Rental Assistance
Seminole County Community Assistance Program
534 W Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL
407.665.2300
Financial assistance with rent, lot rent, mortgage, and utilities.
Seminole County Human Services – Offers government benefits and solutions. This may include section 8 housing vouchers, emergency, one-time crisis aid for rent, and more.
Central Florida Salvation Army Centers offer shelter, transitional housing, and limited amounts of financial aid. They can also help single parents, the disabled, and victims of domestic violence. Some emergency, one time help for rent or energy bills may be offered.
- Seminole County telephone number is 407.322.2642
Florida Unemployment Benefits
888.313.7284
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
1771 N Semoran Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32807
Call the non-profit charity at 407.658.1818 or 407.658.0999
Numerous social services are offered in partnership with other churches. They offer Family Assistance, help for paying rent or basic utilities and other aid. All services are by appointment only.
Christian Services of Orange County and Central Florida
407.425.2523
Housing programs are available, including for rent or mortgage assistance. They may also coordinate shelters and meals. Some low income families may be provided a loan to pay and back rent expenses due.
Helping Hand for Relief and Development
1650 Tropic Park Drive
Sanford, FL 32773
407.574.3738
Offers charity for food supplies, healthcare, rehabilitation.
The Sharing Center
600 N Highway 1792 #152
Longwood, FL 32750
407.260.9155
Offers a multitude of charities including but not limited to food, clothing, furniture, cash and more. Offers financial assistance to prevent homelessness.
Pathways to Home
2921 S Orlando Drive #150
Sanford, FL 32773
Contact non-profit organization at 407.268.6363 or visit www.embracefamilies.org
Assists families with children who are at imminent risk of homelessness to obtain long term, stable housing, and puts children’s needs at the forefront. Assists with housing and financial assistance.
American Red Cross can help with disasters. This will be for people impacted by fires, floods, hurricanes and more. They also partner with other groups and charities, such as the Salvation Army. Shelters, food, and basic needs can be met. Call 407.894.4141.
HOPE Helps Inc
812 Eyrie Drive
Oviedo, FL 32765
407.366.3422
The coalition provides volunteers, coordinates food and clothing drives, and provides financial support for families and individuals.
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
18 North Terry Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
407.426.1250
Low barrier residential shelter with a focus on housing, emergency services, and diversion. Help families and individuals return to stable, permanent homes.
Jewish Family Services
2100 Lee Road
Winter Park, FL 32789
407.644.7593
They may be able to provide no interest loans and financing for housing needs, including rent or deposits. Clients will be enrolled into a self-sufficiency as well.
Heart of Florida United Way
1940 Traylor Blvd
Orlando, FL 32804
407.835.0900
Grants or loans from EEG can help those with an eviction notice or the currently homeless. Emergency rental assistance and case management in available The goal is to help people gain housing stability.
Florida Recovery Assistance Options
https://floridadisasterloan.org/application/
Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program: Governor DeSantis has activated the Florida
Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program. The purpose of the program is to provide an expedient source of capital to impacted small businesses. The bridge loan is a short-term, interest-free source of working capital intended to help the business “bridge the gap” between the time of impact and when federal assistance is available. Application deadline: May 8, 2020.
Reemployment Assistance
Individuals who may be eligible for Reemployment Assistance include:
1) those who are quarantined by a medical professional or government agency
2) those who are laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer due to COVID-19 concerns
3) those who are caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19.
Short Term Compensation Program for Employees
http://floridajobs.org/office-directory/division-of-workforce
The goal of this program is to compensate the following:
- Employees retained during a temporary slowdown can resume high production levels when business conditions improve and are spared the hardships of full unemployment.
- Employers avoid the expense of recruiting, hiring, and training new workers when business conditions improve.
- Employers who must permanently reduce their workforce can use the program as a transition to layoff. Affected employees may continue to work at reduced levels with an opportunity to find other employment before the expected layoff.