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Agency /
Organization |
Phone
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Description of
Assistance |
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Aids Hotline |
1-800-342-2437 |
HIV AIDS SUPPORT |
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Alcoholics
Hotline |
1-800-662-4357 |
Alcoholics
Support |
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Alcoholics
Anonymous (A.A.) |
352-621-0599
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Hotline |
Alzheimer's
Association
West Central
Florida Chapter |
795-9500
800-841-6669
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Assists
families and individuals afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and
other related dementia. |
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American Cancer
Society
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637-5577
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Aids
persons and families afflicted with cancer, counseling,
transportation, loan of medical equipment, support groups, financial
assistance for medications. |
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American Red
Cross
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564-8455
799-3237
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Aids
victims of fire, natural disasters, health and safety
education. |
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Annie W
Johnson
Senior Center
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489-8021
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Utilities
and rent or mortgage assistance, food boxes, congregate dining and
meals delivered to homebound area residents, prescription
assistance,
Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 1:30 p.m.
Donations
accepted.
1991 W. Test Cour, PO Box 1951, Dunnellon FL
34430 |
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Baptist
Church of Crystal River,
1st |
795-3367
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Electric,
$25 when funds are available. Food, clothing, linens, kitchenware,
baby items, toys: Agape Store, Tuesday
- Wednesday 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
700 Citrus Ave, Crystal River FL
34429 |
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Baptist of Beverly Hills,
1st |
746-2970
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Rent-Evictions
only. Electric-Shut off only. Gas voucher; Food. If funds are
available. Tues., Wed., Thurs., in the
morning. |
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Baptist
Church
of Inverness, 1st |
726-1252
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Food,
clothes, rent, electric.
123 S. Seminole Ave, Inverness, FL
34453
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Blind
Americans
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637-1739 |
Promotes
the general well-being of sight impaired persons, education and
training programs. |
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Agency /
Organization |
Phone
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Description of
Assistance |
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Boys &
Girls Club
of Citrus
County
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563-2005
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Program for
youth from age six through high school graduation: specializes in
providing guidance for those at risk. Youth, recreational and
education activities. |
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Brentwood
Lifeline
Foundation
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563-2282
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Provides
low cost equipment that notifies emergency personal of emergency
situation: for both elderly and persons recovering from
surgery. |
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Bus
System- County |
527-7630
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Must
call 48hours in advance to book.
Rides 6am-6pm. |
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Center for
Independent
Living
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352-527-8399
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Peer
support group. Independent living skills, computer skills, employment
specialist, sign language, advocacy.
3774 W.
Gulf to Lake Hwy.
Lecanto, FL 34461 |
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Child Abuse
Hotline |
1-800-962-2873 |
Child Abuse Support |
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Childhood Development
Services
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637-3933
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Assists low
income families who are at risk of abuse and neglect: Head start,
Childcare links, education, job
training. |
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Children's Home
Society
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629-7597
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Mission is
to strengthen and preserve family life. Birth parent counseling,
adoption, foster care, intensive crisis counseling, assists persons
with mental and physical
handicaps. |
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Christian
Center Church |
628-5076
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Rent,
Electric, Food. Gas voucher for
transients. |
Citrus
Abuse Shelter
Association
(CASA) |
344-8111
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Housing
and assistance for victims of domestic and sexual assault,
counseling, crisis intervention, education.
112 N. Pine Ave,
Inverness, FL 34450 |
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Citrus
County
Housing Assistance
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527-5388 |
60+ unable
to drive emergency care and respite care
Transportation
-746-4844
Multi-Purpose Senior Center -746-1842
WIC, women,
infants and children 527-8490
Commodity
foods, 60+ 527-5410 |
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Citrus County
Housing Assistance
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527-5377
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Deposits
for utilities, no interest loans, rental assistance, energy
assistance, home repair. |
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Citrus
County
Public Health
Unit
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527-0068
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Health
services for isolated, elderly
persons. |
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Citrus
County Sheriff's Victims Resource Advocate
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352-726-4488
x302
800-458-1153
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Provide
direct assistance to victims of crime in Citrus county with an
emphasis on the elderly. Victims Compensation Claims; Information
and Referral; Criminal Justice Support/Advocacy; Community Education |
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Agency
/ Organization |
Phone |
Description of
Assistance |
Citrus
United Basket
(C.U.B.) |
344-2242
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Emergency
assistance with living expenses, furniture, clothing, linens and
toy, food baskets.
Monday - Friday 10am to 3pm - food , clothing
, electric, propane, water.
210 N. Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL
34453 |
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Crossings Treatment Center |
352-867-9848
FAX 352-867-1149 |
A private and state funded Outpatient
Treatment Clinic for Substance Abuse, other services provided Drug
Testing, Parenting Classes, Anger Management, Employment Coaching,
Co-Occurring Disorders, Court Referral, Assessments to include
County Jail, SA Assessments, Criminal Thinking Classes and Retail
Theft Program.
www.crossingstreatmentcenter.com |
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Crystal
River Church of God |
795-3079
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Rent,
Electric, Water, Propane, Food,
Prescriptions. |
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Crystal
River
United Methodist
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795-3148
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Offers -
Food.
718 NW 1st Ave, Crystal River, FL 34429 |
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Daystar
Life Center
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795-8668
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Assists
with utilities, rental, food six times a year, clothing twice a
year: household items from fire loss. Mortgage payment,
prescriptions.
Open Monday - Friday 9am to 2pm
6751 W. Gulf to
Lake Hwy. Crystal River, FL
34429 |
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Elks Lodge
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628-1221
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Provides
financial assistance. |
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Faith
Baptist of Homosassa Springs |
628-4793
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Electric,
Food. Turn off notice or bill
required. |
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Family Resource Center
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344-1001
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Support
groups for young mothers, parent education classes, lending library,
clothing and toy exchange,
tutoring. |
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First
Lutheran Church |
726-1637
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Food,
one day emergency. |
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Ft.
Cooper Baptist |
726-0707
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$25
Electric, Water, Food, some prescriptions. Application
required. |
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Grace
Community House of Power Church |
344-9454
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Food,
clothing. Call first in am. |
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Habitat For Humanity
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563-2744
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Provides
housing assistance for qualified families or individuals. |
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Hernando
United Methodist Church |
726-7245
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Electric
and food. Must have bill. |
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Hospice of
Citrus County
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537-2020
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Assists
families & individuals facing a terminal illness, nursing
services, chaplain assistance, bereavement services. |
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Housing
Assistance
Foundation
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726-8767
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Assists in
improving housing conditions of elderly disadvantaged
persons. |
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Housing
Energy
Assistance
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527-5377
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Assists
with electric bills, various other
programs. |
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Human Resources
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746-7777
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Financial
assistance to persons 60 years of age and older. |
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Hunger &
Homeless Coalition of Citrus County, Inc. |
352-628-HELP
hhcocc@peoplepc.com |
Counseling |
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Hunger
Hotline
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1-800-329-3663 |
Florida
Association for Community Action |
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Agency /
Organization |
Phone |
Description of
Assistance |
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Jericho Road Ministries |
352-799-2912 |
A Christian based non-profit established in 1998 to meet the needs of
men, women and children who are in crisis and homeless. Provides help
for adults (single or married men and women), single parents with
children, and intact families with both parents.
www.jericho-road.net |
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Key Training
Center |
795-5541
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Assists
mentally handicapped clients, daily living skills, education,
housing. |
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Life Choice Care
Center
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341-5176
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Biblical
based approach for women and families dealing with pregnancy. |
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Lions Club
(Homosassa)
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621-3442
628-2461
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Assists
with eye glasses and vision aids, congregate dining in
Homosassa. |
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Meals on
Wheels
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726-0350
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Delivers
meals to homebound persons. |
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Mid-Florida
Community Services
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352-527-3809 |
Rent
Assistance, electric, prescriptions
.Will
take applications by mail |
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Miriam's House |
352-637-0388 |
Young Single Pregnant Women
Ages 13-23 Might be Closed |
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Narcotics
Anonymous
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352-382-0851
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River Coast Hot Line
NEW LIST |
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New
Hope in Christ |
795-0318
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Some
housing placement for Homeless. |
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New
Life Christian Center |
795-1324
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Electric-$25
per year. Food. Crystal River
preferred. |
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North
Sun Coast
Ministers' Association
|
795-5553
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Assists
transients with gasoline and food. |
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One Stop Workforce Connections |
Ph: 637 - 2223
Fax: 341 - 0033 |
Employment
Services |
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Our
Lady of Fatima Catholic Church |
726-9980
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East
Citrus only! Electric, Water, Propane, Gas Vouchers, Food,
Prescriptions, Clothing, Furniture and 1 night lodging. |
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Overeaters
Anonymous
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800-985-0360
Hotline
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Eating Disorders |
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The Path of Citrus County |
527-6500
746-6746 |
"To provide a Christian
living environment for anyone in Citrus County, who find themselves
without a home. |
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Pregnancy Crisis
Center
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344-3030
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Pregnancy
tests, maternity clothing, layette counseling. 10am to 3pm. |
| Presbyterian
of Crystal River, 1st |
795-2259
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Soup
kitchen on Saturday’s at 11:30am.
$25 helps with Rent, Electric. Application required.
Food. |
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The Salvation
Army
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352-621-5532
352-732-8326
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Humanitarian service and financial assistance, disaster
relief, spiritual help, coordinates community service hours. Appointment only 9am to 11pm and 1pm to 3 pm
621-5532
Electric, propane, rent (eviction only) upon available
funds.
3975 Grover Cleveland Blvd, Lecanto, FL 34446 |
Sanctuary Mission, Inc. |
352-621-3277
24hrs
- day |
A
Christian Transitional Housing Program - Shelter
that provides a second chance to the less
fortunate! Shelter, Bible study, 12 step recovery, re-entry skills,
life skills, GED support, outside agency referral support, court
room support... |
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Seven
Rivers Presbyterian |
746-6200
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Food.
3rd Sat. of the month. 6-month program. |
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Share |
564-0057
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Persons
receive groceries in exchange for three hours of volunteer community
service. |
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State
of Florida |
Citrus
County
Offices
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Children, Family and Adult
Services
AFDC
Payments........860-5048
Food
Stamps............860-5035
Medically
Needy........860-5065
Project Ind...............860-5019
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St.
Vincent De Paul |
726-1707
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Food,
Electric, Propane, Clothing, Furniture and $10 emergency gas. |
Sun
Coast
Pregnancy
Center |
795-5004
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Provides
crisis pregnancy counseling, pregnancy tests, assistance for
expectant mothers, children’s clothing, diapers, baby
supplies. |
| United
Methodist of Inverness,
1st |
726-2522
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Soup
kitchen- Mondays only. |
| United
Methodist of Homosassa, 1st |
628-4083
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Food,
electric, propane, Homosassa residents only!
8831 W Bradshaw St,
Homosassa, FL |
United Way of
Citrus County
|
795-8844
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Helps
distribute accountable funding to service agencies in the
county.
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Veterans
Relief
|
795-5012
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Assists
veterans with various needs. |
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Veterans
Services
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527-5411
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Assists
veterans with various needs. |
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WIC
offices |
795-2261
527-8490
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Women,
children & Infants- help pregnant women, children under 5,
nursing mothers by providing, milk, cheese, cereal and juice. |
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Withalacoochee
Legal Service |
726-8512
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Provides
legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in civil
matters. |
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