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Are you homeless or in danger of becoming homeless?
Please call 863-687-8386 to complete a coordinated assessment by phone.
If you are a veteran:
please call 863-OUR-VET-6 ext. 1006.
If you are in physical danger where you are staying or you are fleeing domestic violence:
please call the Domestic Violence Hotline at (863)413-2700.
For inquiries on other emergency assistance:
please call 2-1-1.
COVID-19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
If you are in danger of eviction due to financial impact from COVID-19:
If you are within Lakeland city limits, please apply directly to City of Lakeland at www.lakelandgov.net or call (863)834-2273.
If you are in Polk County, please call United Way at 2-1-1 for information on agencies in your area that may be able to assist you.
2020 Continuum of Care Membership
If you are interested in ending homelessness in Polk County, please join our Continuum of Care! To become a member, you’ll need to complete an application and pay annual dues of $100 for businesses or $50 for individuals. Our membership meets monthly to evaluate existing services and possible service gaps, review state and national guidance, and collaborate on ways to fulfill our mission of making homelessness in Polk County rare, non-recurring, and short-lived. In addition, members have voting rights on CoC policy as well as the opportunity to participate in CoC grant applications.
2020 QUARTER 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING