The Resources page provided by Dale V.C. Holness offers valuable information and support for community members, including access to programs. It reflects Holness’s commitment to empowering residents through knowledge and opportunity. This page serves as a hub for connecting individuals with the resources they need to thrive personally and professionally.
Quick Links
- USA.gov — Official Guide to Government Information and Services
Background: USA.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal for federal, state, and local government information and services. It helps citizens find resources on a wide range of topics like benefits, grants, housing, jobs, health, and more.
Contact:
• Website: www.usa.gov
• Phone: 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681)
• TTY: 1-800-833-6388 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Background: HUD oversees national policies and programs that address America’s housing needs, improve and develop communities, and enforce fair housing laws. They provide resources for affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and community development.
Contact:
• Website: www.hud.gov
• Main Phone: 1-202-708-1112
• HUD National Servicing Center (for housing assistance): 1-877-424-3838 - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Background: HHS aims to enhance the health and well-being of Americans by providing effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine and public health. They run programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and public health campaigns.
Contact:
• Website: www.hhs.gov
• Phone: 1-877-696-6775
• Health Insurance Marketplace Help Line: 1-800-318-2596 - U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
Background: DOL is responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, reemployment services, and some economic statistics. It offers employment and training programs, worker protections, and job resources.
Contact:
• Website: www.dol.gov
• Phone: 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Background: FEMA supports communities and individuals during disasters by providing assistance and coordination for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Contact:
• Website: www.fema.gov
• Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) • TTY: 1-800-462-7585 - Social Security Administration (SSA)
Background: SSA administers social security programs including retirement, disability, survivors benefits, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Contact:
• Website: www.ssa.gov
• Phone: 1-800-772-1213
• TTY: 1-800-325-0778 - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Background: SBA provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses including funding advice, loan guarantees, and disaster assistance.
Contact:
• Website: www.sba.gov
• Phone: 1-800-659-2955 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Background: A nationwide network of crisis centers that provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
Contact:
• Website: 988lifeline.org
• Phone: 988 (or 1-800-273-8255) - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Background: LIHEAP helps low-income households pay for heating and cooling energy costs, energy crises, weatherization, and energy-related home repairs.
Contact:
• Website: liheap.org
• Contact local LIHEAP office via state government websites or call 1-866-674-6327 - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Background: USCIS oversees lawful immigration to the United States, processing citizenship applications, green cards, visas, asylum, and refugee status.
Contact:
• Website: www.uscis.gov
• Phone: 1-800-375-5283
- Florida Department of Health (DOH)
Background: The Florida DOH is responsible for public health across the state, including disease prevention, health promotion, environmental health, and emergency preparedness. They provide health services and information to Florida residents.
Contact:
• Website: www.floridahealth.gov
• Phone: 850-245-4444
• For local county health departments, check the website directory. - Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Background: DCF provides assistance with public benefits like food assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, child welfare services, foster care, and substance abuse and mental health services.
Contact:
• Website: www.myflfamilies.com
• Phone: 1-866-762-2237 (for ACCESS Florida public assistance program) - Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
Background: DEO oversees workforce development, unemployment benefits, and economic development initiatives. It supports job seekers and employers across Florida.
Contact:
• Website: www.floridajobs.org
• Phone: 1-833-FL-APPLY (1-833-352-7759) (for unemployment claims)
• Customer Service: 850-245-7105 - Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC)
Background: FHFC administers affordable housing programs, including down payment assistance, rental assistance, and funding for low-income housing development.
Contact:
• Website: www.floridahousing.org
• Phone: 850-488-4197 - Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Background: This department supports older adults and caregivers with services related to aging, including long-term care support, elder abuse prevention, and caregiver assistance.
Contact:
• Website: elderaffairs.org
• Phone: 850-414-2000
• Elder Helpline: 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) - Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)
Background: FCHR enforces the state’s civil rights laws, addressing discrimination complaints in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Contact:
• Website: fchr.myflorida.com
• Phone: 1-800-342-8170 - Florida Department of Education (FDOE)
Background: FDOE manages public education policy, resources for K-12 schools, vocational training, and adult education programs in Florida.
Contact:
• Website: www.fldoe.org
• Phone: 850-245-0505 - Florida Division of Emergency Management
Background: Coordinates emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for natural and man-made disasters in Florida.
Contact:
• Website: www.floridadisaster.org
• Phone: 850-815-4000 - Florida Legal Aid
Background: Provides free civil legal services to low-income Floridians, including help with housing, family law, consumer issues, and public benefits.
Contact:
• Website: www.floridalegal.org
• Phone: Call the website for regional offices or 1-866-550-2929 - Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Background: Supports Florida veterans with benefits, health care coordination, and employment services.
Contact:
• Website: www.floridavets.org
• Phone: 1-844-MyFLVet (1-844-693-5838
- 211 – Community Resource Helpline
Background: 211 is a free, confidential helpline available 24/7 that connects individuals and families to essential health and human services. It is especially helpful for those in crisis or seeking support for basic needs such as food, housing, mental health services, utility assistance, and more. The service is operated by nonprofit organizations and funded by public and private partnerships.
Contact:
• Phone: Dial 211 from any phone
• Text: Text your ZIP code to 898211
• Website: www.211.org - 311 – Non-Emergency Government Services
Background: 311 is a non-emergency phone number that provides access to local government information and services. It’s designed to help residents report issues like potholes, streetlight outages, graffiti, code enforcement concerns, and more—without tying up emergency lines.
Contact (Broward County):
• Phone: Dial 311 or 954-831-4000 (if calling outside the county)
• Text: Text your ZIP code to 898211
• Website: broward.org/CallCenter/Pages/default.aspx - Broward County Human Services Department
Background: Provides social services including housing assistance, homelessness prevention, food aid, veterans and senior support.
Contact:
• Website: broward.org/HumanServices
• Phone: 954-357-6385
• Address: 115 S. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - Broward County Housing Authority
Background: Administers affordable housing programs such as public housing and Section 8 vouchers.
Contact:
• Website: bchafl.org
• Phone: 954-739-1114
• Address: 4780 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 - Broward Regional Health Planning Council
Background: Supports community health planning, access to health services, and prevention programs.
Contact:
• Website: brhpc.org
• Phone: 954-377-1677
• Address: 6600 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319 - CareerSource Broward
Background: Offers job training, employment services, career counseling, and workforce development.
Contact:
• Website: careersourcebroward.com
• Phone: 954-202-3926
• Address: 2890 W. Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 - Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services
Background: Provides services for seniors and veterans including Meals on Wheels and transportation.
Contact:
• Website: broward.org/Veterans
• Phone: 954-357-6400
• Address: 115 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership (HIP)
Background: Coordinates efforts to prevent and reduce homelessness in the county.
Contact:
• Website: broward.org/Homeless
• Phone: 954-357-4866 - Broward County Public Schools – Student Services
Background: Offers counseling, mental health support, and resources for at-risk youth.
Contact:
• Website: browardschools.com
• Phone: 754-321-0000 - Broward County Legal Aid
Background: Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents on housing, family law, and consumer rights.
Contact:
• Website: browardlegalaid.org
• Phone: 954-765-8950 - Broward County Health Department
Background: Provides vaccinations, disease prevention, clinics, and environmental health services.
Contact:
• Website: broward.floridahealth.gov
• Phone: 954-467-4700 - Broward County Veteran Services
Background: Assists veterans with benefits, housing, and mental health support.
Contact:
• Website: broward.org/Veterans
• Phone: 954-357-6400 - OIC South Florida
Background: Workforce development, job training, education, and support services to promote economic independence.
Contact:
• Website: oicsfl.org
• Phone: 954-763-8900
• Address: 659 NW 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 - Urban League of Broward County
Background: Advocates for economic self-reliance, civil rights, education, and workforce programs for underserved communities.
Contact:
• Website: ulbroward.org
• Phone: 954-584-0777
• Address: 2101 W. Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
- Palm Beach County Community Services Department
Background: Offers housing assistance, utility help, food programs, youth services, and senior support.
Contact:
• Website: discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices
• Phone: 561-355-4792
• Address: 810 Datura St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 - Palm Beach County Housing Authority
Background: Administers public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and affordable housing programs.
Contact:
• Website: pbchafl.org
• Phone: 561-684-3220
• Address: 3432 W. 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 - CareerSource Palm Beach County
Background: Workforce development, job placement, training programs, and career counseling.
Contact:
• Website: careersourcepbc.com
• Phone: 561-340-1060
• Address: 3400 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406 - Palm Beach County Health Department
Background: Immunizations, disease control, women’s and children’s health programs, and emergency preparedness.
Contact:
• Website: palmbeach.floridahealth.gov
• Phone: 561-837-5900 - Palm Beach County Legal Aid
Background: Free legal assistance to low-income residents on housing, family, consumer, and elder law issues.
Contact:
• Website: legalaidpbc.org
• Phone: 561-655-8944 - Palm Beach County Veterans Services
Background: Helps veterans access benefits, housing assistance, counseling, and healthcare.
Contact:
• Website: discover.pbc.gov/communityservices/seniorservices/Pages/Veteran-Services.aspx
• Phone: 561-355-4746 - Palm Beach County Elder Affairs
Background: Supports elderly residents with health, nutrition, caregiver support, and transportation services.
Contact:
• Website: palmbeach.floridahealth.gov
• Phone: 561-355-4732 - Salvation Army Palm Beach County
Background: Emergency shelter, food assistance, rehabilitation, and disaster relief.
Contact:
• Website: westpalmbeach.salvationarmyflorida.org/Palm-Beach-County/
• Phone: 561-833-6574 - Florida Legal Services – Palm Beach Office
Background: Legal assistance for renters, immigrants, families, and vulnerable populations.
Contact:
• Website: floridalegal.org
• Phone: 561-650-2373 - Urban League of Palm Beach County
Background: Promotes education, employment, economic empowerment, and advocacy for underserved communities.
Contact:
• Website: ulpbc.org
• Phone: 561-833-1461
• Address: 1700 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC)
Background: A statewide immigrant advocacy organization working to empower immigrant communities through education, organizing, and policy advocacy. They provide support for citizenship and immigrant rights.
Contact:
• Website: floridaimmigrant.org
• Phone: 954-765-6004 (main office in Miami)
• Broward contact info available via website - Hispanic Unity of Florida
Background: Provides immigration legal services, citizenship classes, advocacy, and family support with a strong presence in Broward County. They assist with naturalization, DACA, TPS, and other immigration relief.
Contact:
• Website: hispanicunity.org
• Phone: 954-584-0777
• Address: 2101 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 - Legal Aid Service of Broward County
Background: Offers free or low-cost legal assistance for immigrants seeking citizenship, asylum, family petitions, deportation defense, and related immigration issues.
Contact:
• Website: browardlegalaid.org
• Phone: 954-765-8950
• Address: 491 NW 7th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami – Broward Office
Background: Provides immigration services including citizenship applications, family reunification, and legal assistance. Also offers refugee resettlement and community support.
Contact:
• Website: catholiccharitiesdov.org
• Phone: 954-523-3304
• Address: 3724 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 - American Immigration Council – Broward
Background: Advocates for immigrants’ rights and provides resources on legal immigration procedures, citizenship, and policy updates.
Contact:
• Website: americanimmigrationcouncil.org
• (National organization, with resources and referrals for Broward residents) - Broward County Public Library – Immigration Resources
Background: Offers citizenship preparation classes, immigration legal clinics, and English language learning workshops.
Contact:
• Website: broward.org/library
• Phone: 954-357-7363 - Hispanic Unity of Florida – Palm Beach Office
Background: Offers immigration legal services, citizenship classes, DACA/TPS help, and family reunification support.
Contact:
• Website: hispanicunity.org
• Phone: 561-655-3800
• Address: 1211 N. Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 - Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
Background: Provides free or low-cost immigration legal services including naturalization, visa petitions, and deportation defense.
Contact:
• Website: legalaidpbc.org
• Phone: 561-655-8944
• Address: 423 Fern St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach
Background: Immigration legal services including citizenship application assistance, family petitions, and refugee support.
Contact:
• Website: ccdpb.org
• Phone: 561-775-3344
• Address: 1022 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 - Palm Beach County Library System – Citizenship Programs
Background: Offers citizenship preparation courses, naturalization workshops, and English classes for immigrants.
Contact:
• Website: pbclibrary.org
• Phone: 561-233-2600 - Southern Legal Counsel (Palm Beach Office)
Background: Nonprofit legal organization providing immigration legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.
Contact:
• Website: southernlegal.org
• Phone: 561-650-2373
• Address: 1665 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Dale V.C. Holness (born April 2, 1957) is a Democratic American politician who has served the City of Lauderhill and Broward County, Florida for over 17 years combined. Dale also has 30 years of professional experience as a real estate broker and business owner.
4325 W. Sunrise Blvd. Plantation FL 33313
954-379-8683
Holnessforcongress@gmail.com
U.S. Congressional Dist. FL-20:
Florida’s 20th Congressional District is comprised of all or parts of cities in Broward and Palm Beach County.
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