Anna Maria Island Community Center
941-778-1908
www.islandcommunitycenter.com

Provides cultural, educational, family support, recreational, and social programs, for all ages that are designed to teach respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness; fosters the spirit of community volunteerism.

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee
941-366-2224
www.jfcs-cares.org

JFCS, a non-profit organization, provides an array of community-based counseling and social services for people confronting life’s challenges.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast, Inc.
941-746-7000
www.bbbssun.org

Establishes and supervises one-to-one mentoring relationships between volunteers and children (6-18 years) from primary single parent/guardian families in community- and site-based programs.

Literacy Council of Manatee County
941-746-8197
http://www.manateeliteracy.org

Provides trained tutors for free, private, one-on-one instruction to adults needing to improve their ability to read, write, and communicate using the English language.

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Boy Scouts of America Southwest Florida Council
941-936-8072
www.swflcouncilbsa.org

Seeks to teach traditional values in youth education; character building, citizenship training, self-reliance, outdoor adventure, patriotism, and respect for others.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County
941-761-2582
www.bgcofmanatee.org

Inspires and enables all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

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Catholic Charities, Inc.
941-714-7829
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

Offers pre/post home purchase counseling to low-income first-time buyers; credit repair; advocacy. Bilingual staff. Certified Immigration Services; cases prepared for submission to INS.

Manatee Community Action Agency
941-827-2887
www.manateecaa.org

MCAA was organized in 1968 to combat poverty in Manatee, Hardee and DeSoto counties. The overarching goal of MCAA is to develop partnerships and programs that mobilize resources and move families to economic security. 

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Children’s Academy of Southwest Florida, Inc.
941-747-8726
www.mycasf.org

Offers quality childcare birth to 12 years for children of working poor, including homeless, in crisis, under protective services, foster care, dysfunctional family environment; offered at 7 centers.

Manatee County Girls Club, Inc. d/b/a Just For Girls
941-907-2929
www.myjfg.org

Offers before and after school educational and developmental programs for girls ages 3- 21; full day summer sessions and alternative education program for middle school girls are available.

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Children's Home Society Gulfcoast Division
813-740-4266
www.chsfl.org

Provides school-based support services; TAPP; Horizon Academy; Pregnancy Support; Infant, International, and Special Needs Adoptions; Joshua House.

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Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
941-366-0260
www.ccdhh.org

Provides interpreters, training, education, client assistance, advocacy, information and referral to the
deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Manatee Family YMCA
941-782-0270
www.manateeymca.org

Strengthens families and develops healthy children through value-based programs, including after school childcare, teen development, aquatics, fitness, youth sports; open to all.

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Community Coalition on Homelessness
941-747-1509
www.cchomeless.com

Provides advocacy, information and referrals, case management, limited financial assistance toward housing costs for homeless/at-risk individuals and families in Manatee County.

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Community Haven for Children and Adults with Disabilities
941-355-8808
www.chachaven.com

Supports children, teens, and adults with disabilities through education, occupational training, skill training, employment services, and community living programs.

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Consumer Credit Counseling Service
941-256-8132
www.cccsatl.org

Aids and rehabilitates financially distressed families and individuals to develop workable budgets and gain control of finances; promotes intelligent use of credit; conducts financial education programs.

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Palmetto Youth Center
941-722-0783
www.palmettoyc.com

Offers educational and athletic programs to Manatee County youth to enhance their lives through physical, mental and emotional opportunities.

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Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida
941-953-5988

Provides medical, social, and employment services to persons with epilepsy, as well as neurological evaluations, diagnostic testing, low cost medications; monthly clinics, education programs; information and referrals, counseling.

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Family Partnership Center of Manatee County
941-756-3007
www.familypartnership.org

Provides primary prevention services to strengthen families; programs include parent support groups (Spanish and English), parenting education classes, in-home mentoring.

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Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota
941-928-0682
www.fndmanasota.org

Provides support, training, education, information and advocacy services to families of individuals with special needs, disabilities and the community at large through a variety of services and programs.

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Family Resources
941-708-5900
www.family-resources.org

Provides no-fee services to children, youth, and families with Safe Place outreach, youth shelter, supervised visitation/monitored exchange services, individual, family, and group counseling.

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Foundation for Dreams
941-748-8809
www.foundationfordreams.org

Provides a residential summer camp for chronically ill and disabled children to build greater self-confidence and strengthen life skills through camping-based therapeutic programs.

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Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.
941-921-5358
www.gsgcf.org

Inspires girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.

Volunteer Services
941-761-3207

22,000 volunteers of all ages assist 502 organizations; the ManaTEEN Club is the nation's largest teen volunteer program; no fees charged for services.