Homeless Prevention
Assistance
Our application process has reopened. Please call us to talk to one of our intake specialists for an appointment. Our number is (850) 439-3009.
Other Local Assistance
Rent and Utilities
| Provider | Phone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities | 850-436-6425 | Escambia and Santa Rosa, Mondays 9am until appointments are filled |
| City of Pensacola Emergency Assistance Program | 850-403-6044 | Escambia, online applications only. Apply here. Also has a mortgage assistance program |
| Community Action Program | 844-356-8139 | Escambia, Call 24/7 appointment line |
| Interfaith Ministries | 850-934-8385 | Santa Rosa, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9 to 11:30am (by appointment only) |
| Tender Hearts, Caring Hands | 850-473-4466 | Escambia and Santa Rosa, Mondays to Fridays 8am to 2pm |
| United Ministries | 850-433-2333 | Escambia and Santa Rosa, Call Mondays to Thursdays 9 to 11:30am, Primarily families w/ dependent children |
| We Care Ministries | 850-939-1005 | Navarre Residents Only, Mondays to Fridays 9:30 to 11:00am |
Utilities Only
| Provider | Phone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging | 850-494-7100 | Escambia, Must be 60 or older, Mondays to Fridays 8am to 5pm |
| Salvation Army (Escambia) | 850-432-1501 x1 or x0 | Escambia , Mondays 8:30am |
| Salvation Army (Santa Rosa) | 850-623-4099 | Santa Rosa, Mondays 9 to 11am |
| Samaritan Hands Ministry | 850-438-8907 | Escambia, Tuesdays to Thursdays 9-11:30am |
| Tri-County Community Council | 850-981-0036 | Santa Rosa, Mondays to Thursdays 8am to 4:30pm |
Programs
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Prevents imminent risk of homelessness situations.
- For households with at least one adult and one child.
- Program is limited to US citizens.
- Must currently rent or own your home that you are applying for assistance with. (Does not fund relocation)
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services program.
ESG
- Serves any type of household with at least one adult.
- Eligibility is based on your current living situation, income, and need.
- Program is limited to US citizens.
A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program.
Challenge
- Serves any type of household with at least one adult.
- Eligibility is based on your current living situation, income, and need.
- Program is limited to US citizens.
A Florida Department of Children and Families program.