Homeless Prevention
Funding Update – November 2025
1. Rapid Rehousing Services
At this time, state funding contracts for Rapid Rehousing services have not been executed. Consequently, these funds remain paused until further notice. Opening Doors will provide an update once contracts are finalized and funding becomes available.
2. Homelessness Prevention Assistance
State funding for Homelessness Prevention (including assistance with past due rent and/or utilities) is currently available exclusively through Catholic Charities.
3. Additional Programs
Several non-government-funded programs remain available and are not affected by state or federal funding cycles. For a comprehensive directory of available community resources, individuals are encouraged to contact 2-1-1 or visit https://www.uwwf.org/211
| Funded Agency | Funded Service |
|---|---|
| Bright Bridge | Emergency Shelter |
| Catholic Charities | Rent, Utility, & Deposit |
| FavorHouse | Emergency Shelter |
| Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola | Temporary Housing |
| Opening Doors NWFL | Limited Emergency Housing, Street Outreach, & Supportive Services |
| Waterfront | Emergency Shelter |
| Family Housing | Street Outreach |
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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.