Catholic Charities of Central Florida Programs

Catholic Charities of Central Florida has been providing hope and building opportunity in the Central Florida area

since 1962. Catholic Charities serves the community in six main areas. These pillars are the primary focus of our nearly

40 programs and services found in the nine counties of the Diocese of Orlando.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida

www.cflcc.org Updated July 2012

Strengthening Families

Preventing Homelessness

Alleviating Hunger

Providing Access to Healthcare

Providing Affordable Housing

Locations

Catholic Charities of Central Florida serves nine counties with five main offices in Orlando, Daytona Beach, Leesburg,

Lakeland, and Melbourne. Call toll-free 1-888-658-2828 or visit www.cflcc.org for specific office information.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida helps children and families strengthen their loving bonds through:

• Counseling Center • Pregnancy and Adoption Services • Lake Morton Senior Center

Catholic Charities of Central Florida provides homeless men, women, and children opportunities to rebuild their lives

in hopes of a better future by providing food, financial assistance, and shelter through programs such as:

• Emergency Family Assistance • Pathways to Care (Central) • Pathways to Independence (Central)

• Shepherd’s House (Central) • Visitation House (Eastern)

With five food pantries, Catholic Charities of Central Florida provides perishable and non-perishable food items to

families and individuals in need. Additionally, the Agape Food Bank in Lakeland, serves 250 organizations and operates

mobile pantries throughout three counties.

Catholic Charities Medical and Dental Clinics provide free healthcare services such as medical and dental care, case

management, and preventative health education to families who are uninsured in areas of critical need. Clinics include:

• St. Thomas Aquinas Medical Clinic (Central) • Lazarus Medical Clinic (Northern)

• St. Luke’s Medical and Dental Clinic (Northern)

Catholic Charities of Central Florida operates two apartment communities for low-income seniors: St. Joseph Garden

Courts in East Orlando and St. Anthony Garden Courts in St. Cloud, Osceola County. They provide seniors peace of

mind as they age in a safe place.

Welcoming the Stranger

Catholic Charities of Central Florida assists refugees in the resettlement process as they begin a new life in the United

States. Services are provided to help transition families into a new culture with an emphasis on gaining self-sufficiency.

The Emergency Family Assistance Program serves clients who are facing financial difficulties because of an unexpected financial emergency. The crisis generally involves the loss of job, medical expenses, major

car repairs, a family dissolution or unexpected expenses due to natural disasters or death in the family.

Service is By Appointment ONLY. This program is offered in all five regions served by Catholic Charities

of Central Florida.

The program provides financial assistance with rent/mortgage and/or utilities and a week’s worth of food.

The service is available to people in a planned, effective manner to help eliminate hunger and homelessness

and help families to gain self sufficiency.

Needs are assessed and coordinated by a Case Worker who will help the situation and process emergency

financial assistance, referrals, advocacy, food pantry distribution, and in some cases provide short-term

case management and benefits screening.

Long-term self-sufficiency is the goal; however, there is still an immediate need to help clients with

rent/mortgage payments to prevent eviction or assistance with a utility payment to prevent the

disconnection of services. The funds are used for rent and utilities payment program to assist clients.

Financial assistance is the most requested service in the community.

Emergency Family Assistance Program


Catholic Charities of Central Florida serves five regions, including Orange, Osceola,

Seminole, Volusia, Marion, Sumter, Lake, Brevard, and Polk counties.

Call toll-free 1-888-658-2828 or visit www.cflcc.org for specific office information.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida counselors are State-licensed, with master’s degrees. The Counseling

Services offer general mental health, individual, marital, family, crisis pregnancy and adoption counseling.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida counselors specialize in Marriage and Family Counseling, Stress Management,

Crisis Pregnancy, Adoption and Life Skills training.

The demand is increasing for Catholic Charities’ professional counseling services. More than a thousand individuals

and families will be helped by our counseling department this year. Evening appointments complement the usual 9

to 5 schedules.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida employs full-time,

bilingual, bi-cultural, Spanish, licensed counselors and interns.

All of our printed materials and forms are available in Spanish.

There are also in-house interpreters for counseling in French,

Creole (Haitian), Vietnamese, Croatian, etc.

Fees are on a sliding scale, affordable to all. The Catholic

Charities of Central Florida Counseling Services are approved

for all private insurance and EAP.

Periodically Catholic Charities of Central Florida holds

professional counseling seminars and workshops for

personnel from public and private agencies in the community.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida has been approved to provide internships and field training for master’s

degree counseling students from local colleges and universities such as UCF, Rollins, Troy State, and Webster

University.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida counselors are available to speak to your club, business, church group or

specialty group.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

(SAMHSA) reports that Mental illnesses (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.) are widespread

and often misunderstood. Among 18-25 year olds, the prevalence of serious psychological distress (SPD) is high

(18.6 % for 18-25, vs. 11.3% for all adults 18+) yet this age group shows the lowest rate of help-seeking behaviors.

Counseling Center (A Program of Women, Children & Families Initiative)

www.cflcc.org Updated 7/2/12

Catholic Charities of Central Florida serves five regions, including Orange, Volusia,

Lake, Brevard, and Polk counties.


Pregnancy and Adoption Services are dedicated to the sanctity of life. The goal is to help each individual take control of

their decisions and move forward to a happy and healthy future for both parent and child.

Services Offered

• Pregnancy tests • Counseling to help develop a plan

• Referrals to other community resources • Case management services

• Relationship counseling • Parenting skills training

• Adoption Education and Preparation • Home Studies • Post Placement Supervision

Annual Celebrations for Adoptive Families: Adoption is wonderful and life-changing and it is important to build a community for the child and family.

Opportunities are offered for those families who have adopted through Catholic Charities to gather at least once per year in order to develop a sense

of support and camaraderie.

Cradle/Foster Care: The cradle care (foster care) program is a unique one for those who feel they have a place in their hearts and homes for infants.

Infants stay with the cradle care parents from the time they are discharged from the hospital until they are placed with their adoptive parents. This can

range from one night to approximately two months.

Search and Reunion Services: These services are offered to any member of

the adoption triad when Catholic Charities of Central Florida was the agency

that facilitated the adoption and has the adoption records.

How to Help:

Donations: $25 gift cards to Wal-Mart, infant clothing (0-12 months), diapers (size 2 and up), bibs, towels, washcloths,

blankets, and gift basket items for the birth mothers.

Volunteer: Organize games and entertainment at the annual Adoption Picnic.

Pregnancy and Adoption Services


Catholic Charities of Central Florida serves five regions, including Orange,

Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Marion, Sumter, Lake, Brevard, and Polk counties.



1771 N. Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL 32807

Phone: 407-658-0110 ; 888-658-2828 Fax 407-282-2891

Catholic Charities of Central Florida has been providing legal immigration services to the Central Florida immigrant

community since 1988.

Many immigrants need assistance in navigating a very complex and ever-changing U.S. immigration system in order to

become fully participating members of our community. Our team provides consultations, preparation of

immigration applications, and legal representation to more that 3,000 individuals per year.

Professional immigration services include:

Immigration Consultations

Family Petitions

Marriage Cases

Citizenship/Naturalization

Permanent Residency

Employment Authorization

Consular Processing

Our experienced, multilingual Immigration Services team includes:

Staff: Program Director, Attorneys, and Immigration Specialists

Volunteers: Law School Interns, clerical assistance, interpreters (Spanish,

Creole, Arabic)

How to Help: Pro bono attorneys are needed to provide direct services or

consultations in immigration related matters.

Interpreters are needed to translate documents and interpret during interviews.

Accreditation: The agency is recognized and accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) as offering

low-cost immigration counseling and having the necessary experience and knowledge relating to immigration law and

procedures.

Immigration Services

Catholic Charities of Central Florida Immigration and Refugee Services’ mission is to assist the

church in its role of “welcoming the stranger” by providing various services targeted to the specific needs of

Central Florida immigrant community. Our staff and volunteers seek to provide quality resettlement services

to newly arrived refugees, ensure families have access to affordable immigration-related services, and promote

justice, compassion, and acceptance for all newcomers.

“...the Church, Mother and Teacher,

works so that every person's dignity

is respected, the immigrant is

welcomed as a brother or sister, and

all humanity forms a united family

which knows how to appreciate with

discernment the different cultures

which comprise it.”

Pope John Paul II

World Migration Day 2000

Court Representation

Political Asylum

Certified Translations

Deportation/Exclusion Hearings

Refugee Adjustment

Diversity Visas/Lottery


Catholic Charities of Central Florida has assisted more than 10,000 refugees resettle and begin a new life in Central Florida

since 1975.

Refugees from all over the world seeking a safe haven in the United States are welcomed into the community and assisted with a

place to live and a job to live by. Services are provided in a manner to transition the families into a new culture with an

emphasis on early self-sufficiency.

Among the services offered are:

Arranging for housing

Meeting new arrivals at the airport

Basic necessities upon arrival

Cultural and community orientation

Our experienced, multilingual Refugee Services team includes:

Staff: Program Director, Program Coordinators, Case Managers, Employment Specialists, Youth Caseworkers, Orientation

Specialists and Office Managers

How to Help:

Volunteer

Sponsor a new family

Organize a donation drive

Help set up an apartment

English Tutoring

Help Children with Homework

Financial Support to meet housing obligations

This program is based out of the Central regional office and receives funding from the United States Catholic Conference of

Bishops, Migration and Refugee Services, and the State of Florida Department of Children and Families. Additionally, we receive

generous donations from local Catholic Churches and the faith-based community of household items, school supplies, vehicles,

and monetary contributions.

Refugee Resettlement Services

Catholic Charities of Central Florida Immigration and Refugee Services’ mission is to assist the church in its role of

“welcoming the stranger” by providing various services targeted to the specific needs of Central Florida immigrant community.

Our staff and volunteers seek to provide quality resettlement services to newly arrived refugees, ensure families have access to

affordable immigration-related services, and promote justice, compassion, and acceptance for all newcomers.


Referral to area English classes

Transportation and interpretation to health care providers

Employment counseling and job placement

Youth Services Program

Donations

Furniture

Kitchen Items

Household supplies

Cleaning supplies

Toiletries

Food


1819 N. Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL 32807

Phone: 407-658-1818 ; 888-658-2828 Fax 407-673-1380

Phone: 407-658-1818

Fax: 407-282-2891


Central Region-1771 N. Semoran Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32807

The Central Region of Catholic Charities of Central Florida (CCCF) provides vital social services to people in need in Orange, Seminole, and

Osceola Counties. Serving as the hands and heart of Jesus Christ and representing the 29 parishes of the Central Deanery, CCCF Central Region

provides hope and assistance to the poor and most vulnerable in the area.

Programs & Services of the Central Region

Women, Children & Family Services

Counseling services provided to individuals, children and families for trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. Also

offering premarital and post annulment evaluations

Pregnancy and adoption services provided to birth mothers and potential adoptive parents seeking assistance

Immigration and Refugee Services headquartered in Orlando, “welcomes the stranger” by providing various services targeted to the specific

needs of the Central Florida immigrant community

Providing affordable housing for qualified low-income seniors at St. Joseph Garden Courts in East Orlando and St. Anthony Garden Courts

in St. Cloud, Osceola County

Transitional Housing Services

Housing through Shepherd’s House (Orlando), a self-sufficiency program for homeless women with children

Pathways to Care/Independence (Casselberry), a respite center for homeless men and women


Providing a full array of services for clients in need of urgent basic human needs, including case management, financial assistance, food

assistance through our Semoran Food Pantry, and Disaster Preparation & Recovery

Providing Access to Free Healthcare

St. Thomas Aquinas Medical Clinic (St. Cloud)

Parish Partnership Program

Catholic Charities seeks to collaborate with

parishes to enhance our mission to serve God’s

poor, and provide parishes with the opportunity

to serve

Parishes host Catholic Charities speakers for

presentations on Catholic social teaching and

contemporary issues

Parishes coordinate food drives, donate food to

the pantry, provide volunteers, and sponsor

families in need through the annual Adopt a

Family program.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sort, stock and package products at the food

pantry

Office duties (filing, data management)

Life-skills training assistance, including:

parenting, nutrition, cooking, and budgeting

Become a foster family/cradle care

Fundraising and event planning

To volunteer call Anita Capetillo at

407-658-1818 or [email protected]

Central Region: Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties



1819 N. Semoran Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32807

407-658-1818

Mission: This mission of Shepherd’s House is to provide an opportunity for homeless single mothers in domestic or

economic crisis to become self-sufficient.

Purpose: Shepherd’s House is a program of Catholic Charities of Central Florida which provides support and

resources to at risk, economically disadvantaged homeless single mothers in need of stability and affordable housing,

a prerequisite for becoming self-sufficient. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for single

mothers to gain necessary financial stability, parenting, employability, and life skills that will enable them to make

positive and effective choices in order to establish a solid foundation on which to build their future.

The Shepherd’s House program has eight duplex apartments in East Orlando, Orange County, Florida that will

accommodate up to sixteen mothers with children age eight or younger for six months, including life skills training

facility: Shepherd’s Common.

The original program, Shepherd’s Promise, was established thirteen years ago in 1996 by the Sisters of the Good

Shepherd. When the program closed in 2008, Catholic Charities of Central Florida obtained the properties to

establish a new program and continue the mission to the community’s most vulnerable.

Supportive Services

Safe, secure, fully furnished homes in a positive and supportive environment

Daily case management

Individual and group counseling

Money management skills

Resume and employment assistance and groups

Child care assistance and transportation assistance

Weekly life skills/psych educational courses

Aftercare support and services

Program Criteria

Single, homeless women age 18 and up

Up to three children ages 0-8

Able to work full time

Required participation in Life Skills Training

How to Help

Donations: Sponsor an apartment by donating new items (cleaning

products, sheets, kitchen items, household supplies, etc..) or sponsor

a family during the holidays.

Shepherd’s House


Pathways to Care is a 40-bed, not-for-profit respite center dedicated to providing health, housing and hope to

Central Florida’s most vulnerable population, providing short-term recuperative care and support services for

homeless adults in need of temporary housing in order to recover from an acute medical illness or injury.

Pathways to Care opened July 1, 2003 as a licensed assisted living facility with an overall goal to support their

residents to achieve greater health, self-sufficiency and housing stability. Clients are urged to develop and complete a

social recovery plan devised to address the root causes of their illness, homelessness, and joblessness.

Program Goals

Serve at least 250 poor, medically under-served adults per year

Provide social services to 100 % of individuals referred to Pathways to

Care

Complete medical recovery for 67 % of the individuals referred to

Pathways to Care

These goals are accomplished through PTC’s caring and talented nursing,

case management, counseling, and resident life staff as well as volunteers.

The staff is knowledgeable about the resources available in the region and

connects Pathways to Care clients accordingly. Staff and volunteers work

one-on-one with clients to teach them life skills and self-care, educate

them about their illness or injury, and provide spiritual and social support

on an ongoing basis.

On average, Pathways to Care has a 80-85% success rate of relocating

individuals with family or other independent living options through links to numerous social service and housing

providers and its strong community support network.

Collaborating with various community partners, including local Catholic and Protestant churches, regional homeless

agencies and hospitals that serve Orlando, Seminole and Volusia Counties, Pathways to Care is able to fulfill their

mission to care for a particularly vulnerable part of the homeless population, serving the greater community at large.

How to Help:

Donations: Food, personal hygiene items, and furniture donations are accepted. Please call to determine current

needs. Financial contributions are appreciated.

Volunteer: Clerical and reception support, food preparation and service, building and grounds maintenance.

Pathways to Care

Pathways to Care

430 Plumosa Ave.

Casselberry, FL 32707

407-388-0245


Pathways to Independence (PTI) is a nine-month transitional housing program. PTI for homeless single women ages

18 and above who need emotional support and case management to make the transition to self-sufficiency.

Pathways to Independence opened in July 2011.

PTI helps residents to find and maintain employment, focus on self-improvement and stability; learn how to begin a

savings plan, and move into permanent housing at the end of the program. The program serves Orlando, Seminole

and Osceola counties.

Services

Housing accommodations

Laundry services

Three prepared meals a day

Intensive case management at least once a week

Life Skills classes such as budgeting, resume writing, etc.

Participation in on-site and off-site job training skills

Assists in working towards set case plan goal.

A Job Specialist is employed to promote and develop employment and on-the-job training opportunities for

disadvantaged applicants: Assists with resume writing and establishing community support for job fairs and job

training programs locally.

The program shares a site with Pathways to Care assisted living facility. All residents interested in Pathways to

Independence must go through Pathways to Care first (per City of Casselberry guidelines). The goal of PTI is to help

program participants obtain and remain in permanent housing, increase their skills and/or income, and achieve

greater self-determination.

How to Help:

Donations: Food, personal hygiene items, and furniture donations are accepted. Please call to determine current

needs. Financial contributions are appreciated.

Volunteer: Clerical and reception support, food preparation and service, building and grounds maintenance.

Pathways to Independence

Pathways to Independence

430 Plumosa Ave.

Casselberry, FL 32707

407-388-0245


The purpose of Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Senior Services is to encourage self-sufficiency for seniors to

keep physically and mentally active to promote overall well-being by providing:

Safe and affordable housing for low-income seniors

Social development programs

An equal housing opportunity

St Anthony Garden Courts is an affordable 51-unit housing community for

people 55 and over, conveniently located in St Cloud, FL. The apartment

community consists of one, two and three bedroom apartments.

Amenities Include:

Screened patios

Refrigerator and stove

Carpeting and ceramic tile

Individually controlled central heat and air conditioning

Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and walk-in showers

Washer and dryer in each apartment

Recreational areas

Building of the complex was completed in 2011 and is managed by SPM.

LLC., whose professional staff receives extensive training and is dedicated

to making St. Anthony Garden Courts Osceola County’s premiere

affordable housing senior complex.

How to Help:

Donations: Food, kitchen supplies, and recreational items.

Financial contributions are appreciated.

Volunteer: Plan programs and recreational events for the Seniors

St. Anthony Garden Courts

St. Anthony Garden Courts

441 Hamilton Park Circle

St. Cloud, FL 34759

Phone: 321-805-4733

TTY: 800-955-8771


The purpose of Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Senior Services is to encourage self-sufficiency for seniors to

keep physically and mentally active to promote overall well-being by providing:

Safe and affordable housing for low-income seniors

Social development programs

An equal housing opportunity

St. Joseph Garden Courts is a non-denominational rental housing community

with 79 one bedroom apartments designed to provide housing for low

income seniors. These are apartments are located next to St. Joseph Catholic

Church, allowing residents who choose to attend to have convenient access

to practice their faith.

Amenities Include:

Refrigerator and stove

Individually controlled central heat and air conditioning

Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and walk-in showers

Laundry room

Available recreational areas and resident-led activities

The complex is managed by SPM, LLC. Their professional staff receives

extensive training and is dedicated to making St. Joseph Garden Courts

Orange County’s premiere affordable housing senior complex.

How to Help:

Donations: Food, kitchen supplies, and recreational items.

Financial contributions are appreciated.

Volunteer: Plan programs and recreational events for the Seniors

St. Joseph Garden Courts

St. Joseph Garden Courts

1515 N. Alafaya Trail

Orlando, FL 32828

Phone: 407-382-0808

TTY: 800-955-8771


Phone: 352-460-0700

or 386-255-6521

Fax: 352-460-0701

or 386-238-0048


Northern & Eastern Regions

1321 Sunshine Ave. Leesburg, FL 23748

or 207 White St. Daytona Beach, FL

The Eastern & Northern Regions of Catholic Charities of Central Florida (CCCF) provide vital social services to people in need in Lake, Sumter,

Marion and Volusia counties. Serving as the hands and heart of Jesus Christ and representing the parishioners of the 27 parishes of the Northern

and Eastern Deaneries, CCCF Northern & Eastern Regions provide hope and assistance to the poor and most vulnerable in the area.

Programs & Services of the Northern and Eastern Regions

Women, Children & Family Services

Counseling services provided to individuals, couples, children and families for trauma, depression, marital problems, and other

mental health issues.

Pregnancy and adoption services provided to birth mothers and potential adoptive parents seeking assistance


Emergency financial assistance

Case management

Food pantry

Disaster preparation & recovery

Providing Access to Free Healthcare

Lazarus Free Medical Clinic (Wildwood)

St. Luke’s Medical & Dental Clinic (Eustis)


Sort, stock and package products at the food

pantry

Office duties (filing, data entry and

management)

Become a foster family

Fundraising and event planning

To volunteer call Anita Capetillo at 407-658-1818 or

[email protected]

Northern & EasternEastern Regions: Lake, Sumter, Marion and Volusia Counties






to serve



contemporary issues




Family program.

St. Thomas Aquinas Medical Clinic, in partnership with St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, provides

compassionate medical care to Osceola County’s uninsured working poor.

Guiding Principles for Clinic Operations

Provide medical care for the uninsured low income residents in Osceola

County

Promote the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy

Serve diverse and disadvantaged populations

Raise funds to support and sustain the clinic operations

Clinic Operation and Staffing:

Open Wednesdays 4:00 P.M.—8:00 P.M. (except holidays)

Clinic is open one night per month for specialty care which includes:

Orthopedic, Urology, Podiatrist, Pediatric, Echocardiograms and Ultrasounds

Staffing:

Employees: one part-time office manager

Volunteers: medical director, physicians, nurse practitioners, eligibility

specialists, allied health professionals (RN’s/LPN’s)

Hospital and laboratory agreements have been established for in-kind patient labs/x-rays

Funding is provided by donations and collaboration with local Catholic Churches, the Osceola Council on Aging,

faith-based community partners, private individuals, grants from local hospital foundations and businesses, in-kind

donations of medical and office equipment and local fundraising efforts. Volunteers, however, are the major

contributors to the success of the clinic.

How to Help:

Donations: Medical filing cabinets, office supplies, medical supplies (otoscope, medicine, insoles, etc…) personal

hygiene items (toothbrushes, lotions, soaps, etc…)

Volunteer: Medical volunteers, receptionist, eligibility, discharge, clerical support, parking attendant

Catholic Charities of Central Florida Free Medical Clinics (St. Cloud, Wildwood, Eustis) provide health care programs and

services such as medical care, case management, medication referrals, preventive health education programs, medical specialist

referrals, and referrals to community social services for the working poor at three locations.

The clinics comply with all State, Federal and HIPAA regulatory requirements. Licensed health care professionals are granted sovereign

immunity through the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program under the Department of Health, State of Florida. CCCF is the

sovereign immunity agency for all three clinics and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

St. Thomas Aquinas Medical Clinic

Saint Thomas Aquinas Medical Clinic

510 Brown Chapel Road

St. Cloud, FL 32769

407-593-1256


Parish Partnerships

Catholic Charities of Central Florida in partnership with St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and St. Patrick Catholic Church provides compassionate medical care to the uninsured working poor at this free medical and dental clinic in

Eustis, FL.

St. Luke’s Free Medical and Dental Clinic provides health care and dental services such as medical care, case management, and medication referrals, preventative health education programs, medical specialist referrals, and referrals to community

social services for the working poor in Lake county and neighboring areas. Guiding Principles for Clinic Operations

Provide free medical and dental care for the working poor in Lake county

Strengthen the financial infrastructure to support the mission

Reaffirm the Clinic’s commitment to serve diverse populations

Clinic Operations

Mondays 4:00pm—8:00pm Dental Only (except holidays) Wednesdays 4:00pm—8:00pm Medical only, with dental in anticipation of expansion

(except holidays)

Clinic Staffing and Volunteer Opportunities Staffing: one part-time office manager

Volunteers: medical director, physicians, nurse practitioner, registered nurses, health educators, and administrative specialists.

Funding: provided by donations from churches, individuals, grants from local hospital foundations, in-kind donations of medical and office equipment, and local fundraising events. Volunteers are the major contributors to the success of the clinic.

How to Help:

Donations: Medical supplies, dental supplies, and silent auction items.

Please call ahead to determine need. Financial contributions are appreciated.

Volunteers: Medical and dental personnel, computer entry, clerical support, eligibility, community outreach,

fundraising events, and grant writing. Days and hours are flexible. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

St. Luke’s Free Medical and Dental Clinic


St. Luke’s Free Medical and Dental Clinic

722 South Grove Street

Eustis, FL 32726

352-602-4640

Catholic Charities of Central Florida Free Medical Clinics (St. Cloud, Wildwood, Eustis) provide health care programs and

services such as medical care, case management, medication referrals, preventive health education programs, medical specialist

referrals, and referrals to community social services for the working poor at three locations.

The clinics comply with all State, Federal and HIPAA regulatory requirements. Licensed health care professionals are granted sovereign

immunity through the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program under the Department of Health, State of Florida. CCCF is the

sovereign immunity agency for all three clinics and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

The Lazarus Free Medical Clinic, in partnership with San Pedro de Jesus Maldonado Mission, promotes wellness

provides caring, quality medical care, specialty referral services, and preventive health education to disadvantaged

migrant workers and working poor families of Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties. More than a thousand sick and

hurting patients receive medical attention each year.

Guiding principles for clinic operations:

Provide free medical care for the working poor in Sumter, Lake, and Marion

counties

Reaffirm the clinic’s commitment to serve diverse populations

Strengthen the sustainability of the program

Clinic Operations:

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 P.M.—8:00 P.M. (except holidays)

Staffing:

Employees: one part-time office manager

Volunteers: medical director, physicians, nurse practitioner, registered

nurses, certified health educator, and administrative specialists

Funding is provided by donations from churches, individuals, grants from local

foundations and government entities, in-kind donations of medical and office

equipment, special events and local fundraising efforts. Volunteers are the major

contributors to the success of the clinic.

How to Help:

Donations: Medical supplies (including pediatric supplies) and silent auction items.

Please call ahead to determine need. Financial contributions are appreciated.

Volunteers: Medical personnel, computer entry, clerical support, eligibility, community outreach, fundraising

events, and grant writing. Days and hours are flexible. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida Free Medical Clinics (Wildwood, St. Cloud, Eustis) provide health care

programs and services such as medical care, case management, and medication referrals, preventive health education programs,

medical specialist referrals, and referrals to community social services for the working poor at three locations.

The clinic complies with all State, Federal and HIPAA regulatory requirements. Licensed health care professionals are granted

sovereign immunity under the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program under the Department of Health, State of Florida.

CCCF is the sovereign immunity agency for all three clinics and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

Lazarus Free Medical Clinic

Men, women, and children who are

uninsured and at or below the

Federal Poverty Level qualify for free

medical services.

Lazarus Medical Clinic

210 Wonders St.

Wildwood FL 34785

352-748-4567



Western Region

1801 E. Memorial Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-686-7153 Fax: 863-683-5515

The Western Region of Catholic Charities of Central Florida provides vital services for people in need in Polk

County. Serving as the charitable arm of the Diocese of Orlando and representing the nine parishes of the Western

Deanery, Catholic Charities of Central Florida Western Region provides hope and assistance to the poor and most

vulnerable in an area that increasingly is becoming one of the poorest areas in the United States—Polk County.

Programs and Services of the Western Region (Offices in Lakeland and Winter Haven)

Women, Children, and Family Services

The Counseling Center: licensed counselors specializing in individual, family and children therapy, and pregnancy

and adoption services

Lake Morton Senior Center: provides social, educational, and case management services for seniors

Family Empowerment Program

Case Management

Financial Education/Training

Emergency Financial Assistance

Food Pantry

Agape Food Bank

Distributes 5,000,000 pounds of food to the hungry in Polk, Hardee, and Highland counties

SmilePak feeds hundreds of hungry school children and their families in Polk county over the weekends


Food Pantry Help

Office Help

Foster Family

Fundraising

Senior Center Assistance

College Internships

To volunteer contact Marie Rich at 863-686-7153 or

[email protected]

Western Region: Polk County






to serve



contemporary issues




Family program.

Agape Food Bank is one of several programs that Catholic Charities of Central Florida operates in its Western

Region (Polk, Hardee, and Highland counties). Agape takes a multi-faceted approach to serving the community.

General Food Distribution

Manufacturers and distributors donate food products which are collected, stored, and passed along to member

agencies who feed the needy. The member agencies include 250 soup kitchens, churches, senior centers, and other

not-for-profits.

Community Food Drives

Businesses, clubs, schools, and individuals sponsor food drives that

supply hundreds of thousands of pounds of greatly needed food.

USDA Commodities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture buys food from farmers and makes

it available through Agape—which is the only USDA commodities

provider in the region. Agape is also the only agent in Polk County for

Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief program in the nation.

Mobile Pantries

Agape’s outreach efforts include “mobile pantries,” in which the food

bank loads a truck and goes to remote neighborhoods that have been

identified as high-need. These pantries occur at least once a month.

SmilePak

Begun in January 2012, SmilePak provides backpacks filled with food to

children who otherwise would not have enough to eat over the

weekend when school lunches are unavailable.

How to Help

Volunteers are an essential and vital arm of Agape, providing

tremendous contributions, such as:

Sorting donated food at the warehouse

Boxing donated food

Assisting at food shows

Sponsoring food drives

Distributing food at the monthly mobile food pantry

Providing office assistance

Agape Food Bank

Agape Food Bank

625 McCue Road, Suite 2

Lakeland, FL 33815

863-665-7074

The Need

33% of households with children in

Polk County have struggled in the

past year to put food on the table.

Polk County is ranked third-highest

for “food hardship rate” in the nation.

17.7% of households in Polk County

without children face the same

challenge of insufficient food.

Source: Gallup poll for Food Research and Action

Center, 2009-2010 “Food Hardship in America”


The Lake Morton Senior Center is a day program to promote health and wellness through socialization, activities

and education. The center provides opportunities to meet other seniors in the area, become more informed on

health issues, and learn about resources available to seniors in the community.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 A.M.—4:00 P.M.

Friday: 8:30 A.M.—2:00 P.M.

Programs Include

Exercise classes

Card games

Art classes and crafts

Health and educational presentations

Day trips

Computer assistance

Bingo; 2 afternoons a week

Musical entertainment

Knitting and crochet group

Men and Women’s Bridge Club

Lunch for seniors age 60 and older is available everyday at 11:30 A.M. for

$1.00 The meal is provided through Polk County Fellowship Dining

How to Help:

Donations: Household items, small appliances (must be functional), new

and used clothing in good condition (we do not accept children’s clothing)

Volunteers: Dedicated instructional volunteers available on a weekly basis.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Piano

• Basic Computer Skills

Lake Morton Senior Center

Lake Morton Senior Center

803 E. Palmetto Street

Lakeland, FL 33801

863-687-2988



2 offices serve the Southern Region:

3800 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Ste 101. Melbourne, FL 32934 and

5145 N. Cocoa Blvd. Cocoa, FL32927

Phone: 321-636-6144 or 321-338-2986

The Southern Region of Catholic Charities of Central Florida provides vital services for people in need in Brevard

County. Serving as the charitable arm of the Diocese of Orlando representing the parishioners of the 14 parishes in

Brevard County of the Southern Deanery, Catholic Charities of Central Florida provides hope and assistance to the

poor and most vulnerable in the area.

Programs and Services of the Southern region (Brevard County):

Counseling Services:

Licensed counselors specializing in individual, children and family

Providing counseling for anxiety, depression, marital, trauma and other life issues

Adoption Services:

Crisis Pregnancy Counseling

Financial Support for Birth mothers

Emergency Services

Case Management

Emergency Financial Assistance

Disaster Preparation and Recovery

Brevard Interfaith Coalition: Brevard’s faith community supporting families and children in need; holds monthly

meetings and biannual seminars


Food Pantry Help

Office Help

Life-Skill Training Assistance

Foster Family

Fundraising

Advisory Board Member

Adoption Assistance

To volunteer call Anita Capetillo at 407-658-1818 or

[email protected]

Southern Region: Brevard County






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contemporary issues




Family program.

Home studies and post placement visits

Orientation and training for Adoptive Couples

Food Pantry

Thrift Store

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