EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS TO THOSE ON THE BRINK OF HOMELESSNESS
The Emergency Financial Assistance Program (EA) is a recognized and proven way to prevent homelessness. Our program serves those in our community who are struggling to pay utility bills, rent/mortgage payments or need food assistance. By aiding them with these basic needs, we ensure they can stay safely in their homes.
In 2022, we provided more than 1,564 individuals in need with financial assistance through support from community partners like the United Way of Northeast Florida.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program
Thanks to our partnership with Changing Homelessness, Catholic Charities Jacksonville are able to provide supportive services for low or very low-income Veterans and Veteran families who are homeless, at-risk of losing housing, or residing in, or transitioning to permanent housing.
Services that are provided include:
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Case Management
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Transportation Assistance
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Legal Services
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Housing Counseling Services
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Personal Financial Planning
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Job Counseling Services
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Moving Assistance
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Temporary Financial Assistance
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Referral to Other Agency or Area Resources
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Catholic Charities Jacksonville is a provider of Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS services in partnership with the City of Jacksonville through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Our team assists clients with housing, emergency assistance to prevent homelessness, and supportive services for low-income persons and families living with HIV/AIDS including:
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Case Management
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Referrals
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Group Counseling
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Caregiver Services
Financial Assistance for Individuals and Families Living with AIDS / HIV (office.com)
To be screened for this program, please call 904-638-2112 or 866-367-7783.
Emergency Financial Assistance (NON HOPWA)
Catholic Charities Jacksonville is a provider of and in partnership with the City of Jacksonville through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Our team assists clients with housing, emergency assistance to prevent homelessness, and supportive services for low-income persons and families.
Examples of some services available:
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Case Management
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Referrals
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Assistance with utilities
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Assistance with rent
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Transitional housing for homeless
Call 211 to get started
1,282 INDIVIDUALS
Received emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgages or utilities in their time of need (FY 23-24).
A STORY OF HOPE: SARAH
“I lost three loved ones back-to-back, including my mother to COVID. Catholic Charities showed their deepest condolences and sympathy. They assisted me the best way they could, and I’m forever grateful. I cannot say how much I appreciate their kindness and help during my time of need.”
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