Life Resources
This page is here for the moments life gets hard — and the moments you’re ready to grow. Whether it’s help with housing, food, health, or faith, you’ll find trusted tools and local links. No judgment. Just care, clarity, and hope.
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Housing Assistance
Find trusted organizations offering rental assistance, affordable housing, emergency shelter, and homelessness prevention throughout Broward County.
Broward Housing Solutions
What they do: Rental Assistance, eviction prevention, housing support
Phone: (954)764-2800
Website: https://browardhousingsolutions.org
Broward Partnership
What they do: Emergency shelter and homelessness servicies
Phone: (954)779-3990
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Website: https://bphi.org
Urban League of Broward County
What they do: Provides workforce development, housing counseling, financial education, youth and college readiness programs, small business support, and community health initiatives to help families achieve economic growth.
Phone: (954)584-0777
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Website: https://www.ulbroward.org
Food Pantry
Feeding South Florida
What they do: Emergency food distribution, community pantries, and nutrition programs.
Phone: (954)518-1818
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 P.M.
Website: feedingsouthflorida.org
Salvation Army
What they do: Provides emergency food assistance, hot meals, groceries, shelter, and other support services for individuals and families in need.
Phone: (954)524-6991
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Food pantry hours may vary-call ahead.)
Website: salvationarmyflorida.org
Meals on Wheels South Florida
What they do: Delivers nutritious meals and wellness checks to homebound seniors and adults who are unable to prepare meals themselves.
Phone: (954)731-8770
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00PM
Website: mowsoflo.org
Fitness
Taking care of your health is one of the best investments you can make. Whether you’re just getting started or working toward a healthier lifestyle, consistency is more important than perfection.
Affordable Fitness
Crunch Fitness
What they do: Affordable gym memberships with strength equipment, cardio machines, and group fitness classes.
Website: Crunch.com
YMCA of South Florida
What they do: Fitness centers offering gym access, pools, group excersie classes, youth programs, and wellnss services.
Website: ymcasouthflorida.org
Free Community Fitness
Broward County parks offer walking trails, outdoor fitness stations, and recreational activities.
Many cities, including Sunrise, Pembroke Pines, and Hollywood, offer free or low-cost fitness classes for residents.
Mental Health Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 for immediate mental health support.
211 Broward – Connects residents with counseling therapy, and local wellness resources.
NAMI Broward County- Free mental health education, support groups, and community programs.
Senior Support
Helping older adults stay healthy, independent, and connected through local programs and services.
Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
What they do: Connects seniors and caregivers to meals, transportation, Medicare counseling, caregiver support, home care, legal services, and wellness programs.
Phone: (954)745-9567
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunrise Senior Center
What they do: Fitness classes, social activities, educational programs, trips, and recreation for older adults.
Phone: (954)746-3670
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM -8:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Broward County Paratransit (TOPS)
What They do: Door-to-door transportation for eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Broward County.
Phone: (954)357-6794
Website: Broward.org
