Programs

 

Youth Development Program

The POC Youth Development Program is a year-long 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 has three phases.  Phase I is a 12-week training program currently conducted once per week via Zoom.  This Phase operates from March through May.  Phase II operates during the summer months with students working 20 per hours a week for a six-week period at locations assigned throughout Pinellas County.  Phase III is monthly contact with their case worker during the calendar year.  At the end of each phase, the student will receive a stipend.

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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, the purchase of blankets, portable heaters and fans, repairs of existing heating or cooling equipment, and the payment of re-connection fees. Persons seeking assistance should contact the office nearest to them for screening/set up an appointment.
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Emergency Services Program

Provides limited financial assistance on a one-time basis to alleviate utility, fuel oil, rent/mortgage, food, clothing, and other emergency situations. 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.
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Emergency Services Program

Provides limited financial assistance on a one-time basis to alleviate utility, fuel oil, rent/mortgage, food, clothing, and other emergency situations. 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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Getting Ahead Program

“Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting By World” is a 15 week 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.
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