There are many resources to help people in our community during their times of need. Click on the links below for more information on each on these programs. Also below are several community organizations that participated in the Bridges Out Of Poverty Conference. The services they provide and contact information are available below.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay
bbbstampabay.org
Services provided: Mentors for boys and girls
Contact: Deb Kristol-Irwin (Director of Pasco Partnership Development), 813-997-6881, Email
Boley Centers, Inc., Veterans Assistance Program
5636 Trouble Creek Road
727 841-7173
boleycenters.org
Services provided: Employment Training and supportive services for Veterans who are homeless
or at risk of being Homeless. Helping veterans with Resume’s, job searches and connections to local resources.
Contact: Paul Kendrick, 727 841-7173, Email
Broken But Beautiful Ministries, Inc. – d/b/a ACTS Community Resource Center
12515 U.S. Hwy 19 Hudson, FL. 34667
727-810-0910
actsresource.org
Services provided: free household items, clothing, daily meal, prayer
Contact: Dan Kolb, 727-810-0910, Email
CareerSource Pasco Hernando
4440 Grand Blvd New Port Richey, FL 34652
7361 Forest Oaks Blvd Spring Hill, FL 34606
15000 Citrus Country Dr. Ste 303 Dade City, FL 33523
careersourcepascohernando.com
Services provided: Provide Training/Certification Program, Youth/Experienced Workers Programs, Welfare Transition Program, Non-Custodial Parent Program, State Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Veteran’s Employment Assistance Representatives, Online/In Person Workshops, Employer Job Interviews, Business Services Representatives, Resource Room with computers/fax/copy machines & trained staff to assist job seekers and other assistance.
Contact: New Port Richey 727-484-3400 / Spring Hill 352-200-3020 / Dade City 813-377-1300
Catholic Charities Pasco Women’s Shelter
7801 Maryland Ave. Hudson, FL. 34667
727-861-4840
ccdosp.org
Services provided: Transitional living shelter for women and children
Contact: Julie Kolb, 727-861-4840, Email
Florida Department of Health – Healthy Start
10841 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654
727-619-0210
floridahealth.gov
Services provided: Healthy Start includes targeted support services that address identified risks.
The range of Healthy Start services available to pregnant women, infants and children up to age three include:
Information, referral and ongoing care coordination and support to assure access to needed services
Psychosocial, nutritional and smoking cessation counseling
Childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting support and education
Home visiting
Contact: Linda Graham, 727-619-0168, Email
Generations Christian Church
1540 Little Road, Trinity, FL 34655
727-375-8801
generationscc.com
Services provided: Spiritual counseling, Bible studies, Celebrate Recovery, Grief Share,
Divorce Care, Divorce Care for Kids, Marriage Mentoring, Local Outreach
Contact: 727-375-8801
Joining Hands Mission UMC
4204 Thys Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653
727-842-8136
joininghandsmissionchurch.org
Services provided: Free local transportation through agency referrals
Contact: Pastor Mary Ashcroft, 727-264-1288/cell 727-215-8084, Email
Metropolitan Ministries
3214 US Highway 19 N, Holiday, FL 34691
727-937-3268
metromin.org
Services provided: Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance, Residential Self-sufficiency Program, GED, Culinary School, Special Assistance, Referrals
Contact:Outreach Prevention Services, 727-937-3268, Email
One Community Now
PO Box 476, Elfers, FL 34680
727-858-6117
Services provided: Pasco Pack A Sack Food for Kids Program, Neighborhood Impact in Holiday Lake Estates
(includes: sports programs, free hot meal on Thursday evenings at Holiday Lake Estates Civic Center).
OCN Stand Down for homeless and at-risk Veterans. Getting Ahead Program. Cold Night Shelter.
Contact: Patti, 727-858-6117
Pasco County Schools
7227 Land O Lakes Blvd. LOL FL
813-794-2753
Pasco.k12.fl.us
Services provided: PK-12 Education
Contact: Tammy Berryhill-Area Superintendent of SW Region of Pasco, 813-794-2753, Email
Pasco County Schools – Anclote Elementary School
3610 Madison Street, NPR, FL 34652
727-774-3200
aes.pasco.k12.fl.us
Services provided: Education, ABC Program
Contact: Barbara Kleinsorge, 727-774-3200, Email
Pasco County Schools – Early Head Start/Head Start
7227 Land ‘O Lakes Blvd, Land ‘O Lakes, FL 34638
727-774-2730
pascoschools.org/ecp
Services provided: Comprehensive Preschool Services at No Cost to Eligible Families,
serving expectant mothers and children ages birth to 5 years old.
Contact: Angela Porterfield, 727-774-2730, Email
Pasco County Schools – Sunray Elementary School
4815 Sunray Drive Holiday 34690
727-774-9100
sres@pasco.k12.fl.us
Services provided: Education, ABC Program
Patricia Cochran, 5th Grade PLC and Facilitator, 727-774-9100, Email
Pasco Kids First
7344 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654
pascokidsfirst.org
Services provided: Children’s Advocacy Center; trauma therapy services for child victims of trauma, sexual abuse and physical abuse. In-home parenting education for families who are expecting or have a newborn through Healthy Families Program. Sexual Assault Victim Exam Program.
Contact: Becky Bennett – 727-835-7962, ext. 24 or info@pascokidsfirst.org.
Pinellas County Community Development and Planning
440 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756
727-464-8210
pinellascounty.org
Services provided: Short Term Rental Assistance (security deposit, utility deposit,
up to 3 months of rental assistance, rental arrears not to exceed 6 months) for income
eligible applicants. Please note that this program does not assist with utility arrears.
Contact: Natasha Suarez, 727-464-8210, Email
Plant City Towers | Plant City Living Center |SPM Management
103 W. Mahoney Street, Plant City, FL 33563
405 E. Damon Street, Plant City, FL 33563
Contact Info: (813) 752-7496 M,T & F|(813) 659-2669 W & TH Verbena Jordan, Service Coordinator
Verbena Jordan, Service Coordinator Email
Services provided: HUD-subsidized Housing for Low-Income Seniors ages 62 or older (1-Bedroom Apartments)
Premier Community HealthCare Group
2114 Seven Springs Blvd. Suite 100 Trinity, FL 34655
727-645-4185
premierhc.org
Services provided: Adult/Family Medicine, Behavioral Health, Dental, Pediatrics, OB/GYN,
ACCESS assistance, health insurance education and enrollment, community resources
Contact: Nicole John- Community Services Manager, 727-645-4185 x5015, Email
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
8320 Old CR 54, New Port Richey, Fl 34653
727-372-8600
stanpr.org
Services: AA; Al-anon; Bereavement; Food Pantry; Asst. with utilities (client must have a shut-off notice), prescriptions, rent on a limited basis; furniture and clothing vouchers.
Contact: Mary Miller, 727-372-8600, Email
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas & West Pasco Counties
4131 Madison St. New Port Richey, Fl. 34652
727 859 9038
wphabitat.com
Services provided: Home Ownership Program, Volunteer Opportunities, Critical Home Repair, ReStore (Donate or Buy)
Contact: Jake Pieterse, Email, Kathy McMillion, Email, 727 859 9038