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Name/Institution Description Contact Information Telephone, address, website, social

networking website.

Información en español

1. Emergency Response

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor’s Office

Resources for displayed families

https://castor.house.gov/constituentservices/hurricane-maria.htm

211 Crisis Center of Tampa Bay The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault, suicidal thoughts, domestic violence, financial distress or emotional or situational problems.

Dial 211 or dial (813) 234-1234 if you are using a

telephone from PR https://www.crisiscenter.com/ Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

El centro de crisis de Tampa Bay provee ayuda, esperanza y sanación a personas que tienen problemas o traumas por asalto sexual, pensamientos suicidas, violencia doméstica, problemas finacieros, problemas emocionales o serias situaciones,

Women United for Borinquen Provides clothes, food, diapers, personal Hygiene products, bedding and towels, elderly care products (diapers, wheelchair, hospital beds). Needs: All above plus,

financial aid to purchase plane tickets, transportation and miscellaneous expenses.

(813) 965- 4981 Nancy Hernandez

2202 east fowler Ave. Tampa 33612 (Where Dillard’s was) Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5:30pm happilyeverafter46@gmail.com Please contact Nancy to request information.

Provee ropa, pañales, artículos de hygiene personal, sábanas y toallas, productos para personas de edad como sillas de ruedas, pañales, camas de hospital.

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Senior Connection Center -Elder Helpline. -Crisis Funding Assistance for qualifying evacuees. -Long-term Care services SHINE (Assistance with Medicare)

(800) 963-5337(para español oprima 9)

http://seniorconnectioncenter.org/

Línea de asistencia para personas mayores. Asistencia para aplicar a Medicare

a. Food and Clothing St. Vincent de Paul Society

(501 (c)(3)

Offers person-to-person care for people in need of food, shelter, medicine, clothing and transportation. Offers referral to additional local programs depending of the need.

http://www.svdptampa.org/ Tampa (zip codes: 33624-33618) 813-264-3325 Brandon (813) 376-8901

Ofrece ayuda a personas con necesidad de comida, vivienda, medicinas, ropa y transporte. Ofrece servicio de referencia para otros programas locales dependiendo de la necesidad.

Light House Ministries

H.O.P.E centers are located within the Light House Family Stores throughout both Polk and Hillsborough Counties and are intended to personally meet the physical needs of the poor and at risk population in West-Central Florida.

H.O.P.E Center. Through an application process, offers food boxes, furniture, bedding, clothing and household items to qualified applicants.

http://www.lighthousemin.org/family-stores.html Locations in Winter Haven (2), (863) 687-40076 x234, (863) 687-4076x247 Brandon (863) 687-4076x231 Plant City (863) 687-4076x248 Lakeland (863) 687-4076x256

You need to visit your local store and express your needs. For addresses access website or call the store. Para pedir la dirección local entre a la página de web or llame por teléfono.

Los centros de HOPE. Después de completar una aplicación provee comida, muebles, ropa de cama, ropa en general y artículos para la casa. Debe visitar una de las bodegas de su area y hablar de su caso.

Life Community Center Families are welcome to pick up a box of fresh produce, meat, bread, and groceries.

(813) 994-0685

6542 Applewood Dr. Wesley Chapel, FL.33544 Open on Fridays from 2:30 to 6:00pm

Familias son bienvenidas a recoger una caja de productos frescos, carnes, pan y comestibles.

Missions of Miracles Provides first aid packages including food, toiletries, hygiene products, etc.)

(813) 390-1208

Breda Irizarry 4916 South Louis Ave, Tampa Please text Brenda when requesting services

Por favor envíe un mensaje de texto a Brenda para solicitar un servicio.

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Centro de la Familia Provides food dippers and formula

(813) 900-8896.

5902 N Himes Ave, Tampa Ivan (407) 319-0568

Provee comida, pañales y fórmula

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Provides food dippers and formula

(813) 885-1667. 5800 N Church Ave, Tampa

Monday through Friday 10am-12pm/1pm-3pm Provee comida, pañales y formula

b. Furniture Cente Home Makers of Hope

Only for Hillsborough County. Requires a case manager (Contact local office of St. Vincent de Paul (Catholic churches) and request referral). Solo para el condado de Hillsborough. Requiere un case manager. Contacte su oficina local de St. Vincent de Paul (Iglesias Catolicas) y pida ser referido a esta agencia.

Provides basic essential furnishing and household items to families in need. Needs: Furniture donations. Volunteer truck drivers and assistants.

http://www.homemakersofhope.com/ Please fill out the referral form in their website to be added to the waiting list. For families living in Brandon (zip codes:

33511/10/96/94) please leave a message to St. Vincent de Paul at (813) 376-8901. They will return your call refer to different services including this agency.

Provee muebles y artículos caseros para familias en necesidad. Por favor llene la forma de referido en el website para ser añadido a la lista de espera. Para familia viviendo en el área de Brandon con los siguientes códigos de área 33511/10/96/94, deje un mensaje a St. Vincent de Paul y ellos le darán una cita para remitirlo a esta agencia

C Thrift Stores (a store selling secondhand clothes and other household goods) Almacen que vende artículos como ropa y muebles de segunda mano) The Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center.

Accept donation of clothes, furniture, car and other gently used goods. All items sold in their thrift stores help fund local programs.

813) 972-4777 13910 N Nebraska Avenue Tampa Email: noreply@salvationarmy.org For more locations in Tampa, Brandon, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel, Holiday, Tarpon Springs, Port Richey, Riverview, Saint. Petersburg, Brooksville, Lakeland, Bradenton, Winter Haven, Bushnell, Lecanto, Sarasota, visit the website below

Aceptan donaciones de ropa, muebles, carros y otros articulos en buen estado. Estos articulos se venden en los almacenes y el dinero que es recoge ayuda a progams locales.

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/plugins/gdosCenterSearch?mode=query_2&lat=28.09&lng=-82.524&code=US&query=33624&limit=40 St Vincent de Paul (SVdP) http://www.svdptampa.org/t_stores.htm

SVdP Thrift Stores offer high quality donated

SVdP Tampa: 813-977-7057 12310 North Nebraska Ave. Tampa, FL. 33612. Open

Ofrece artículos usados en buen estado como

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furniture, appliances, clothing, and household items at affordable prices.

All proceeds benefit the needy.

Pickup of donated furniture and appliances available; as well, reasonably priced delivery is offered.

Monday-Saturday 10-6 pm SVdP Ruskin: 813-645-5255 1311 3

rd Street NE. Ruskin 33570

muebles, electrodomésticos, ropa, y articulos para la casa a buen precio. Ofrece servicio de entrega a buen precio.

Light House Ministries H.O.M.E. Centers Through an application process, HOME offers food boxes, furniture, bedding, clothing, and household items to qualified applicants.

http://www.lighthousemin.org/family-stores.html Locations in Winter Haven (2), Brandon, Plant City and Lakeland. You need to visit your local store and express your needs. Debe visitar una de las bodegas de su área y hablar de su caso.

Los centros de H.O.P.E proveen productos de necesidad básica y ropa a precios rasonables en los ministerios de Lighthouse en el Centro-Oeste de Florida.

Name/Institution Description Contact Information Telephone, address, website, social

networking website.

Información en español

2. Housing /Emergency Shelter FEMA The Disaster Assistance

Improvement Program’s (DAIP) mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, stated, local, and private sector partners.

www.disasterassistance.gov

Survivors must first register at the above webpage or call

(800) 621-3362 in order to determine eligibility for

assistance.

Sobrevivientes deben registrarse en

www.disasterassistance.gov o llamar a (800) 621-3362

para determiner elegibilidad y asistencia.

La misión del programa de mejoramiento de asistencia en desastres (DAIP) es dar a los sobrevivientes, información, apoyo, servicios, y formas de acceder y aplicar para asistencia a traves de la conección con fuentes de información compartida entre el Gobierno federal,

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Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA) program has been

extended to residents of Puerto Rico displaced by

hurricanes until March 20, 2018, To find the list of

participating hotels please visit:

www.femaevachotels.com/index.php

El programa TSA para asistencia transicional de albergue

se extendió hasta Marzo 20, 2018. Para encontrar la lista

de los hotels participantes visite:

www.femaevachotels.com/index.php

local, tribus y sector privado.

Salvation Army Red Shield Lodge

The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Lodge offers 132 beds for men and women 18 years old and older. It also offers two meals a day and workshops developed to promo self-sufficiency and personal development.

(813) 549-0641

For families or groups contact Kelly Garret (Director of

Social Services) at (813) 549-5300.

1514 North Florida Avenue

Tampa, FL. 33602

http://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/tampa/emergency-

shelter/

El refugio ofrece 132 camas para hombres y mujeres mayores de 18 años. Ofrece también dos comidas diarias y charlas para promover desarrollo personal. No aceptan niños.

Income Restricted Apartments Please call apartments for income guidelines and availability.

Visit www.apartmentguide.com for more comprehensive

list (under income restricted)

(813) 517-8593 Windermere Apt-Riverview

(813) 682-2107 Wexford Apt-Tampa

Por favor llame a los apartamentos para tener información sobre los requisitos de ingreso y disponibilidad. Para tener una lista más detallada

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visite www.apartmentguide.com en ingreso restringido.

Women United for Borinquen Assistance to apply for section 8 (rental of a house).

(813) 965- 4981 Nancy Hernandez

2202 east fowler Ave. Tampa 33612 (Where Dillard’s was) Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5:30pm happilyeverafter46@gmail.com Please contact Nancy to request information.

Asistencia para aplicar por section 8 para rentar un lugar donde vivir.

Florida Assistance: The section 8 program assists moderato to low-income individuals and families afford home that they otherwise might not be able to afford.

El programa de sección 8 ayuda familias e individuos con moderado y bajo ingreso para aplicar por casas que de otro modo no podrían tener.

Catholic Charities The Rapid Rehousing program is designed for families who are experiencing homelessness and need temporary assistance in order to obtain and retain housing. The rental assistance program may be provided on a shot-term basis form 3 to 12 a months. Initial evaluation will determine eligibility.

http://www.ccdosp.org/rapid-rehousing-rental-assistance/ El programa de rápido realojamiento está diseñado para familas que están sin vivienda y necesitan ayuda especial para obteber y retener vivienda. El programa de asistencia para rentar vivivenda puede ayudar en un periodo de 3 a 12 meses. Una evaluación inicial detereminará si es elegible para la ayuda.

Catholic Charities Housing Connection Providing housing counseling services for seniors, families and individuals who are facing default/foreclosure or are in need of credit, debt, or rental counseling, first-time homebuyer education, or

http://www.ccdosp.org/housing-connection/ -Hillsborough Office: (813) 631-4370 ext. 209

2021 East Bush Blvd. Tampa, FL.33612 -Pinellas Office: (727) 893-1313 ext. 223

1213 16th Street N. Sr. Petersburg, Fl. 33705

- San Jose Mission (813) 707-7508

3204 San Diego Lane. Dover, FL 33527

Housing Connection provee consejería para servicios de vivienda ancianos, familias y personas que están enfrentando juicio hipotecario (desalojo) o están en necesidad de

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mortgage assistance crédito, deudas, consejería de renta, información de como comprar casa por primera vez o ayuda con pagos de hipoteca.

Name/Institution Description Contact Information Telephone, address, website, social

networking website.

Información en español

3. Health Tampa Family Health Centers TFHC has opened it’s door and

is offering healthcare services to all those displayed by the storm.

(810) 397-5300

TFHC has 14 different locations in Tampa. Please visit https://www.tampachc.com/ to find a convenient location.

TFCH ofrece servicios de salud para todos los desplazados por la tormenta.

Tampa Bay Community Center

Free assistance and guidance to apply to public assistance through stare and federal program. Trained staff members will guide you through the application process.

(813) 871-9800

3031 W. Cypress St. Suite B. Tampa, FL. 33609 Contact Person: Mabel Gonzalez https://www.facebook.com/pg/Tampa-Bay-Community-center-1836036419956383/about/?ref=page_internal

Assistencia y asesoría gratuita para aplicar a programas locales y federales de assistencia pública. Miembros capacitados le ayudarán a través del proceso de aplicación.

Suncoast Community Health Centers

Offer multiple services including adult and pediatric medical and dental care, behavioral health, optometry, lab services, x-rays, pharmacies and women’s health. Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans with discounts given to those who qualify based on family size and income.

(813) 653-6100 www.suncoast-chc.org

Ofrece multiple servicios incluyendo medicina general para adultos y niños, cuidado dental, salud mental, optpmetria, servicios de laboratorio, rayos X, farmacia y salud de la mujer. Aceptan Medicare and Medicaid y la mayoría de los planes de salud con descuentos dados a aquellos que califícan basados en el tamaño de la famila y el

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ingreso. ACS Puerto Rico Cancer Patient Relief

(800) 227-2345 Ayuda para pacientes con cancer.

Metropolitan Ministries Assistance to apply fro Healthy Start Program (State Program to assist pregnant women)

(813) 209-1000 or (813) 209 1069 2002 N. Florida http://www.metromin.org/services/resources.html

Para Español (813) 2019 1065. Preguntar por Ammi o Tamara.

Asistencia para aplicar al programa de Healthy Start. (Programa del estado que ayuda a madres embarazadas)

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Treatment of cancer patients. 1-888-663-3488

https://moffitt.org/ Vivian Sifontes (813) 745-3952 12902 Magnolia Dr. Tampa 33612

Tratamiento de pacientes con cancer.

The Outreach Clinic Diagnostic and primary care Uninsured welcome

517 N Parsons Ave, Brandon, 33510 (813) 654-1388

Atención Primaria Personas sin seguro médico son bienvenidas

Sanitas Medical Center Complete school physical and vaccination. Adult visit complete a general health check-up and flu shot.

1(844) 314-4827

3617 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa 33614.

Adultos y niños afectados por el huracán reciben exámenes físicos, vacunas para el flu, y examen para entrar al colegio.

a. Mental Enterprising Latinas Referral to behavioral health (813) 699-5811 & (813) 699-5813

18240 US Hwy 301 S, Wimauma

Remisión para salud mental.

Metropolitan Ministries Offers services of Counseling Phycology

(813) 209-1000 or (813) 209 1069 2002 N. Florida http://www.metromin.org/services/resources.html Para español (813) 2019 1065. Preguntar por Ammi o Tamara.

Ofrece servicios de Consejería sicológica.

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal (813) 885-1667. 5800 N Church Ave, Tampa

Monday through Friday 10am-12pm/1pm-3pm

b. Emotional and Spiritual Care

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Catholic Charities Facing immediate emergency such as financial, home or family crisis.

Hillsborough: (813) 631-4390

20121 E Bush Blvd, Tampa 33612. Pasco: (353) 521-1218

37733 Meridian Ave. Dade City 33525. Pinellas: (727) 898-131

1213 16th

St. N, St. Petersburg 33705 Citrus and Hernando: (352) 668-9897

8370 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill 34606

http://www.ccdosp.org/

Provee asistencia en casos de emergencia fianciera, del hogar o crisis familiar.

Metropolitan Ministries This is a faith based service offering spiritual support.

(813) 209-1000 or (813) 209 1069 2002 N. Florida http://www.metromin.org/services/resources.html

Para español (813) 2019 1065. Preguntar por Ammi o Tamara.

Ofrece apoyo spiritual.

Nativity Catholic Church

Offering information of resources in local area, referral services, emergency services such us Food Pantry and help to pay bills and find furniture through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

https://nativitycatholicchurch.org/ Pastoral Care 813-413-8351. St. Vincent de Paul 813-376-8901

para zip codes 33511/10/96/94) Leave a message.

Carmen contesta el telefono y habla en español los martes en pastoral care. Para contactar a St, Vincent de Paul (que ayuda con el pago de cuentas y muebles) deje su mensaje en la contestadora y diga lo que necesita.

St Paul Catholic Church

Offering food from the Parish Pantry (Mondays and Thursdays 9-12), financial aid, and referrals to community social service agencies through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

https://www.stpaulchurch.com/130 Please leave a message at (813) 264-3325 or email SVDP@StPaulChurch.com Serves the following zip codes 33624, 33618.

Ofrece comida de la despensa de alimentos de la iglesia los lunes y jueves de 9-12), ayuda finaciera y referencias a agencias de servicio social a traves de la Sociedad de St. Vicente de Paul.

d. Health Care Insurance Companies CarePlus Health Plans Provides information about 813-205-9896 Provee información sobre

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Medicare and assistance to apply for Medicaid and Food Stamps

Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco Counties www.careplushealthplans.com

Medicare y asistencia para aplicar por Medicaid y estampillas de comida.

Connection Center Elder Helpline. -Crisis Funding Assistance for qualifying evacuees. -Long-term Care services SHINE (Assistance with Medicare)

800-963-5337 (Para español oprima 9)

http://seniorconnectioncenter.org/ Contact Person Zeke Barbosa Information and Referral Manager. 813-767-5587 zeke.barbosa@sccmail.org

Línea de asistencia para personas mayores y personas con discapacidades. Asistencia con seguros de salud y medicamentos-opciones de Medicare (2) Transporte, asistencia con comida y vivienda (3) Asistencia para aplicar a servicos de largo plazo de Medicaid (4) Evaluacion para Medicaid (5) Voluntarios (6)

Hillsborough County Health Plan For Hillsborough county residents who do not qualify for other health care coverage including Medicare and Medicaid. The plan provides preventive care to resolve health issues before they become chronic illnesses requiring emergency room visits or hospital stays.

(813) 272-5040

To apply. Hcflgov.net/healthcare

Para residentes del Hillsborough que no califican para otra cobertura incluyendo Medicare and Medicaid. El plan prove cuidado preventive para resolver problemas de salud antes que se combiertan en enfermedades crónicas que requieran visitas de emergencia o estadias en el hospital

USF Navigators Obama Care 813-803-0628 Sunshine Life & Health Advisors Assistance with Medicare and

Medicaid

(813) 682-7320

Euridis Velez http://sunshinelifehealth.com/

Ayuda en español para aplicar a Medicare y Medicaid

Name/Institution Description Contact Information Telephone, address, website, social

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networking website. 4.Education Public School System Registration Assistance to register for school. (813) 274-7982

Araceli Martinez Pena 1315 Bruce St. Tampa 33607

Asistencia para registrar a los niños en el colegio.

ELCHC-Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County

Resources for children that qualify for VPK

(813) 515-2340

Abigail Perez aperec@elchc,org 6800 N Dale Mabry Hwy https://www.elchc.org/

Asistencia para registrar a los niños en VPK.

Ana G Mendez ISO Classes in English 3655 West Waters Ave. Tampa 33614 1-800-919-1099

Ofrece clases de ISO en inglés.

Hillsborough County Public Libraries Cooperative

Free access to internet and free English classes among other services.

http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/

Acceso gratuito al internet, clases de inglés gratis y otros servicios.

Prospera Small Business development assistant. Helping Hispanic entrepreneurs.

(813) 634-6246

600 N. Westshore Blvd. Suite.1050 Tampa, FL. 33609

Provee assistencia a empresarios Hispanos en el desarrollo de pequeños negocios

Children’s Board Family Resources Centers (6 locations)

Offer programs and services emphasizing child development and health and safety available at no cost to members.

Locations in Brandon, Central Tampa, East county, North Tampa, South Tampa and Town “N Country. Check the website for detail information. http://www.familysupporthc.org/

Ofrece gratis programas y servicios especializados en desarrollo, salud y seguridad infantil.

Preserves of Destinies

Offering training to certify as Mental Health Target Case Management (TCM) for individuals with a bachelor or master degree. Approved by ACHA en Florida State.

(813) 965-4981 or (321) 525-3733

Nancy Hernandez, Coordinator 12335 University Mall Ct. Tampa, FL 33612

Ofrece entrenamiento para obtener certificacion como Manejadora de casos para personas con un titulo o maestria.

Name/Institution Description Contact Information Telephone, address, website, social networking website.

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5. Employment

Women United for Borinquen Underground Network

Job fairs Mondays and Fridays from 10-4 pm. Please call first to confirm. If you have job openings or want to participate in the job fair please call Nancy.

(813) 965- 4981 Nancy Hernandez

2202 east fowler Ave. Tampa 33612 (Where Dillard’s was)

Ferias de trabajo los lunes y viernes de 10 a 4 de la tarde. Llame primero para confirmar. Si usted tiene empleos para ofrecer o quiere participar en la feria por favor contacte a Nancy Hernandez.

Enterprising Latinas Support to families in the following areas: employment search, navigating the school system (including children with special needs) referral to Bay Area Legal Services

813-669-5811 & 813-699-5813

Maggie Sanchez 18240 US Hwy 301 S Wimauma,

Ayuda para familias en las siguientes áreas: búsqueda de empleo, información sobre el sistema escolar (incluyendo niños con necesidades especiales), remisión para servicios legales y de salud mental.

CareerSources Tampa Bay Full range of career planning services for professional and entry level candidates

(813) 930 7400

https://careersourcetampabay.com/pages/careerseekers 2 locations in Tampa

9215 N. Florida Avenue Suite 101, Tampa, FL 33612

2605 N. 43rd Street Tampa, FL 33605 Brandon

9350 Bay Plaza Boulevard Suite 121, Tampa, FL 33619

Ruskin

201 14th Ave SE, Ruskin, FL 33570

Ofrece servicios de planeación laboral para profesionales y candidatos sin experiencia.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at USF

Providing business the expertise and resources to succeed.

(813) 905 -5800

Tampa Port Authority Building 1101 Channelside Drive, Suite 210 Tampa, FL 33602 Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm (813) 905-5800

Provee negocios con la experiencia y los recursos necesarios para ser exitoso

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USF CONNECT Building 3802 Spectrum Blvd, Suite 111 Tampa, FL. 33612-9220 Hours: Monday, 8am-5pm BY APPOITMENT ONLY https://sbdctampabay.com

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