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Community Services

211 of Miami-Dade and Monroe

Provides info & referral to statewide resources such as suicide prevention, food banks, shelters, legal  assistance & more. Statewide, dial  2-1-1

affordableconnectivity.gov

            Fast Internet for low-income families for as low as $30 per month.   http://www.affordableconnectivity.gov

CareerSource- South Florida

Assistance writing resumes, job  seeking, networking and job readiness skills. careersourcefl.com – Key Largo 305-853-3540, Key West 305-292-6762                                                                                                                                                                                                         

City of Key West Parks and Recreation

Maintained public parks,  trails and beach, free parking locations, gyms & pool schedules.  cityofkeywest-fl.gov – Key West 305-809-3769

The College of the Florida Keys (formerly FKCC)

Classes, workshops, degree & certification programs, library, computer access, student clubs and organizations.  fkcc.edu – Key West 305-296-9081

Community Foundation of the Florida Keys  

Making Key West and the Florida Keys a better place to live now and in the future by encouraging philanthropy and matching these acts of caring to the community needs.  Cffk.org – Countywide 305-292-1502 

Conch Republic App

Essential information from DOH-Monroe regarding COVID-19, testing, and phased re-opening. Searchable guide to health providers and the insurances they accept. Listings and information regarding businesses, community organizations and events in the Keys. To get the App text "Conch" to 305-422-1212.

Florida Keys SPCA

Provides animal care services throughout the Lower Keys and Marathon including Animal Control, pet licensing, adoption and rehoming services, behavior counseling, and low-cost veterinary services. In addition, the Safe Haven program offers free temporary shelter and care to pets of people escaping domestic violence or experiencing an emergency such as hospitalization. 5711 College Road Key West Fl and 10550 Aviation Blvd Marathon FL. Visit our website fkspca.org , or call 305-294-4857 for Key West shelter, 305-743-4800. In an emergency or after hours call 305-304-5964 (Key West) or 305-394-7806 (Marathon)
 
The Health Insurance Navigation Program at Epilepsy Alliance Florida   

Provides free information and assistance with health care coverage for the Health Insurance Marketplace throughout the Florida Keys.  epilepsyalliancefl.com  877-553-7453

Key West Business Guild

LGBTQIA-supported network that  encourages commerce and events with local LGBTQIA-friendly  businesses.  kwbgonline.org – Key West 305-294-4603

Keys Immigrant Coalition 

Keys Immigrant Coalition (KIC) is a non-profit committed to protecting and defending the rights of immigrants in the Florida Keys through education, advocacy and outreach. www.keysimmigrant.org Countywide - keysimmigrant@gmail.com

The Keys For Healing Bereavement Support Group 

Free support group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. On Zoom every second and fourth Thursday of each month 10am-11am. Register by calling 305-396-8100 or sotoj@chaptershealth.org.

League of Women Voters of the Upper/Lower Keys

Dedicated to fostering  an informed, engaged electorate and to defending voters’ rights   upperkeyslwv.org / lowerkeyslwv.org

Marrvelous Pet Rescue

"Kibble Pantry" - a pet food relief service developed to provide dog/cat food temporarily to those demonstrating financial need. 305-453-1315  www.mprescues.org

Monroe County Homeless Services Continuum-of-Care

Promotes community-wide goal of ending homelessness by facilitating the  Continuum-of-Care process.  monroehomelesscoc.org – Countywide 305-440-2315

Monroe County Public Library

Free internet, physical and digital  books & movies to lend, children’s program, community events.  keyslibraries.org – Key West 305-292-3595, Big Pine 305-872-0992,  Marathon 305-743-5156, Islamorada 305-664-4645, Key Largo 305-451-2396.  Email info@keyslibraries.org

Monroe County Stars of Hope

          Provides financial support to first responders and their families working in Public Safety. MCSOH2018@gmail.com – Key West 
 

Monroe County Veterans Affairs

For transportation to the Miami VA for a veteran with an appointment, 305-295-5159benefits.va.gov/benefits – Veterans Benefit Office: Key West 305-295-5150, Key Largo 305-453-8777  

My FL Vet 

For veterans and their loved ones who need emotional support, information, and referrals to resources or individualized care coordination for veterans. 24/7 hotline at 1-844-MyFlvetMyFLVet.com  - Countywide 305-631-4211
 
United Way of Collier and the Keys

Supporting Keys residents and working families through education, increased financial stability and food security.  keyshelp.org

Veterans of Foreign Wars Southernmost Post 3911

Supporting all veterans in Monroe County. (786) 369-1869

Weatherization Assistance Program - DEO/WAP

A federally funded program designed to lower the energy bills for homes that fall within income guidelines. monroecounty-fl.gov/280/Weatherization-Assistance-Program-WAP – Countywide 305-292-4405