Lee County, FL Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Lee County.

Fort Myers Rescue Mission

6900 Mission Lane
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239) 334-7365
They provide housing, food, and a ministry to homeless men in the community. Daily meal times: 5:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm ..

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Florida Rural Legal Services

3210 Cleveland Avenue,
Fort Myers, FL - 33902
(239) 334-4554
Free legal representation is provided for people below the poverty line in matters relating to housing, civil rights, public benefits, income maintenance, health care, and consumer law. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Catholic Charities

4235 Michigan Avenue Link
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239)337-4007
Catholic Charities provides financial assistance, food programs, housing counseling, youth education and mentoring, and affordable housing for low-income and homeless families...

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Cape Coral Housing Development Corporation

609 SE 9th Terrace
Cape Coral, FL - 33990
(239)471-0922
The Cape Coral Housing Development is a HUD approved, Florida not-for-profit organization dedicated to help local lenders and homebuyers by the development of decent, safe, and affordable housing offered to low-income families...

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Around the Clock Caring

1140 Ceitus Terrace, #8
Cape Coral, FL - 33991
(239)464-6976
Provides transitional housing to families in need. Assists families with job skills training and job mentoring. Connects families to other families in the community to develop networks of support...

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We Care / Faith Presbyterian Church

4544 Coronado Parkway
Cape Coral, FL - 33904
(239)542-2858
Provides food to needy families in Cape Coral...

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Vineyard Church

923 SE 47th Terrace
Cape Coral, FL - 33904
(239)549-8075
A free hot meal is served at 5:30 pm on Thursdays. A free bag of groceries is available one time per month from their food pantry. A Lee County resident photo ID is required...

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St. Martin de Porres Outreach Ministries

4711 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL - 33907
(239)693-4711
The Caf offers a free meal Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A food pantry is open on Mondays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. A training center offers instruction Monday Friday in English as a second language, sewing, computer skills, food preparation, literacy, and basic construction skills. Showers are available on Thursday and Friday. They also have a clothing distribution program...

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Saint Vincent DePaul Church / Our Lady’s Cupboard Food Pantry

13031 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL - 33905
(239)693-0818
Provides a food pantry for families in need. Call (239) 694-3895 and leave your name and return phone call number...

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Red Shield Lodge

2400 Edison Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)334-3745
Provides meals, food pantry, emergency shelter, crisis management, transitional living, and medical care to people who are homeless or near homeless. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 pm...

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Lucy’s Love and Light Ministries/Living Word Ministries

2900 North Tamiami Trail
North Fort Myers, FL - 33903
(239)997-7701
Services: Every Tuesday evening offers a hot meal, groceries, haircuts, clothes, and hot showers for the homeless. ..

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Interfaith Charities of South Lee, Inc.

17592 Rockefeller Circle
Fort Myers, FL - 33967
(239)267-3510
Provides a food pantry, emergency financial assistance and minor home repair. Co-locates other social service agencies on-site. Serves only residents of San Carlos Park and Estero. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm..

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Harry Chapin Food Bank

3760 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)334-7007
Works in a cooperative effort with other local entities to procure and distribute food to those in need. (Does not distribute food directly to individuals or families.) Provides opportunities for volunteer community service. Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm...

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Fort Myers Christian Outreach Center

3500 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
Includes a teen
http://fmcoc.com/projects/food-pantry..

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Cornerstone Ministries

3220 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239)337-4140
Provides food, clothing, work training, literacy training, back-to-school supplies for low-income families, youth groups and church services...

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Community Cooperative Chapel By The Sea

100 Chapel Street
Fort Myers Beach, FL - 33931
(239)463-3173
Provides a soup kitchen for homeless and needy families. The Choice Market provides needy families in Lee County a choice of emergency food items up to one time per quarter a year. Offers a Montessori preschool, life coaching, financial literacy classes, crisis intervention and case management for families at risk of becoming homeless, social services for chronic homelessness, and health and wellness programs. Provides food distribution and targeted case management at the Cape Coral United Way House and the Dunbar United Way House. Hours: Monday Friday, 6:00 am 9:00 pm...

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Community Cooperative

3429 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL - 33902
(239)332-7687
Provides a soup kitchen for homeless and needy families. The Choice Market provides needy families in Lee County a choice of emergency food items up to one time per quarter a year. Offers a Montessori preschool, life coaching, financial literacy classes, crisis intervention and case management for families at risk of becoming homeless, social services for chronic homelessness, and health and wellness programs. Provides food distribution and targeted case management at the Cape Coral United Way House and the Dunbar United Way House. Hours: Monday Friday, 6:00 am 9:00 pm...

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Cape Coral Caring Center

4645 SE 15th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL - 33904
(239)945-1927
They provide emergency food to needy families in Cape Coral. They provide one-time financial assistance for paying electric bill (when funds are available). Hours of operation: Between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Monday to Friday ..

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Cape Coral Bootstrap Homeless Ministry

2691 Pine Island Road
Cape Coral, FL - 33909
(239)898-2331
Provides services for those who are homeless, income deficient, and food insecure at Messiah Lutheran Church. Hot meals are provided on Mondays from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Provides food to go, clothing, toiletries, and referrals on second and fourth Monday of the month.Hours: Mondays at 4:00 pm., Salad served at, 5:00 pm. Meal served at, 5:30 pm...

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Cape Coral Assembly of God

717 Skyline Boulevard
Cape Coral, FL - 33991
(239)574-5690
The Jeff Henry food pantry is available to Cape Coral residents who need it. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday,  9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Please call for hours and availability. ..

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Broadway Community Church – SWFL Outreach

3309 Broadway Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)936-8366
They provide emergency financial assistance and food pantry. ..

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Bonita Springs Assistance Office

25300 Bernwood Drive, Suite 6
Bonita Springs, FL - 34135
(239)992-3034
Community residents requesting emergency assistance are carefully examined to determine the need. Many residents are facing financial disaster due to a serious illness, dismissal, or the death of a family member. Their program allows them to get back on their feet. Services available for those who qualify include Food from their pantry, Assistance with rent and mortgage payments, Assistance with utility payments, Prescriptions/Medications, Dental needs, Gas vouchers, Clothing, School supplies, Information, and references. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ..

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Amigos Center (Amigos en Christo, Inc.)

25999 Old 41 Road
Bonita Springs, FL - 34135
(239)992-4348
Provides services to immigrants including temporary food aid to families in crisis, immigration assistance, translation services, language classes, employment assistance, and social services...

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Amigos Center (Amigos en Christo, Inc.)

3634 Central Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
Provides servic
Our Immigration Specialists provide low cost legal family based immigration services. We help families reunite and stay united, moving them along the pathway toward permanent residency and citizenship.***Social Services: We strive to meet peoples physical needs and show Gods love by giving:Assistance of food and clothing. Education through English classes, seminars, crisis pregnancy counseling, and referrals...

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Alva United Methodist Food Pantry

21440 Pearl Street
Alva, FL - 33920
(239)728-2277
Emergency food pantry for Alva residents on Wed. at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as funds and food donations are available...

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Abiding Love Lutheran Church

3205 Chiquita Boulevard South
Cape Coral, FL - 33914
(239)945-2122
Provides a food pantry for homeless and needy families...

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Verity Pregnancy and Medical Resource Center

8890 Salrose Lane, Suite 104
Fort Myers, FL - 33912
(239)433-1929
Provides information and support for unplanned pregnancies. Provides free pregnancy testing, referrals, peer counseling, childbirth/parenting classes, limited assistance for infant supplies, and post abortion support. Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm...

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The Salvation Army (Lehigh-Lee Cty)

25 Homestead Road N #42a
Lehigh, FL - 33936
(239)3491-6701
Office provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons.Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines...

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The Salvation Army (Lee)

2476 Edison Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)334-3745
Provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons.Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines...

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The Heights Foundation (Lee)

15570 Hagie Drive
Fort Myers, FL - 33908
(239)482-7706
Office provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons.Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines...

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Royal Palm Christian Counseling

1705 Colonial Boulevard, D2
Fort Myers, FL - 33907
(239)939-0707
Services: Offers Christian and Bible-based counseling, workshops and seminars, including parenting, effective discipline, anger management, marriage and family, mixed families, grief, trauma, abuse problems and careers. Rates for services based on a sliding scale. Some evening hours. ..

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Community Cooperative (CCI-Lee Cty)

3429 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239)332-7687
Services: Offers Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), helps low-income families, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A domestic energy emergency may result from an outstanding utility bill, a lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a notice of disconnection. Payments for emergency energy-related expenses such as home heating and cooling during the heating (October to March) and cooling (April to September) seasons. Eligible families will receive one benefit per season, up to a maximum of $600 per season. Program beneficiaries can receive vouchers to buy blankets, portable heaters and fans. The program can also assist cover the cost of repairing or reconnecting existing heating or cooling equipment. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross family annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm  ..

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Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc.

3830 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)939-2808
Partners in Parenting offers free parenting education classes in English and Spanish based on the "Nurturing Parenting Program." Free childcare is available for infants and toddlers. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm...

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Cancer Alliance of Naples

3384 Woods Edge Circle, Suite #102
Bonita Springs, FL - 34134
(239) 643-4673
Services: Offers financial support to people who are currently being treated for chemo or radiation, OR in Hospice care. ..

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Café of Life

10540 Childers Street
Bonita Springs, FL - 34135
(239)495-9325
Serves a lunch Monday through Friday to needy individuals and families in Bonita Springs on the East side of Old 41, between Reynolds and Childers. Also distribute groceries, clothing, and emergency financial assistance. Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m...

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Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Florida, Inc.

15201 North Cleveland Avenue, Suite 1100
North Fort Myers, FL - 33909
(239)652-6900
This office provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), helps low-income households with at least one person aged 60 and over when households experience an energy emergency. An energy emergency in the household can be caused by an overdue bill from a utility company, a shortage of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shutdown message. Payments are for heating or cooling homes and other emerging energy costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons. Eligible households may receive one benefit per season, up to a maximum of $600 per season. Beneficiaries of the program will receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help cover the cost of repairing or reconnecting existing heating or cooling equipment. Eligibility: A documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one person in the household who is 60 years of age or older, and an annual gross household income equal to or less than 150% of the federal poverty level. Hours of Operation: Monday - Fridaay, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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City Gate Church/Elevation Ministries

1735 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)334-7747
A ministry to the homeless provides breakfast, hot showers, washes two days change of clothes, haircuts, and a bag lunch to go on Tuesdays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am...

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Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc.

6831 Palisades Park Court, Suite 6
Fort Myers, FL - 33912
(239)278-1002
Provides child care, voluntary pre-kindergarten programs, and afterschool programs located throughout the area. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm...

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The Behavioral Health Center

12550 New Brittany Boulevard, Suite 200
Fort Myers, FL - 33907
(239)343-9180
Offers child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, medication management, psychological assessments, and individual, family, couples, and group therapy. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and private pay. Also offers a partial hospitalization program. Free case management is offered for those without insurance...

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SalusCare

3763 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)275-3222
Services: Comprehensive service provider for individuals with mental health problems and/or substance abuse, including outpatient, residential, emergency/crisis services and community-based services. They accept some insurance and Medicaid. Fees can be adjusted based on household income. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ..

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Project Dentist’s Care of S.W. Florida, Inc. / Lee County Dental Society

34 Barkley Cir
Fort Myers, FL - 33907
(239)561-1949
A low-income clinic staffed by dentists that volunteer their time on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Performs extractions, fillings, and x-rays. Services are free for those who qualify. Call to apply...

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Lee County Bar Association

2077 First Street, Suite 207
Fort Myers, FL - 33902
(239)334-0047
Sponsors free legal clinics on important topics of local interest. Provides a lawyer referral service. Youth programs include Moot Court and annual Mock Trial competitions. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm., Closed daily, 12:00 pm. - 1:00 pm...

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Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida

2256 Heitman Street
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)278-3600
Provides primary medical and dental care to all ages. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Adult, pediatric, and dental services are located at multiple sites throughout the county...

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Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT)

P.O. Box 60401
Fort Myers, FL - 33906
(239)939-2553
Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through shelter, advocacy, counseling, support groups, education on teen dating violence, information and referrals. All services provided to victims of domestic violence and their children and survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking are available free of charge. Call for hours...

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Local Rehab Assistance: 866-481-4384
Specialists trained to find the best treatment solutions at little to no cost. Call for location and rates for rehab.

Suncoast Community Center / United Way House

2241 Case Lane
North Fort Myers, FL - 33917
(239)731-9838
Hours of operation: Between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Tuesday Between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Saturday ..

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Palm Acres Charter High School

507 Sunshine Boulevard
Lehigh Acres, FL - 33971
(239)330-3300
Offers a tuition free computer based curriculum that allows students to work at their own pace. Offers three sessions a day. Classes are yearround. Students may enroll at any time of the year...

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Northern Palms Charter High School

13251 North Cleveland Avenue
North Fort Myers, FL - 33903
(239)997-9987
Tuition free computer based curriculum that allows students to work at their own pace. Offers three sessions a day. Classes are year-round. Students may enroll at any time of the year...

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McGregor Baptist Church Food Pantry

3131 East Riverside Drive
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
The Clothes Clo
http://www.mcgregor.net/care-and-help/benevolence..

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Liberty Youth Ranch

24900 Liberty Youth Ranch Way
Bonita Springs, FL - 34135
(239)597-7070
A home for youth who are orphaned, abused, abandoned, or neglected with no history of delinquency. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm...

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Lehigh Acres Senior Citizens Center

219 Plaza Dr
Lehigh Acres, FL - 33936
(239)369-5355
Established in 1980 Lehigh Acres Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization to provide the local senior population with activities to sharpen mind and body and give meaning and purpose to their retirement years...

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Lake Kennedy Center

400 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Cape Coral, FL - 33915
(239)574-0575
Located on the grounds of Lake Kennedy Community Park, Lake Kennedy Center is located at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd, at the entrance to the Sun Splash Family Waterpark. the Center, which has an emphasis on facilitating activities for Seniors (age 50+), has been serving the community for over 20 years, with a staff that is committed to encouraging personal growth by offering a variety of life enhancing programs that foster new friendships and help individuals maintain independent and healthy lifestyles...

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Habitat for Humanity

1288 North Tamiami Trail
North Fort Myers, FL - 33903
(239)652-0434
Offers an opportunity for low income families to own a home through the help of donors, volunteers, and homeowner participation in construction of the home. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm...

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Community Pregnancy Clinic, Fort Myers Clinic

8660 College Pkwy, Suite 200
Fort Myers, FL - 33919
(239)689-1543
Services: Offers pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound examinations, counseling, crisis intervention, prenatal classes, classes of moms and women, material support for mothers and infants, reference services for medical and financial needs, support after abortion. Fees: All services are free and confidential. Hours of Operation: Monday -Thursday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ..

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Bonita Springs Lions Club Eye Clinic/Snead Eye Group

10322 Pennsylvania Avenue
Bonita Springs, FL - 34135
(239)498-3937
They provide charitable comprehensive eye care for adults and children who fall below the poverty level and are uninsured. Hours of operation: Between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM on Monday to Thursday ..

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

6237 Presidential Court
Fort Myers, FL - 33919
(239)288-4224
They offer community-based and school-based mentoring for youth with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models for youth. Hours of operation: Between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday to Friday ..

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AFCAAM/Catholic Charities of Venice, Inc.

3681 Michigan Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239)461-0233
Provides education, youth mentoring programs, tutoring, computers, afterschool reading program, and a Boy Scout program. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm...

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Acceleration Middle School

3365 Seminole Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239)400-1818
A free, public charter school that provides a flexible schedule tailored to individual learning styles. Assists students who have fallen behind in catching up to grade level. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm...

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Accelerated Learning Solutions (ALS), North Nicholas High School

428 SW Pine Island Road
Cape Coral, FL - 33991
(239)242-4230
Finish School's accredited, revolutionary charter schools offer students (16-21 years old) with a safe and distraction-free environment where they can learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. They will be able to balance their personal life and responsibilities while working for their diploma. Services:   Offer free tuition, flexible daily schedules, easy application process, free public transportation to school, credit earned from work or volunteer work, on-site family support specialists, college application assistance, job placement and career coaching. ..

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Accelerated Learning Solutions (ALS), Island Park High School

16520 South Tamiami Trail, Unit 190
Fort Myers, FL - 33908
(239)204-5965
Services: They offer FREE learning, Flexible daily schedule, Easy application process, Free public transport to school, Job/Volunteer credits, Family Support Specialist on site, application support for studies and job placement and career coaching. Accredited, revolutionary charter schools finish schools offers students (ages 16-21) with a safe and distracting environment where you can learn at your own pace and on schedule. You will be able to balance your personal life and responsibilities while working towards your diploma. ..

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Accelerated Learning Solutions (ALS), Coronado High School

3057 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)337-9140
Finish School's accredited, revolutionary charter schools provide students (ages 16-21) with a safe and distraction-free environment where you can learn at your own pace and on your schedule. You'll be able to balance your personal life and responsibilities while working towards your diploma. What They offer; FREE tuition, Flexible daily schedule, Easy application process, Free public transportation to school, Credits earned for working/volunteering, On-site Family Support Specialist, College application assistance and Job placement and career coaching...

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