Every senior deserves to have the resources needed to live safely and securely; to live with dignity
From the Office of Congresswoman Val Demings
Last week, Representative Val Demings held a seniors tele-town hall with local experts to discuss resources and services available to seniors in Central Florida. Experts from Social Security, AARP, Seniors First, and Senior Resource Alliance joined the call and discussed a variety of topics. The important highlights and resources from that call are highlighted below.
Important Resource Contact Information
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COVID-19AARP Coronavirus Resource Page Orange County Resident Resources Food AssistanceBring Hope Home is a Second Harvest Food Bank program that provides perishable and nonperishable food items to the doorsteps of qualifying seniors, homebound individuals, individuals with a disability, veterans and those in the high risk group for contracting the coronavirus. To learn more about this program, visit www.feedhopenow.org/ In addition, Seniors First offers two food programs:
Home Maintenance and UtilitiesThe Housing Rehabilitation program assists qualified homeowners with repairs to eliminate existing life, safety, health and code violations. To be eligible, homeowners must have owned and lived in the home for a minimum of one year and meet very low-income guidelines. The income guidelines chart is available for your consideration. Email housing@ocfl.net or call (407) 836-5150 For Low-Income Energy Assistance, call 407-514-1800, press 1 Mental Health and WellnessThis year has been a lonely time for many seniors. If you want to talk to someone, please call one of the following services: AARP Friendly Voice Senior Resource Alliance Health & Wellness: 407-514-1806 Report Fraud and AbuseBeware of anyone offering you a deal that seems too good to be true. It probably is. If you need to report fraud or abuse, call one of the following numbers:
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