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 Post Homeless Help Solutions Here! November 19, 2005 6:31 PM

If you know of an aid to helping the homeless or one you think could help, please post it here.  [ send green star]
 
Food Pantry November 20, 2005 7:59 PM

I do know that the homeless can go to RCS Food Pantry (Religious Community Services)

The Administration Office is located at 1855 Highland Av S, Largo - 584-3528.

RCS Food Pantry is located at 700 Druid Rd, Clearwater - 443-4031 = Homeless and low income are able to receive free emergency food 2 times per month plus during one of the visits Government (USDA) food. Soc.Sec.Card required for each individual in household and proof of income (if any) plus $1.00 processing fee w/ea.visit. Opportunities for volunteering available.  Certain Zip Codes are served at this location, call Administration Office for other Food Pantry locations in your area.

Please call Administration Office regarding RCS Grace House (I believe this is a family shelter) and RCS Stepping Stone (I think this is a shelter for single men)

RCS also has a Thrift Shop located at 2960 East Bay Drive, Largo - 531-6266 (very low cost clothing and misc.)

Peace, Light, Hope, Faith

LynZ          

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Hi Lyn Z November 21, 2005 4:59 AM

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Free Clinic November 22, 2005 9:07 PM

The Clearawater Free Clinic for medical help is at 707 N Fort Harrison, Clearwater - 447-3041

Medical care and help with medications is available for FREE (they accept monetary donations if available)

Hope, Faith, Peace, Light, Love

LynZ           

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Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa (website) December 02, 2005 11:50 AM

Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa http://www.metmin.org/index.asp "Metropolitan Ministries faithfully reaches out to poor, hungry and homeless men, women and children in their time of need — providing life-changing answers. Within our care, people find food, clothing, shelter and other vital services" http://www.metmin.org/contactus.asp Help with food 813-209-1044 susanne.bolt@metromin.org Help with shelter 813-209-1200 karen.clayton@metromin.org Volunteering 813-209-1096 rick.bennett@metromin.org Donating needed items 813-209-1060 anita.fletcher@metromin.org Making a Financial Donation 813-209-1253 amy.towery@metromin.org Wills and Bequests 813-209-1008 rod.malloy@metromin.org Scheduling a tour or speaker 813-209-1214 tracy.clouser@metromin.org Job Opportunities 813-209-1082 beverly.sparkman@metromin.org SPAN 813-209-1022 karen.clayton@metromin.org Our mailing address is: Metropolitan Ministries 2002 North Florida Avenue Tampa, FL 33602 HOMELESSNESS IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA: STATISTICS: http://www.metmin.org/subpages/Homelessness_Stats_092004.asp#4  [ send green star]
 
Tampa Bay Information Network December 02, 2005 12:10 PM

Tampa Bay Information Network http://www.211tampabay.org/ez37/index.php?/211 Tampa Bay Information Network (TBIN) (HUGE URL, so I'm shortening it) you can find it under "TBIN" http://tinyurl.com/cjfdq The Homeless Management Information System (HMI for the Pinellas County. Tampa Bay Information Network is a centralized database where local human service providers enter, manage, report, share, store and upload client data. Data is used to better serve clients, communicate with local human service partners and for research, analysis and reporting of access of the human service system. SERVICES http://www.211tampabay.org/ez37/index.php?/211/top_menu/services COMMUNITY VOICE MAIL Community Voice Mail (CVM) http://www.211tampabay.org/ez/index.php?/211/top_menu/services/community_voice_mail_cvm The Pinellas Community Voice Mail program is part of the national network of CVM sites, empowering people in crisis and transition by distributing free 24-hour voice mail nationwide - directly linking individuals to jobs, housing, safety and stability. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, the CVM National Office website is: http://www.cvm.org.  [ send green star]
 
Pinellas Homeless Policy Group December 02, 2005 12:56 PM

http://www.pinellascounty.org/homeless-policy-group/default.htm  [ send green star]
 
anonymous  November 05, 2007 9:02 AM

I notice many homeless people hang out in the library downtown.  The library doesn't really serve their needs, although they seem to be kind.

Perhaps we need a center for the homeless where they can get the services they need.  Health care, education, drug treatment, vocational help, job search help, and social workers all in one place.

Unfortunately, the homeless don't vote, so the county would rather spend $40 million on a sports facility in New Tampa.  We need to turn that around.
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 June 11, 2008 12:13 PM

Clearwater has a central place like that. It's called the C.H.I.P Center. It's at 1339 Park Street.  You can eat, shower, wash clothes for free, and they've got a bunch of other programs as well.  Today they had a free Public Defender there answering questions, and they regularly have a VA rep available.

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