| Pinellas County, Florida Some information about where to find assistance for the homeless and low-income. |
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Dial 211
For information on finding assistance dial 211 (a free call) or go to
211tampabay.com. There is a great deal of information available
about assistance, and also for volunteer opportunities.
For information on finding assistance dial 211 (a free call) or go to
211tampabay.com. There is a great deal of information available
about assistance, and also for volunteer opportunities.
Some of the organizations that provide assistance to the
homeless and low-income in Pinellas County:
CHIP Transitional Housing 727-466-6612
1339 Park St., Clearwater
Daystar Life Center 727-825-0442
226 6th St. S, St. Petersburg daystarlife@verizon.net
The Dream Center Saint Petersburg 727-520-1909
4359 35th St. N., St. Petersburg stpetedreamcenter.org
Everybody's Tabernacle Inc.
Homeless Emergency Project Inc. 727-442-9041
1120 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater ethep@ethep.org ethep.org
Good Samaritan Church 727-544-8558
6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park goodsam-church.org
Food pantry open Mon, Tue & Thur, 9AM - noon.
Metropolitan Ministries 813-209-1000
2002 N. Florida Av., Tampa FL 33602 metromin.org
Northwest Presbyterian Church 727-544-4551
6330 54th Av. N., St. Petersburg
Food and clothing pantry open Monday 9:00 - 12:30.
People that Love Mission - Food & Clothing Pantry
817 5th Av N, St. Petersburg peoplethatlove.com
Shepherd Center Food Pantry 727-939-1400 x40
101 W. Court St., Tarpon Springs
Solid Rock Christian Church 727-521-6306
4224 28th St. N., St. Peterburg solidrockctr.com
Somebody Cares Tampa Bay 727-536-2273
2140 Range Rd., Unit B, Clearwater sctb.org
St. Giles Emergency Food Pantry 727-545-2664
8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park
Food pantry open Mon - Fri, 9:30 - 12:30.
St. Timothy Lutheran Church 727-937-3503
812 E. Tarpon Av., Tarpon Springs
St. Vincent dePaul Soup Kitchen 727-441-3790
1345 Park St., Clearwater
St. Vincent de Paul Food Center 727-821-3446
401 15th St. N., St Petersburg
Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission Inc. 727-545-8282
5625 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park havenofrest.com
Taking it to the Streets Ministries 727-546-5767
7320 47th St., Pinellas Park takingittothestreets.org
United Methodist Cooperative Ministries 727-442-6881
1625 Union St., Clearwater umcoopm@verizon.net umcm.info
Wesley United Methodist Church 727-896-4797
301 37th Av. N., St. Petersburg Food pantry & clothing.
(to be continued...)
homeless and low-income in Pinellas County:
CHIP Transitional Housing 727-466-6612
1339 Park St., Clearwater
Daystar Life Center 727-825-0442
226 6th St. S, St. Petersburg daystarlife@verizon.net
The Dream Center Saint Petersburg 727-520-1909
4359 35th St. N., St. Petersburg stpetedreamcenter.org
Everybody's Tabernacle Inc.
Homeless Emergency Project Inc. 727-442-9041
1120 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater ethep@ethep.org ethep.org
Good Samaritan Church 727-544-8558
6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park goodsam-church.org
Food pantry open Mon, Tue & Thur, 9AM - noon.
Metropolitan Ministries 813-209-1000
2002 N. Florida Av., Tampa FL 33602 metromin.org
Northwest Presbyterian Church 727-544-4551
6330 54th Av. N., St. Petersburg
Food and clothing pantry open Monday 9:00 - 12:30.
People that Love Mission - Food & Clothing Pantry
817 5th Av N, St. Petersburg peoplethatlove.com
Shepherd Center Food Pantry 727-939-1400 x40
101 W. Court St., Tarpon Springs
Solid Rock Christian Church 727-521-6306
4224 28th St. N., St. Peterburg solidrockctr.com
Somebody Cares Tampa Bay 727-536-2273
2140 Range Rd., Unit B, Clearwater sctb.org
St. Giles Emergency Food Pantry 727-545-2664
8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park
Food pantry open Mon - Fri, 9:30 - 12:30.
St. Timothy Lutheran Church 727-937-3503
812 E. Tarpon Av., Tarpon Springs
St. Vincent dePaul Soup Kitchen 727-441-3790
1345 Park St., Clearwater
St. Vincent de Paul Food Center 727-821-3446
401 15th St. N., St Petersburg
Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission Inc. 727-545-8282
5625 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park havenofrest.com
Taking it to the Streets Ministries 727-546-5767
7320 47th St., Pinellas Park takingittothestreets.org
United Methodist Cooperative Ministries 727-442-6881
1625 Union St., Clearwater umcoopm@verizon.net umcm.info
Wesley United Methodist Church 727-896-4797
301 37th Av. N., St. Petersburg Food pantry & clothing.
(to be continued...)
I attempt to convey useful and accurate information, but of course there
could be errors. I've noticed programs or services listed elsewhere that
are no longer active. If you find anything incorrect, or if you would like to
see something added, please email me at:
clyde@homelessamerican.com
Postings here are not an endorsement of any particular organization or
church.
could be errors. I've noticed programs or services listed elsewhere that
are no longer active. If you find anything incorrect, or if you would like to
see something added, please email me at:
clyde@homelessamerican.com
Postings here are not an endorsement of any particular organization or
church.
| View from the pier, St. Petersburg |
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Pinellas Hope, a program managed by Catholic Charities, has been
providing temporary housing in tents for up to 250 individuals since
December 2007. The average length of stay has been five months. There
was a groundbreaking for 80 apartment units on September 18 '09, which
will be paid for by federal and state grants, and operating expenses will
be covered by the county and some cities including St. Petersburg.
pinellashope.org email: pinellashope@ccdosp.org
5726 126th Av N, Pinellas Park 727-556-6397
providing temporary housing in tents for up to 250 individuals since
December 2007. The average length of stay has been five months. There
was a groundbreaking for 80 apartment units on September 18 '09, which
will be paid for by federal and state grants, and operating expenses will
be covered by the county and some cities including St. Petersburg.
pinellashope.org email: pinellashope@ccdosp.org
5726 126th Av N, Pinellas Park 727-556-6397
Some Facts About Pinellas County
Population 910,260 (US Census estimate '08)
Number of homeless 6,235 *
Housing units 499,456 (US Census estimate '08)
Land area 279.92 sq. miles
* Results of a point-in-time survey by the Pinellas County Coalition
for the Homeless. For the full report go to pinellashomeless.org.
Population 910,260 (US Census estimate '08)
Number of homeless 6,235 *
Housing units 499,456 (US Census estimate '08)
Land area 279.92 sq. miles
* Results of a point-in-time survey by the Pinellas County Coalition
for the Homeless. For the full report go to pinellashomeless.org.
| Updated 2-20-2010 For additions, corrections, or comments email me at: clyde@homelessamerican.com |
| ... . Street guides for the homeless . General information of use to those who are homeless including . locations and times for free meals, clothing, and various services. . North Pinellas County and South Pinellas County . Just click on title for your choice. These guides are from . 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc. and are in PDF format. They can be . printed out such that each uses just one sheet of paper. . Additional information may be found at 211tampabay.com. .... |
| Joes Creek Greenway Park, Lealman The entrance and parking area are on 46th Av N near 43rd St. |
Dinner at the Haven of Rest Mission, Pinellas Park, as it used to be.
They had been serving hot meals for homeless and low-income
people for about 20 years until being forced to stop by the city. They
still provide bag lunches and bags of groceries for those in need.
Photo: Alex Pickett
They had been serving hot meals for homeless and low-income
people for about 20 years until being forced to stop by the city. They
still provide bag lunches and bags of groceries for those in need.
Photo: Alex Pickett
A topographic image from radar scanning data made on a
mission of the shuttle Endeavour. Dark green is the lowest
elevation and light tan is the highest. This gives you some
idea of what areas are most at risk of flooding in a
hurricane. Photo: NASA.
mission of the shuttle Endeavour. Dark green is the lowest
elevation and light tan is the highest. This gives you some
idea of what areas are most at risk of flooding in a
hurricane. Photo: NASA.
CLEARWATER
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PETERSBURG
PETERSBURG
Food Donations Needed
A county listing (PDF format) of places to donate food may be found at:
Pinellas County Food Donations Some places will pick up food and
others only accept drop-offs at specified times. Call each for details.
Tampa Bay Harvest needs food donations. tampabayharvest.org
To donate food, call for pickup at 727-538-7777.
A county listing (PDF format) of places to donate food may be found at:
Pinellas County Food Donations Some places will pick up food and
others only accept drop-offs at specified times. Call each for details.
Tampa Bay Harvest needs food donations. tampabayharvest.org
To donate food, call for pickup at 727-538-7777.
TARPON
SPRINGS
SPRINGS
The Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless,
pinellashomeless.org , is involved in a wide range of activities.
Homeless Persons Memorial Day will be observed at various locations in
Pinellas on December 21. Information is available at Memorial Info.
Cold shelters are open when the temperature is forecast to be 40 degrees
or colder. Information may be found at cold shelters.
pinellashomeless.org , is involved in a wide range of activities.
Homeless Persons Memorial Day will be observed at various locations in
Pinellas on December 21. Information is available at Memorial Info.
Cold shelters are open when the temperature is forecast to be 40 degrees
or colder. Information may be found at cold shelters.
. Basic Needs Guides . Information for anyone in need of financial assistance for utilities . or rent, food, and shelter. . North Pinellas County and South Pinellas County . Just click on the title. These guides are from 2-1-1 Tampa Bay . Cares Inc. and are in PDF format. |
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St. Petersburg Free Clinic
863 3rd Av. N., St. Petersburg 727-821-1200 stpetersburgfreeclinic.org
The Free Clinic provides a variety of services for those in need. In
addition to an urgent care clinic there is temporary housing for homeless
individuals, meals, and a food bank. Donations are needed.
863 3rd Av. N., St. Petersburg 727-821-1200 stpetersburgfreeclinic.org
The Free Clinic provides a variety of services for those in need. In
addition to an urgent care clinic there is temporary housing for homeless
individuals, meals, and a food bank. Donations are needed.
Want to check on organizations before donating money? Non-profits are
required to register with the state, and listings may be found on the state
website. Also the following websites list non-profits with information:
charitynavigatior.org guidestar.org justgive.org
required to register with the state, and listings may be found on the state
website. Also the following websites list non-profits with information:
charitynavigatior.org guidestar.org justgive.org
Looking for work in the Tampa Bay area? Don't forget employflorida.com.
America's Second Harvest of Tampa Bay, member of Feeding
America, www.a2htampabay.org, food bank in Tampa FL.
America, www.a2htampabay.org, food bank in Tampa FL.