| 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:
ASAP Homeless Shelter asaphomeless.org
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
Florida Resurrection House, Inc.
800 Eleventh Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33705-1256
Good Samaritan Church 727-544-8558
6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park goodsam-church.org
Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. 727-442-9041
1120 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater ethep@ethep.org ethep.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. Petersburg Free Clinic 727-821-1200
863 3rd Av. N, St. Petersburg stpetersburgfreeclinic.org
Medical assistance plus other services.
St. Petersburg Free Clinic Beacon House 727-823-5780
2151 Central Av, St. Petersburg
Men's shelter and weekday community meals.
St. Petersburg Free Clinic Women's Residence 727-821-3894
814 4th Av N, St. Petersburg
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
Taking it to the Streets Ministries 727-546-5767
7320 47th St., Pinellas Park takingittothestreets.org
Turning Point 727-823-7811
1801 5th Av N, St. Petersburg, Drug/Alcohol treatment.
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:
ASAP Homeless Shelter asaphomeless.org
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
Florida Resurrection House, Inc.
800 Eleventh Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33705-1256
Good Samaritan Church 727-544-8558
6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park goodsam-church.org
Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. 727-442-9041
1120 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater ethep@ethep.org ethep.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. Petersburg Free Clinic 727-821-1200
863 3rd Av. N, St. Petersburg stpetersburgfreeclinic.org
Medical assistance plus other services.
St. Petersburg Free Clinic Beacon House 727-823-5780
2151 Central Av, St. Petersburg
Men's shelter and weekday community meals.
St. Petersburg Free Clinic Women's Residence 727-821-3894
814 4th Av N, St. Petersburg
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
Taking it to the Streets Ministries 727-546-5767
7320 47th St., Pinellas Park takingittothestreets.org
Turning Point 727-823-7811
1801 5th Av N, St. Petersburg, Drug/Alcohol treatment.
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 organization, church, or
company.
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 organization, church, or
company.
| View from the pier, St. Petersburg |
Pinellas Hope, a program managed by Catholic Charities and Ministries
of Mercy, 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
of Mercy, 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
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
Reported Violent Crimes ('09) 6,905 (includes 27 murders) **
* Results of a point-in-time survey by the Pinellas County Coalition for the
Homeless. For the full report go to pinellashomeless.org.
** As compiled by the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement (though many assaults
are never reported). www.fdle.state.fl.us
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
Reported Violent Crimes ('09) 6,905 (includes 27 murders) **
* Results of a point-in-time survey by the Pinellas County Coalition for the
Homeless. For the full report go to pinellashomeless.org.
** As compiled by the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement (though many assaults
are never reported). www.fdle.state.fl.us
| Updated 6-22-2010 For additions, corrections, or comments email me at: clyde@homelessamerican.com or call me at 727-533-6384. |
| ... . 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 (below) The entrance and parking area are on 46th Av N near 43rd St. (The park is open only during daylight hours.) |
A topographic image of Pinellas County made with radar data
from a mission of the shuttle Endeavour. Dark green is the
lowest elevation and light tan is the highest. This gives an idea
of what areas are most at risk of flooding in a hurricane.
Photo: NASA.
from a mission of the shuttle Endeavour. Dark green is the
lowest elevation and light tan is the highest. This gives an idea
of what areas are most at risk of flooding in a hurricane.
Photo: NASA.
CLEARWATER
| ST. 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 |
The Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless,
pinellashomeless.org , is involved in a wide range of activities toward
assisting the homeless. They also manage cold shelters which 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 toward
assisting the homeless. They also manage cold shelters which 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
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
Looking for work in the Tampa Bay area?
Don't forget to try employflorida.com. They have a variety of useful
services to those seeking employment. Craigslist.org has lots of local
employment and housing ads as well, and accepts free posting of resumes
and work-wanted ads.
Don't forget to try employflorida.com. They have a variety of useful
services to those seeking employment. Craigslist.org has lots of local
employment and housing ads as well, and accepts free posting of resumes
and work-wanted ads.
About the Homeless Emergency Project, Clearwater
From an email that I received 4-9-2010:
"We started in the 1960’s as an outreach of the community church and in
1986 we incorporated as a 501(c)(3) under the name Homeless
Emergency Project, Inc., or HEP.
Through the acquisition and redevelopment of run down housing and
underutilized industrial sites in the North Greenwood Neighborhood Area of
Clearwater, HEP continues to improve blighted conditions and increase the
available housing stock in the city’s most distressed neighborhood. HEP is
responsible for over $8 million in redevelopment projects, including 32
single-family apartments and 30 single-family homes. In addition,
warehouses that were once beleaguered have been converted to
dormitory-style housing that serves as an emergency shelter and is a
catalyst for moving people to transitional and permanent housing (i.e. the
apartments and single-family homes mentioned earlier).
In addition to on-site case management services, HEP partners with over
25 community businesses and agencies that provide on-site medical,
mental health, legal, financial, and employment service. We attribute our
77% success rate to independent and/or permanent supportive housing –
the highest in the county – to these partnerships. A 5,000 sq. ft. community
center, a full service dental clinic, and a family educational center have
also been developed and are operated by HEP. Just last month, a 10,000
sq. ft. service center was constructed to house our many community
partnerships including offices for mental health counselors from Baycare
Behavioral Health and exam rooms for nurses from Morton Plant Hospital.
In addition, our supporters and your readers who are looking to provide
help can feel good knowing that this year Charity Navigator awarded HEP
with the highest rating – 4 stars – for the third consecutive year."
Christine Garrison, MA
Development Specialist
HEP - Homeless Emergency Project, Inc.
1120 North Betty Lane, Clearwater FL 33755
Office: 727-442-9041 Website: www.ethep.org
From an email that I received 4-9-2010:
"We started in the 1960’s as an outreach of the community church and in
1986 we incorporated as a 501(c)(3) under the name Homeless
Emergency Project, Inc., or HEP.
Through the acquisition and redevelopment of run down housing and
underutilized industrial sites in the North Greenwood Neighborhood Area of
Clearwater, HEP continues to improve blighted conditions and increase the
available housing stock in the city’s most distressed neighborhood. HEP is
responsible for over $8 million in redevelopment projects, including 32
single-family apartments and 30 single-family homes. In addition,
warehouses that were once beleaguered have been converted to
dormitory-style housing that serves as an emergency shelter and is a
catalyst for moving people to transitional and permanent housing (i.e. the
apartments and single-family homes mentioned earlier).
In addition to on-site case management services, HEP partners with over
25 community businesses and agencies that provide on-site medical,
mental health, legal, financial, and employment service. We attribute our
77% success rate to independent and/or permanent supportive housing –
the highest in the county – to these partnerships. A 5,000 sq. ft. community
center, a full service dental clinic, and a family educational center have
also been developed and are operated by HEP. Just last month, a 10,000
sq. ft. service center was constructed to house our many community
partnerships including offices for mental health counselors from Baycare
Behavioral Health and exam rooms for nurses from Morton Plant Hospital.
In addition, our supporters and your readers who are looking to provide
help can feel good knowing that this year Charity Navigator awarded HEP
with the highest rating – 4 stars – for the third consecutive year."
Christine Garrison, MA
Development Specialist
HEP - Homeless Emergency Project, Inc.
1120 North Betty Lane, Clearwater FL 33755
Office: 727-442-9041 Website: www.ethep.org
| GULF OF MEXICO |
Beacon House in St. Petersburg, managed by the St. Petersburg Free
Clinic. Temporary and transitional shelter for single homeless men, and
evening community meals for anyone in need.
Clinic. Temporary and transitional shelter for single homeless men, and
evening community meals for anyone in need.
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| PINELLAS PARK |
Is the State of Florida holding money that is owed to you? Find out
at: fltreasurehunt.org. (I discovered a refund of property tax money
unclaimed from 1988.)
at: fltreasurehunt.org. (I discovered a refund of property tax money
unclaimed from 1988.)
| Demens Landing Park, St. Petersburg (right). It was late morning on a hot day and very few people were at the park. |
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