- Social Services -
Hands of Hope Community Center
At our centralized location off of US 27, we offer counseling as well as case management services during regular business hours. Assistance available with ACCESS Florida,/SNAP, ESOL, credit counseling, financial stability classes and more. Computer internet access and data entry/word processing capabilities on location.
**Summer Camp and After School programs available on site.
Hands of Hope Food Pantry & Thrift Store
Our Food Pantry is stocked by donations from organizational partners and members of the community which allows us to provide nutritional food items to those who may be suffering from food insecurities.
**BE ADVISED. A case number is necessary in order to obtain emergency food assistance. Please click below to contact a case manager.
Hands of Hope Community Center - Social Services
Case Management
The social work case manager will collaborate with clients to plan, implement, monitor, and amend individualized services that promote clients’ strengths, advance clients’ well-being, and help clients achieve their goals. Virtual appointments available! Contact to find out more.
Financial Literacy
Comprehensive Financial Stability Program that includes Financial Classes, Coaching, Credit Restoration, and Income Tax Preparation. Because of the generous funding of the United Way of Central Florida, Hands of Hope America always provides our services free of charge. Incentive-Based Saving Program available ONLY to Polk County Residents.
Utility Assistance (Duke Energy)
Are you a current Duke Energy customer struggling to make their utility payments? With our friends and partners over at United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties, we aim to provide support for those community members in need. Click to find out more information!
R.I.S.E. Youth Programs
R.I.S.E is our over-arching group of programs focused on ensuring the youth of our community will be successful in the future. The childcare and youth empowerment programs at Hands of Hope America cater to children from infancy through adolescence, focusing on developmental, educational, and emotional growth. Summer camp registration now open!
Tax Preparation (seasonally)
Seasonal educational class offering e-file techniques and assistance with direct deposit in order to assist our clients with proper Tax Return filing with the IRS.
Resume and Job Application Assistance
At Hands of Hope America we know it’s important for you and your family members to get good jobs, to help the financial health of your family. We help you get that going, with assistance building effective résumés and properly filling in job applications.
Employment Assistance
There’s nothing more satisfying than to have a good job that allows you to earn enough money to take care of your family. We can help guide you through the various Employment Programs that are available for you as well as help with Resume writing and interview techniques.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Let us help you learn English, no matter what your native language is, to make you life in Central Florida the joy that it should be, without language problems.
hands of hope Food Pantry & Thrift Store
Emergency Food Assistance
Emergency Food Assistance
Emergency Food Assistance
Operating primarily through donations and volunteers, offering a variety of non-perishable food items or other essentials. We aim to help people facing food insecurity by ensuring they have access to nutritious meals during times of financial hardship.
Thrift Store
Emergency Food Assistance
Emergency Food Assistance
Our retail shop sells second hand items donated by community members and organizations in order to provide affordable options for our neighbors while also promoting recycling and reducing waste.
Notary Services
Emergency Food Assistance
Notary Services
By Appointment Only!
We provide Notary Public services at our location off of US 192. Click to contact Case Manager to set up appointment and bring your documents for verification.
