SVdP Resources

FACEBOOK

Checkout our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SaintVincentdePaulCapeCoralFlorida.

FT.MYERS CONFERENCES OF THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Cecilia Conference: 239-936-3635, Ext 133, https://saintcecilias.org/st-vincent-depaul-society/
Francis Xavier Conference: 239-334-9225, https://www.stfrancisfm.org/St--Vincent-de-Paul-Society
Resurrection Church Conference: 239-600-6749, https://www.resurrectionch.org/st-vincent-depaul-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.”

National Web Site: https://ssvpusa.org/

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.

SVdP Thrift Store: 2023 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral FL 33990, 239-573-0217, https://www.svdpthriftcapecoral.org/

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 [insert link to Neighbor Guide].

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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

Includes assistance for rent/mortgage, utilities, home repair, home purchase, indigent cremation services, housing for people with HIV/AIDS.

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: Info@lifelinefamily.org

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/

Cremation Services

LEE COUNTY INDIGENT CREMATION SERVICES

Through Lee County Human and Veteran Services

https://www.leegov.com/dhs/assistance/financial

If neighbor has a family member, who has recently passed away and cannot afford cremation services, they may qualify to have their relative cremated at no cost. The Indigent Cremation program does not provide for a funeral, memorial viewing, visitation, or any other services. Application: https://www.leegov.com/dhs/Documents/FSS/CREMATION%20APPLICATION%20New.pdf

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 Flr, 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/

Disaster/ Hurricane Assistance

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)

https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

FLORIDA DISASTER ASSISTANCE

https://www.floridadisaster.org/

Medically dependent residents of Florida who need electricity to operate medical equipment, transport services to evacuate due to a medical condition or need help getting medication during a disaster can register for assistance at https://FloridaDisaster.org/SNR. If you have a private business that has been impacted, please visit https://FloridaDisaster.biz/.

RENTAL HOMES FOR DISPLACED RESIDENTS

https://hurricanehomes.org/

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

ALL SOULS NEIGHBOR/HOMELESS AID

239-997-7685

Wednesdays, 9:00am-10:30am

14460 Cleveland Ave, N. Ft Myers, FL 33903

Services include lunches, groceries, USDA food packets, Family Medical PA, bus passes, work boots, clothing vouchers, hygiene items, healing prayer, canned goods, bread and pastries, birth certificate assistance, State ID assistance, mail drop, bicycles, laundry Tuesdays, donated food/clothing, prayer requests

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: Lisa@SerenityRecoveryLiving.com

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.

ALL SOULS NIGHBOR/HOMELESS AID

239-997-7685

Wednesdays, 9:00am-10:30am

14460 Cleveland Ave, N. Ft Myers, FL 33903

ANGEL WORKS HOUSING FOUNDATION

411 NE 18^th Pl, Cape Coral FL 33909, 239-673-8390

https://www.angelworkshf.org/

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/

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.

Housekeeping Assistance

GOLDEN YEARS OF SW FL INC

(239) 265-2227 Administrative

311 Ne 22nd Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33909

Email: londamorant@hotmail.com

Housing

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

239-334-4007

4325 Michigan Ave Link, Fort Myers, FL 33916

https://catholiccharitiesdov.org/locations/fort-myers/

ANGEL WORKS HOUSING FOUNDATION

411 NE 18^th Pl, Cape Coral FL 33909

239-673-8390

https://www.angelworkshf.org/

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.

ID & Birth Certificate Assistance

ALL SOULS NIGHBOR/HOMELESS AID

239-997-7685

Wednesdays, 9:00am-10:30am

14460 Cleveland Ave, N. Ft Myers, FL 33903

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 (For 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

VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE

239-573-0217 / 0229

2023 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990

https://svdpthriftcapecoral.org/

ALL SOULS NEIGHBOR/HOMELESS AID

239-997-7685

Wednesdays, 9:00am-10:30am

14460 Cleveland Ave, N. Ft Myers, FL 33903

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

MARTIN DE PORRES

239-693-4711

4711 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33905

https://www.smdpoutreach.org/index.php

ALL SOULS NEIGHBOR/HOMELESS AID

239-997-7685

Wednesdays, 9:00am-10:30am

14460 Cleveland Ave, N. Ft Myers, FL 33903

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 (Those With No Insurance and Medicaid)

LIST OF FREE & INCOME BASED CLINICS IN CAPE CORAL

https://www.freeclinics.com/cit/fl-cape_coral

ALL SOULS NEIGHBOR/HOMELESS AID

239-997-7685

Wednesdays, 9:00am-10:30am

14460 Cleveland Ave, N. Ft Myers, FL 33903

SAMARITAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER INC.

239-257-3094

643 Cape Coral Pkwy East, Unit 8, Cape Coral, FL 33904

www.capesamaritan.com

Statewide Medical Managed Care (SMMC) Long-Term Care Program

866-413-5337 (Elder Care Hotline)

https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/statewide-medicaid-managed-care/long-term-care-program

This is a continuum of care program that allows for services in the home or financial aid/stipend for an assisted living facility to be provided. This program allows for assistance to be provided to client's age 18+ given they have a disability recognized by Social Security, or those age 60+ who may or may not have a disability as long as they also meet clinical criteria and financial criteria. See website for details!

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/

RENT RELIEF PROGRAMS

(Compiled by PropertyManagement.com)

https://ipropertymanagement.com/guides/rent-relief-programs

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/

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS (LEE COUNTY)

239-236-8684 (Intake for Emergency Meals)

239-671-5330 (Intake for EHEAP)

Statewide Medical Managed Care (SMMC) Long-Term Care Program

866-413-5337 (Elder Care Hotline)

https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/statewide-medicaid-managed-care/long-term-care-program

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/

CECILIA SVDP CONFERENCE

239-936-3635 ext. 133

5632 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919

https://saintcecilias.org/st-vincent-depaul-society/

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.pdf

Medicaid 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 239-574-0492 (FAX)

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

Door to door transport service for disadvantaged Cape Coral residents. Designed especially designed for seniors and disabled persons who are unable to drive or utilize public transportation, and do not live with relatives who are able drive. Transportation services are geared for medical appointments and weekly shopping excursions within Cape Coral. Fee of $12 per round trip.

ISLA AZUL SENIOR TRANSPORT

1037 NE Pine Island Lane, Cape Coral, FL 33909

Email: guillermo@islazultransport.com

Transportation for adult day care, nursing homes, and hospitals for elderly, expectant mothers, disabled. Work with Medicare, Medicaid, and speak Spanish.

ALL SOULS NEIGHBOR/HOMELESS AID

239-997-7685

Wednesdays, 9:00am-10:30am

14460 Cleveland Ave, N. Ft Myers, FL 33903

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/

LCEC may be able to work with the neighbor to set up a payment plan.

LEE COUNTY HUMAN & VETERAN SERVICES

https://www.leegov.com/dhs/assistance/financial

EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY PROGRAM (EHEAP)
Call 1-800-963-5337 or https://elderaffairs.org/programs-services/eheap/

Call 239-671-5330 (EHEAP Intake) for assistance through Senior Friendship Centers

EHEAP assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency, up to $600.

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)

LEE COUNTY HUMAN & VETERAN SERVICES

https://www.leegov.com/dhs/assistance/financial

239-533-7900/7930 (requires paper application)

COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE

239-332-0441

https://communitycooperative.com/

SALVATION ARMY OF LEE, HENDRY, AND GLADES COUNTIES, THE

THE SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD LODGE

239-334-3745 Service/Intake 239-334-1473 (FAX)

2400 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901

http://www.salvationarmyleecounty.org

When funding is available can assist with electricity payments, food vouchers and rent assistance.

LEE CARES

https://leeflcares.com/
NOTE: This program was set-up for COVID assistance and is now closed; however, they continue to work though their backlog of applications.