Below are some financial resources
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Sarasota County SchoolsSarasota County Schools offers free or reduced meals to students. Check out their website for updated information and registration by clicking HERE.
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Call 2-1-1 211 connects you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential. Check out their website by clicking HERE
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Schoolhouse linkDisplaced students have special rights for school and can receive help with transportation, free school meals, clothing and community referrals. If your family is displaced and you have school age children be sure to connect with Schoolhouse Link. They are a free service to help your children enroll, attend and succeed in school. For more information click HERE or check out their brochure
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JFCS: Financial StabilityNearly 40% of Sarasota County households earn too much to qualify for traditional assistance programs but not enough to comfortably pay the bills, save money, and build financial sustainability. Simply put, these households are stuck in Survival Mode.
JFCS’s Employment & Financial Advancement Program aims to help these families get unstuck. Check out their website for updated information and registration by clicking HERE. |
JFCS Housing ProgramIn partnership with United Way of the Suncoast and the Siemer Institute, JFCS is working to prevent family homelessness and reduce school mobility among low-income families in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties. The Housing Stability Program offers assistance to chronically homeless individuals and families. Check out their website for updated information and registration by clicking HERE.
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All Faiths Food BankFind food distributions and food pantries in Sarasota, Laurel/Nokomis, Venice, North Port, Englewood and Arcadia. Check out their website for updated information and registration by clicking HERE
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Sarasota County Rental AssistanceSarasota County is providing rental assistance to families in need through the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Check out their website for updated information and application assistance by clicking HERE.
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