries 

COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
239-332-0441
https://communitycooperative.com/

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICE
(also provides meals and clothing, Tue-Fri)
239-257-1493
829 SE 47th Terrace
Cape Coral, FL 33904

CAPE CORAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD FOOD PANTRY
239-574-5690
717 Skyline Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991

CAPE CORAL CARING CENTER
239-945-1927
http://capecoralcaringcenter.org/

CAPE CORAL FAITH PRESBYTERIAN
239-542-2858
4544 Coronado Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(Friday mornings)

CAPE CORAL UNITED WAY HOUSE
239-242-0401
1105 Cultural Park Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33990

FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ/LAKE KENNEDY
239-574-0575
400 Santa Barbara Boulevard
Cape Coral, FL 33991

MIDWEST FOODBANK OF FLORIDA
239-690-1722
5601 Division Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33905
https://midwestfoodbank.org/locations/fort-myers-fl

TUESDAY’S TABLE
840 SE 4th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991

VINEYARD COMMUNITY CHURCH – HOPE CENTER
239-549-8075
923 SE 47th Terrace
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Halfway House SERENITY RECOVERY LIVING
(8 residences in Fort Myers and Cape Coral)
Business Office:  
2710 Del Prado Blvd S, Suite 2-282
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Lisa Martinez (Case Manager) 
Cell:  239-878-1853
Hotline:  866-577-5166
Email:  [email protected] 
http://serenityrecoveryliving.com/index.html

 

Homeless Assistance 

COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
239-533-7996
This is the first call the homeless neighbor must make to get help.

LEE COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION
239-322-6600
1500 Colonial Boulevard, Suite 235
Fort Myers, FL 33907
https://www.leehomeless.org/

SVDP CARES OF SW FLORIDA
239-301-5222
309 Cleveland Ave, Suite 200 & 160
Fort Myers, FL 33904
https://www.svdpsp.org/service-areas/southwest-florida/
Provides Rapid Re-Housing and Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF).  Provides Rapid Re-Housing for non-Veterans.  First step is for neighbor to call Coordinated Entry System.

 

Homeless Shelters 

COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
239-533-7996
This is the first call the homeless neighbor must make to get help.

ACT SHELTER FOR WOMEN
239-939-3112
http://actabuse.com/

ANGEL WINGS OF SW FLORIDA
239-898-0945
312 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
https://angelwingsflorida.com/contact-us/
For Homeless Single Women

SALUS CARE, INC
Transitional Living Center
2516 Grand Avenue
Fort Myers, FL
239-275-3222
Instructions:  Fill out an online application; phone interview (Zoom interview conducted).  Travel to Grand Avenue for admission.

SALVATION ARMY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING CENTER
239-791-0110
2789 Ortiz Avenue Building K
Fort Myers, FL
Instructions:  Call for short phone interview.  Travel to Building K for admission.

 

Housing 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
239-334-4007
4325 Michigan Ave Link
Fort Myers, FL 33916
https://catholiccharitiesdov.org/locations/fort-myers/

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SW FLORIDA HOUSING
239-995-6100
5100 Tice Street
Fort Myers, FL 33905
https://www.goodwillswfl.org/housing/

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF FT. MYERS
239-344-3220
4224 Renaissance Preserve Way
Fort Myers, FL 33916
https://www.hacfm.org/

LEE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
239-997-6688
14170 Warner Cir
Fort Myers, FL 33903
http://leecountyha.org/web/

SVDP CARES OF SW FLORIDA
239-301-5222
309 Cleveland Ave, Suite 200 & 160
Fort Myers, FL 33904
https://www.svdpsp.org/service-areas/southwest-florida/
Provides Rapid Re-Housing and Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF).  Provides Rapid Re-Housing for non-Veterans.  First step is for neighbor to call Coordinated Entry System.

 

Immigration Services 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
239-334-4007
4325 Michigan Ave Link
Fort Myers, FL 33916
https://catholiccharitiesdov.org/locations/fort-myers/

 

Job Assistance 

CAREER SOURCE OF SW FLORIDA
239-931-8200
6800 Shoppes at Plantation Drive, Suite 170
Fort Myers, FL 33912
https://careersourcesouthwestflorida.com/

DRESS FOR SUCCESS OF SW FLORIDA
239-689-4992
12995 South Cleveland Avenue, Suite 153
Fort Myers, FL 33907
https://swflorida.dressforsuccess.org/

LABOR FINDERS
239-334-1964
3814 Palm Beach Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33916
https://www.laborfinders.com/locations/fl/ft-myers/25-13/

 

Job Assistance (Ex-Convicts) 

DUNKIN' DONUTS
Apply locally or https://www.dunkinbrands.com/company/careers/career-search 
Express Employment Professionals
Ft Myers: 239-277-9675 
https://www.expresspros.com/ftmyersFL/ 

FAIRFIELD INN & MARRIOTT WORLDWIDE
https://careers.marriott.com/

LABOR READY (NOW PEOPLEREADY)
Ft Myers, FL:  239-694-1775
https://www.peopleready.com/

SAFRAN OIL SYSTEMS
Ft Myers, FL:  239-204-3129
https://www.safran-group.com/locations/united-states/safran-oil-systems-fort-myers-floride-2077809

WASTEPRO
Ft Myers:  239-337-0800
https://www.wasteprousa.com/office/ft-myers/

 

Legal Assistance 

LEE COUNTY LEGAL AID SOCIETY
239-334-6118
2400 First Street, Suite 214
Fort Myers, FL 33901
https://www.leecountylegalaid.org/

FL RURAL LEGAL SERVICES INC.
239-334-3042/4554
Toll-free: 888-582-3410
3210 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida 33902
https://www.frls.org/home/

 

Low Cost Clothing, Furnishings, Furniture, Housewares, Kitchen Appliances 

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE
239-573-0217 / 0229
2023 Del Prado Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33990
https://svdpthriftcapecoral.org/

SALVATION ARMY
239-540-0265
4506 Del Prado Blvd S, Unit D
Cape Coral, FL
https://www.facebook.com/Salvation-Army-Cape-Coral-200549710100736/

 

Meals / Showers 

LEE COUNTY MEALS ON WHEEL
239-337-1055
https://communitycooperative.com/what-we-do/meals-on-wheels/

ST. MARTIN DE PORRES
239-693-4711
4711 Palm Beach Blvd
Fort Myers FL 33905
https://www.smdpoutreach.org/index.php

SALVATION ARMY
239-789-1169
2400 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Showers:  Tue and Wed, 9-11 am; Thu and Fri, 12-3 pm
Food Served:  9-11 am; dinner 6:30 pm

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS
Lake Kennedy Senior Center (Seniors Only)
239-574-0572
400 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
https://friendshipcenters.org/location/lake-kennedy-senior-center/

HEARTS & HOMES FOR VETS
239-674-1719 / 239-336-5521 (Vets with DD214 Only)
2230 Alicia Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
https://www.hhveterans.com/ 

 

Medical Assistance (No Insurance) 

LIST OF FREE & INCOME BASED CLINICS IN CAPE CORAL
https://www.freeclinics.com/cit/fl-cape_coral 

SAMARITAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER INC.
239-257-3094
643 Cape Coral Pkwy East, Unit 8
Cape Coral, FL 33904
www.capesamaritan.com

 

Medicine/ Prescriptions 

GOODRX SAVINGS CLUB
https://www.goodrx.com/

INSIDE RX PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNTS
https://insiderx.com/ 

SCRIPTSAVE WELL RX PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNTS
https://www.wellrx.com/ 

WALGREENS PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS CLUB 
https://www.walgreens.com/psc/prescription-savings-club 
Individual Membership Fee $20
Family Membership Fee $35

 

Mental Health 

FLORIDA DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
800-985-5990
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/samh/

LEE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION TREATMENT (CAT) TEAMS
Centerstone of Florida: 239-202-7194

FLORIDA ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (FACT) TEAMS
North Lee: Centerstone of Florida (North Fort Myers): 239-208-6390
South Lee: Centerstone of Florida (South Fort Myers): 941-565-7132

FLORIDA MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM (MRT)
The Centers for Progress and Excellence: 844-395-4432

ADDITIONAL LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
https://services.myfloridamyfamily.com/health/individual-counseling--cape-coral-fl?postal=33990 


Rental/ Mortgage Assistance 

LEE CARES
https://leeflcares.com/

LEE COUNTY HUMAN & VETERAN SERVICES
https://www.leegov.com/dhs/assistance/financial

LEE COUNTY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP
239-275-5105
https://leecountyhdc.org/rental-housing-counseling/

SALVATION ARMY
239-789-1169
2450 Edison Ave
Fort Myers FL 33901
https://salvationarmyflorida.org/fortmyers/

OUR FLORIDA
833-493-0594
https://www.ourflorida.com/

 

Senior Services / Social Services 

UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY
211 or 239-433-3900
273 Concourse Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33908
https://unitedwaylee.org/united-way-211/

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
239-334-2234
5597 Sunrise Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33919
https://catholiccharitiesdov.org/charities/clare-house-center/

AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR SW FLORIDA
239-652-6900
2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 112
Fort Myers, FL 33916
https://aaaswfl.org/

DR PIPER CENTER FOR SENIORS
239-332-5346
2607 Dr Ella Piper Way
Fort Myers, FL 33916
https://www.drpipercenter.org/

LOVING HEART ADULT DAY CARE
239-443-5337 (CC)  239-437-2788 (Fort Myers)
422 NE 2nd Place, Suite 100
Cape Coral, Florida 33909
http://www.lovingheartadc.com/  

 

Shelters 

SALVATION ARMY
239-278-1551
10291 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers FL 33818
https://salvationarmyflorida.org/fortmyers/

LEE COUNTY HOMELESS SHELTERS
https://www.shelterlistings.org/county/fl-lee-county.html

 

Substance Abuse 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 
239-275-5111
12734 Kenwood Lane, Suite 72
Fort Myers, FL 33907
https://leecountyaa.org/
List of Meeting Locations/Times:  https://leecountyaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sep-2021.pdf 

SALUSCARE
239-275-3222
3763 Evans Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
https://www.saluscareflorida.org/

FLORIDA DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
800-985-5990
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/samh/

 

Suicide Prevention 

FLORIDA DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
800-273-8255
SVdP Conferences
(Fort Myers) OUR LADY OF LIGHT SVDP CONFERENCE
(239) 690-6685
19680 Cypress View Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33967
https://ololsvdp.org/

ST. CECILIA SVDP CONFERENCE
239-936-3635 ext. 133
5632 Sunrise Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33919
https://saintcecilias.org/st-vincent-depaul-society/

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SVDP CONFERENCE
239-334-9225
2073 Lafayette St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
https://www.stfrancisfm.org/St--Vincent-de-Paul-Society
Food Pantry:  Fridays, 9am-11am

 

Transportation (Including ADA) 

MEDICAID TRASNPORTATION SERVICES BROCHURE
https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/pdffiles/Publications/MEDICAID_TRANSPORTATION_BROCHURE_022017.pdfMedicaid recipients must first be enrolled with a Florida Managed Medical Assistance Provider (MMA) in order to receive health benefits and Medicaid transportation at 
1-800-226-6735

FIND A RIDE FLORIDA
Website that provides various ride options for both free and paid transportation options, including some of the ones listed here.
https://www.findarideflorida.org/ 

LEETRAN PASSPORT
239-533-0300
https://www.leegov.com/leetran/passport-(ada-service)/ 

CAPE CORAL MINI-BUS SERVICE
239-574-0573
400 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
https://www.capecoral.gov/department/parks_and_recreationhome/lake_kennedy_senior_center/cape_coral_mini-bus_service.php 

 

Unwed Mothers / Single Moms 

LIFELINE FAMILY CENTER
239-242-7238
907 SE 5th Ave
Cape Coral FL 33990
https://www.lifelinefamilycenter.org/about/

A MOM’S HELPING HAND OF SWFL
239-895-5341
3627 NE 12th Pl
Cape Coral, FL 33909
https://www.amomshelpinghandofswfl.com/

 

Utilities  - Electrical 

LEE COUNTY ELECTRICAL COOP (LCEC)
800-599-2356 / 239-656-2300
https://www.lcec.net/

LEE COUNTY HUMAN & VETERAN SERVICES
https://www.leegov.com/dhs/assistance/financial

LEE CARES
https://leeflcares.com/

COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
239-332-0441
https://communitycooperative.com/

 

Utilities - Water 

CITY OF CAPE CORAL
239-574-7722 (Option 3, Option 5)
1015 Cultural Park Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33990

LEE COUNTY HUMAN & VETERAN SERVICES
https://www.leegov.com/dhs/assistance/financial

LEE CARES
https://leeflcares.com/

COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
239-332-0441
https://communitycooperative.com/

 

Veteran Services 

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV)
239-984-5920
4522 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33904
http://www.davcapecoral.org/

HEARTS & HOMES FOR VETS
239-674-1719 / 239-336-5521
2230 Alicia Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
https://www.hhveterans.com/

LEE COUNTY VA CLINIC
239-652-1800
2489 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33909
https://www.baypines.va.gov/locations/Lee_County_VA_Healthcare_Center_Cape_Coral_FL.asp

LEE HEALTH MILITARY SUPPORT PROGRAM
239-343-2045
https://www.leehealth.org/en-US/about-us/community-affairs/military-support-program

 

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