Programs
Youth Development Program
The POC Youth Development Program is a summer program that is designed to equip low-income, academically talented youth 14 – 18 years of age with workforce readiness, leadership, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills. The program is a six-week summer program that includes a one-week training program currently conducted via Zoom and a five-week work program with students working 20 hours per week at locations assigned throughout Pinellas County. At the end of program, the students will receive a stipend.
Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP)
Provides financial assistance to low-income households with at least one member 60 years of age or older experiencing a heating or cooling emergency. The Program allows for the payment to utility companies, and the payment of re-connection fees. Persons seeking assistance should contact the office nearest to them for screening/set up an appointment.
See locations tab for EHEAP office nearest you.
Emergency Services Program
Provides limited financial assistance on a one-time basis to alleviate utility, fuel oil, and rent/mortgage. At times services may not be available due to lack of funding. Persons seeking assistance should call the office in their area to set-up an appointment.
Emergency Services Program
Provides limited financial assistance on a one-time basis to alleviate utility, fuel oil, and rent/mortgage. At times services may not be available due to lack of funding. Persons seeking assistance should call the office in their area to set-up an appointment.
Chore Services
Effective January 1, 2024, Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. is no longer providing Chore Services. The Chore Services Program has been transferred to the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco – Pinellas, Inc. (AAAPP). Please contact AAAPP to schedule an assessment/services at 800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.
Family Development Program
Helps participants move towards self-sufficiency through case management, life skills training, financial literacy classes, individual development accounts, job search and self-employment.
Family Development Program
Helps participants move towards self-sufficiency through case management, life skills training, financial literacy classes, individual development accounts, job search and self-employment.
Getting Ahead Program
“Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting By World” is a 6 session evidence based course developed by Phil DeVol. It is designed to help people in poverty think about and develop their future and create their own plan towards a stable and secure life.