PB Community Resources
Homebuyer Education Workshop
URBAN LEAGUE OF PBC
Learn about the home-buying process
Understand how credit impacts your home purchase
Receive a HUD-approved Homebuyer Education Certificate
Uncover down payment assistance programs
Open Enrollment for Health Care Insurance is now AVAILABLE as of 11/1/2024. Open enrollment is a set time each year when individuals and families can sign up for, change, or cancel their health insurance plans. It’s usually a short period of time, typically in the fall, and missing it may mean waiting until the next open enrollment period to make changes. CLICK HERE TO ENROLL!
PB County Community Resources
This listing is for important numbers and crisis listings.| BUSINESS NAME: | CONTACT INFO: | |
|---|---|---|
| 211 Help Line 24/7 | 211palmbeach.org | |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence | 800-355-8547 | |
| Center for Family Services | 800-404-7960 | |
| Department of Children & Families/ SNAP - ACCESS FL | 850-300-4323 | Apply Here! |
| Florida Abuse Hotline | 800-962-2873 | |
| Compass Community Center | 561-533-9699 | |
| Legal Aid | 561-655-8944 | |
| Florida Bureau of Victim Compensation | 800-226-6667 | |
| Rape Crisis Violent Crime Hotline | 561-833-7273 | Toll Free 24/7 866-891-7273 |
| Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) | 703-605-1007 | |
| Palm Beach County Victim Services/ SART | 561-625-2568 | |
| National Domestic Abuse Hotline | 800-799-7233 | |
| USCIS/VAWA Hotline | 802-527-4888 | |
- For an updated PDF listing for Palm Beach County, Click here!
- For an updated PDF listing for Pahokee/Belle Glade, Click here!
- For an updated PDF listing of a Veterans/Active Military Help Guide, Click here!
- For an updated PDF listing of a Seniors Help Guide, Click here!
- For an updated PDF listing of a Teen Help Guide, Click here!
Florida Housing/Section 8 Openings
This listing is for open and upcoming housing/section 8 listings.| HOUSING AUTHORITY: | TYPE: | TO APPLY: | CONTACT INFO: | DATE OPENED: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority Of The City Of Fort Lauderdale | Section 8 | Apply here! | tenglish@hacfl.com 954-525-6444 | |
| Crestview Housing Authority | Section 8 | Apply Here! | pamelad@gnvha.org 352-872-5502 | 8/12/2024 |
| Citrus County Housing Services | Section 8 | Apply Here! | Michelle.Alford@citrusbocc.com 352-527-7528 | |
| St. Pete Housing Authority | Housing | Apply Here! | publichousing@stpeteha.org or by calling 727-323-3171, ext. 239 | 8/19/2024 to 8/22/2024 @5PM |
| Gainesville Housing Authority | Section 8 | Apply Here! | pamelad@gnvha.org or by calling 352-872-5502 | 8/30/2024 to 9/7/2024 |
| Tallahassee Housing Authority | Section 8 | Apply Here! | brenda@tallha.org or by calling 850-385-6126 | 11/1/2024 to 11/30/2024 |
| Monroe County Housing Authority - Key West | Section 8 | Apply Here! | sterlingr@kwha.org or by calling 305-296-5621 | 11/1/2024 |
Utility & Rental Assistance
This listing is for organizations that are currently helping with utility and rental assistance.| ORGANIZATION NAME: | HOW TO APPLY: | SERVICES: | OPEN DATE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBC - LIHEAP | Apply Here! | UTILITY ASSISTANCE | OPEN UNTIL... |
| PBC - COMMUNITY ACTION | Apply Here! | RENTAL ASSISTANCE | OPENS 9/3/2024 @ 10AM |
***Updated 12/1/2024***
Thank You Veterans!! 11/11/2024 
October COLA Increase for SNAP Benefits: What You Need to Know 
PB Community Resources 
General Voting in Florida for 2024: What You Need to Know 
Urban League of Palm Beach County | Community Champions Fundraiser 9/13/2024 
2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday | 8/24-9/6 
West Palm Beach Diversity Job Fair – Virtual 12/10/2024 
South Florida Fair Kids’ Mile – West Palm Beach | Register by 12/31/2024 
Swiftmas- Taylor Swift Party – Lake Worth Beach – 12/13/2024