For over twenty five years, the Bonita Springs Assistance Office has served as a primary social service agency in southwest Florida. The Bonita Springs Assistance Office are proud of the fact that they have been able to have helped thousands of area residents at a time of crisis

The objectives of the organization are to:

• Provide emergency relief for community residents to lessen the impact of financial and personal crises.
• To help others recognize their own capacity to help themselves.
• To cooperate with all agencies interested in various phases of social work in the Bonita Springs area.

Services Provided

Community residents who apply for emergency assistance are carefully screened to determine need. Many residents find themselves facing financial disaster due to major illness, job layoff or death of a family member. The program enables them to get back on their feet. Services available to those who qualify include:

• Food from our Pantry
• Rent/Mortgage payment assistance
• Utility payment assistance
• Prescriptions and other medications
• Dental care
• Gas vouchers
• Clothing School supplies
• Information and referrals
• Emergency miscellaneous needs

Philosophy

The Bonita Springs Assistance Office believes in providing a “hand up” and not a “hand out”. We extend the helping hand of assistance, while their clients to retain their dignity. The Bonita Springs Assistance Office show clients who are able to work how to locate jobs and become productive members of the community. They specialize in working with elderly residents and families with young children.