Lake

The FLMFA exists to help Service Members, Veterans and their families find crucial services and assistance programs. We’ve identified the following national, state and local resources for military residents living in Lake County, Florida. Please refer to each organization for more information and current eligibility requirements.

Lake Employment Resources

employment
Name:
CareerSource Central Florida
Address:
1392 East Vine Street
City:
Kissimmee
Zip Code:
34744
Phone:
(407) 705-1555
Extension:
x5400
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty, Veterans and their families
Description of Services:
Assists job seekers at every level. The goal to help you to become more competitive in your job search.

employment
Name:
CareerSource Central Florida
Address:
1415 South 14th Street, Suite 101 Southside Shopping Center
City:
Leesburg
Zip Code:
34748
Phone:
(352) 360-6280
Extension:
x6400
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty, Veterans and their families
Description of Services:
Assists job seekers at every level. The goal to help you to become more competitive in your job search.

employment
Name:
CareerSource Central Florida
Address:
1563 Florida Mall Avenue
City:
Orlando
Zip Code:
32809
Phone:
(407) 531-1232
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty, Veterans and their families
Description of Services:
Assists job seekers at every level. The goal to help you to become more competitive in your job search.

employment
Name:
CareerSource Central Florida
Address:
609 North Powers Drive, Suite 340
City:
Orlando
Zip Code:
32818
Phone:
(407) 531-1223
Extension:
x4900
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty, Veterans and their families
Description of Services:
Assists job seekers at every level. The goal to help you to become more competitive in your job search.

employment
Name:
CareerSource Central Florida
Address:
1209 West Airport Boulevard
City:
Sanford
Zip Code:
32773
Phone:
(407) 531-1231
Extension:
x7300
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty, Veterans and their families
Description of Services:
Assists job seekers at every level. The goal to help you to become more competitive in your job search.

employment
Name:
CareerSource Central Florida
Address:
Sumter Career and Adult Education Lake Sumter State College-1425 CS 526A, Room 3103
City:
Sumterville
Zip Code:
32585
Phone:
(352) 360-6280
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty, Veterans and their families
Description of Services:
Assists job seekers at every level. The goal to help you to become more competitive in your job search.

employment
Name:
CareerSource Central Florida
Address:
4360 East Colonial Drive
City:
Orlando
Zip Code:
32803
Phone:
(407) 531-1227
Extension:
x4400
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty, Veterans and their families
Description of Services:
Assists job seekers at every level. The goal to help you to become more competitive in your job search.

Lake Housing Resources

housing
Name:
HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATED
Address:
638 W. Hwy 50
City:
Clermont
Zip Code:
34711
Phone:
(352) 383-7300
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active Duty, Veterans and their families.
Description of Services:
Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops, Financial Management/Budget Counseling, Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops, Pre-purchase Counseling, Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops, Predatory Lending Education Workshops, Rental Housing Counseling

housing
Name:
Community Legal Services Of Mid Florida, Inc – Tavares Office
Address:
226 West Main Street
City:
Tavares
Zip Code:
32778
Phone:
(352) 343-0815
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:

Active Duty, Veterans and their families.

Description of Services:

Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling, Predatory Lending Education Workshops, Rental Housing Counseling, Resolving/Preventing Mortgage Delinquency Workshops


housing
Name:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY LAKE, INC
Address:
710 South Bay Street
City:
Eustis
Zip Code:
32726
Phone:
(352) 357-8750
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active Duty, Veterans and their families.
Description of Services:
Pre-purchase Counseling, Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops

Lake Emergency Relief Resources

Disclaimer: Lake county has no "Emergency Relief" resources that are specific to Lake only. What you see below are the resources used throughout the state of Florida.

emergency-relief
Name:
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (Miami)
Address:
USCG Air Station, 14750 NW 44th Ct
City:
Opa Locka
Zip Code:
33054
Phone:
(305) 953-2263
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard

Description of Services:

CGMA is the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard. While CGMA works closely with the Coast Guard, it is an independent non-profit charitable organization.


emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
10311 Malachite Dr.
City:
Bradenton
Zip Code:
34211
Phone:
(941) 792-8686
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
Southwest Florida serves Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties. The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
341 White St.
City:
Daytona Beach
Zip Code:
32114
Phone:
(386) 226-1400
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
North Florida Region 751 Riverside Avenue
City:
Jacksonville
Zip Code:
32204
Phone:
(904) 358-8091
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
2847 W. Main St.
City:
Leesburg
Zip Code:
34747
Phone:
(352) 314-0883
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
Mid-Florida serves Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Pasco, Polk, and Sumter Counties. The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
South Florida Region 335 SW 27th Avenue
City:
Miami
Zip Code:
33315
Phone:
(305) 644-1200
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
5744 Missouri Ave.
City:
New Port Richey
Zip Code:
34652
Phone:
(727) 848-8354
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
Mid-Florida serves Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Pasco, Polk, and Sumter Counties. The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
5 N. Bumby Ave.
City:
Orlando
Zip Code:
32803
Phone:
(407) 894-4141
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
Greater Orlando serves Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
1777 Tamiami Trail, Ste. 410
City:
Port Charlotte
Zip Code:
33948
Phone:
(941) 629-4345
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
Southwest Florida serves Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties. The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
1700 Cedar St.
City:
Rockledge
Zip Code:
32955
Phone:
(321) 890-1002
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
2001 Cantu Ct.
City:
Sarasota
Zip Code:
34232
Phone:
(941) 379-9300
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
Southwest Florida serves Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties. The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
818 4th St. N.
City:
St. Petersburg
Zip Code:
33701
Phone:
(727) 898-3111
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
Tampa Bay serves Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
3310 W. Main St.
City:
Tampa
Zip Code:
33607
Phone:
(813) 348-4820
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
Tampa Bay serves Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
147 Avenue A N.W.
City:
Winter Haven
Zip Code:
33881
Phone:
(863) 294-5942
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
Mid-Florida serves Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Pasco, Polk, and Sumter Counties. The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies.

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
Service to the Armed Forces (SAF)
Phone:
(877) 272-7337
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies. Our phone number is 24 hours

emergency-relief
Name:
Red Cross
Address:
Disaster Services
Phone:
(877) 741-1444
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone in crisis
Description of Services:
The Capital Area Chapter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist individuals and families displaced by natural and man-made disasters, including home fires (the majority of responses), wildfires, floods, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and other emergencies. Our phone number is 24 hours

emergency-relief
Name:
Army Emergency Relief
Address:
Active Duty Bases
City:
Active Duty Bases
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty soldiers
Description of Services:
AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army Take Care of its Own." AER financial assistance is conducted within the Army structure by mission commanders and garrison commanders through AER Sections located at U.S. Army installations worldwide. In 2012, AER established the Army Wounded Warrior (AW2) Special Access Program to directly assist those Soldiers who have suffered severe wounds or injuries that normally result in their being medically retired. The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to these Wounded Warriors as they transition between the Army pay system and their VA benefits.

emergency-relief
Name:
Navy Marine Corp Relief Society
Address:
Naval Air Station Key West P.O. Box 9001
City:
Key West
Zip Code:
33040
Phone:
(305) 293-2840
Website:
Description of Services:
To provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other need-based assistance to active-duty and retired Sailors and Marines, their eligible family members, and survivors.

emergency-relief
Name:
Navy Marine Corp Relief Society
Address:
Naval Air Station Yorktown Ave, Bldg 13
City:
Jacksonville
Zip Code:
32212-0048
Phone:
(904) 542-3515
Phone 2:
(904) 542-2216
Website:
Description of Services:
To provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other need-based assistance to active-duty and retired Sailors and Marines, their eligible family members, and survivors.

emergency-relief
Name:
Navy Marine Corp Relief Society
Address:
101 Vernon Avenue
City:
Panama City Beach
Zip Code:
32407
Phone:
(850) 230-3307
Phone 2:
(850) 452-2300
Website:
Description of Services:
To provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other need-based assistance to active-duty and retired Sailors and Marines, their eligible family members, and survivors.

emergency-relief
Name:
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (Miami Beach)
Address:
USCG Base, 100 MacArthur Causeway
City:
Miami
Zip Code:
33139
Phone:
(305) 535-4592
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard

Description of Services:

CGMA is the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard. While CGMA works closely with the Coast Guard, it is an independent non-profit charitable organization.


emergency-relief
Name:
MacDill Emergency Relief Services
Address:
8105 Condor Street, Bldg 18
City:
MacDill AFB
Zip Code:
33621
Phone:
(813) 828-2721
Website:
Description of Services:
Active Duty Presonnel stationed at MacDill Air Force Base.

emergency-relief
Name:
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (Clearwater)
Address:
USCG Air Station, 15100 Rescue Way
City:
Clearwater
Zip Code:
33762
Phone:
(727) 535-1437
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard

Description of Services:

CGMA is the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard. While CGMA works closely with the Coast Guard, it is an independent non-profit charitable organization.


emergency-relief
Name:
Operation We Are Here
Address:
Online resource guide
City:
National, State and Local
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Eligibility varies by each resource provied on the list.
Description of Services:
Variety of resources including financial emergency relief.

emergency-relief
Name:
Military OneSource
Address:
Inforation and Referrral Services
City:
National, State and Local
Zip Code:
All
Phone:
(800) 342-9647
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty and transitioning Sevice Members.
Description of Services:
Financial Resources and Information and Referral services.

emergency-relief
Name:
United Way
Address:
Information and Referrral Services
City:
County
Zip Code:
All
Phone:
just dial 211
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone
Description of Services:
Information and referral services by zip code

emergency-relief
Name:
Salvation Army
Address:
Disaster and Emergency Relief Services
City:
Tampa
Zip Code:
All
Phone:
(813) 903-0944
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Anyone

emergency-relief
Name:
Veterans of Forign Wars
Address:
https://www.vfw.org/find-a-post
City:
http://myfloridavfw.org/
Phone:
(352) 622-5126
Website:
Description of Services:
The VFW offers a wide range of assistance programs aimed at helping veterans of every generation. Whether that means providing free, professional help filing or appealing a VA claim, offering scholarships for post-secondary education or providing emergency financial relief when times get tough, the VFW is there for America's veterans.

emergency-relief
Name:
American Legion
Address:
1912A Lee Road
City:
Orlando
Zip Code:
32810
Website:
Description of Services:
The American Legion has served as a pillar in our community, across the state, and nationwide for nearly 100 years. This large and influential organization is the backbone of PROJECT: VetRelief. We are honored to have The American Legion, Department of Florida and their more than 130,000 members standing with us to aid our military and their families.

emergency-relief
Name:
Florida Veterans Foundation
Address:
The Capitol, 400 S Monroe St #2107
City:
Tallahassee
Zip Code:
32399
Phone:
(850) 488-4181
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Florida Veterans
Description of Services:
The FVF is a Florida non-for-profit corporation established to operate as a direct support organization of the FDVA as provided by section 292.055, Florida Statues, organized and operated exclusively to obtain funds, request and receive grants, gifts, and bequests of moneys; acquire, receive, hold, invest, and administer in its own name securities, funds, or property; and make expenditures to or for the direct or indirect benefit of FDVA, the veterans of this state, and congressionally chartered veteran service organizations.

emergency-relief
Name:
Veterans Administration
Address:
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
City:
Washington DC
Zip Code:
20420
Phone:
(844) 698-2311
Website:
Description of Services:
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors

emergency-relief
Name:
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Address:
875 N. Randolph St. Suite 225
City:
Arlington, VA
Zip Code:
22203
Phone:
(800) 654-8364
Website:
Description of Services:
Financial relief

emergency-relief
Name:
Air Force Aid Society
Address:
241 18th Street S., Suite 202
City:
Arlington, VA
Zip Code:
22202
Phone:
(703) 972-2650
Website:
Description of Services:
Financial relief

emergency-relief
Name:
Army Emergency Relief
Address:
2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 13161
City:
Arlington, VA
Zip Code:
22202
Phone:
(866) 878-6378
Website:
Description of Services:
Financial relief

emergency-relief
Name:
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
Address:
1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 220
City:
Arlington, VA
Zip Code:
22201
Phone:
(800) 881-2462
Phone 2:
(703) 875-0404
Website:
Description of Services:
Financial relief

emergency-relief
Name:
National Resource Directory
Phone:
(800) 827-1000
Phone 2:
(800) 342-9647
Website:
Description of Services:
Resouces Directory

emergency-relief
Name:
eBenefits
Website:
Description of Services:
Financial benefits

NOTE: This reource is only available online


emergency-relief
Name:
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (Jacksonville)
Address:
USCG Sector, 4200 Ocean Street
City:
Atlantic Beach
Zip Code:
32233
Phone:
(904) 564-7658
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard

Description of Services:

CGMA is the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard. While CGMA works closely with the Coast Guard, it is an independent non-profit charitable organization.


emergency-relief
Name:
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (Jacksonville)
Address:
USCG HITRON, 13520 Aerospace Way
City:
Jacksonville
Zip Code:
32221
Phone:
(904) 594-6814
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard

Description of Services:

CGMA is the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard. While CGMA works closely with the Coast Guard, it is an independent non-profit charitable organization.


Lake Homelessness Resources

homelessness
Name:
Salvation Army
Address:
2605 South Street
City:
Leesburg
Zip Code:
34749
Phone:
(352) 365-0079
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty, Veterans and their families
Description of Services:
Several programs exist throughout the state which allow individuals and families to stay up to 24 months while necessary skills and financial stability are acquired to become self-sufficient.

Lake Legal Resources

legal
Name:
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc., VLP
Address:
334 NW Lake City Avenue
City:
Lake City
Zip Code:
32055-4821
Phone:
(386) 752-5960
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:

Active duty, Veterans and their families

Description of Services:

provides advice and legal assistance to low income persons. Services include foreclosure law, consumer law, domestic violence, education, elder law, family law, public benefits, housing, homeless disability project, and low-income taxpayer clinic.


legal
Name:
National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)
Address:
P. O. Box 65762
City:
Washington, DC
Zip Code:
20035
Phone:
(202) 265-8305
Website:
Eligible to Receive Assistance:
Active duty, Veterans and their families
Description of Services:
Veterans receive free representation in proceedings before military administrative discharge boards, military medical and physical disability evaluation boards, military discharge review agencies, VA regional offices, the Board of Veterans' Appeals, and the courts that review the decisions of these agencies.