ARE YOU IN NEED and NEED HELP?

FOOD ASSISTANCE

Members of the Greater Orlando Food Outreach receive free bread, on a weekly basis, as well as unlimited access to hundreds of other food items, each for a small contribution. Families who receive Food Stamps may use their benefits at the Greater Orlando Food Outreach to ensure they last a full month.

How to become a memeber of the Greater Orlando Food Outreach
(qualifications are income-based - see application for details)

1. New members are welcome anytime Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
2. Fill out a membership application
   (or bring one with you)
3. Pay a $10 annual membership fee and receive a $10 food voucher
   (60+ receive a free lifetime membership)

CLOTHING ASSISTANCE

The Compassion Thrift Center provides families with clothing, footwear, and household items at low cost. Click here for a price sheet.

Hours of Service:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm

EMERGENCY FOOD / CLOTHING ASSISTANCE

For families in crisis situations who are in need of an emergency supply of food or clothing and unable to contribute, we offer food and clothing vouchers.
** Vouchers are given on a case-by-case basis. **

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00am-2:00pm, families may visit the Compassion Outreach Center to apply for Emergency Food/Clothing Assistance.

Other Emergency Food/Clothing Assistance Resources:
Food Stamps / Medicaid / Florida KidCare / Healthy Kids

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

Do you need assistance with applying for Food Stamps, Medicaid, and/or Florida KidCare? Come to the Compassion Outreach Center to receive one-on-one assistance with your application. Make sure to bring all of the necessary information, including:

• Your family's most recent tax return (Form 1040) OR
• Your Wage and Earning Statement (W-2 Form) OR
• Current Pay Stubs (covering the last 4 weeks)
• The cost to add your children to your employer’s health insurance coverage.
• Social Security Cards and Birth Certificates
• Monthly expenses (rent, utilities, auto expenses, etc.)

Other Access Centers

Medical Care for Uninsured Children

FREE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CLINIC

The Compassion Children's Clinic is a free medical clinic for uninsured children ages 4-18. The clinic is offered on the first Sunday of each month from 9:00am-3:00pm.

• Child(ren) must be age 4-18
• Child(ren) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Child(ren) must live at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
  Click here for Income Guidelines Chart

Other Free or Sliding-Scale Clinics

Rent / Utitlity Assistance

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

The Compassion Outreach Center does not directly provide rent/utility assistance. However, we do assist families in locating organizations throughout the community who do provide this resource. Most organizations who provide rent and/or utility assistance require applicants to prove that their inability to pay is caused by an unforseen challenge, and that they will be able to pay their rent/utility bill next month.

Rent / Utility Assistance Resources

Family Counseling

FREE FAMILY COUNSELING

The Compassion Children's Counseling Center provides free family counseling to families in Orange County with children ages 10-17 with behavioral issues.

 

Other Family Counseling Resources

Employment Assistance

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

The Compassion Outreach Center The Compassion Outreach Center provides basic employment assistance services, including access to resume-building software, phone, Internet, and fax.

In November 2008, we will begin to offer weekly Job Skills Seminars, as well as one-on-one assistance by appointment.

Other Employment Assistance Resources

Life Skills Classes

PARENTING SKILLS, COMPUTER SKILLS, BUDGETING

** Sign up on our Event Calendar! **

Redirecting Children's Behavior - Instructor: Suzette Boyette
Free seminar offered monthly for parents. Limited to 25 parents per seminar. Call 407.849.0079 x306 or email merrie.karimov@battlepoverty.org to sign up.

Other Life Skills Resources