OUR GROWING LOCAL NETWORKING

1. PLEASE READ: Below is a only a small portion of the ever growing network of independent caring business owners and services offered up with people we have met one on one out in your communities.  These people also know others and want to help our struggling heroes or just help period.  Do not hesitate to contact them for what they have to offer even if they are not in your preferred spot.  You never know till you make a call.  They have been hand picked by me to have on this list.  They appear to be loving and caring people that I have met, shaken their hands and felt a human bond.  
    Some will be in more than one catagory.  Not all specific area's are represented but we are working on that.  Most of the time someone will know someone in the area you need.  So make some calls.
    The areas are not in any particular order and do not necessarily cover only certain area's.  Please advise us of you have a bad/good experience.  We only know what they tell us and are not liable for any other thing.  Likewise we always like to hear a success story.
    Also please tell them that we sent you.  Identify yourself as a veteran, spouse, child or dependent.
    If you know of something or someone we can add please give us a call and will be willing to discuss it.  If you yourself has a retail establishment or know of a good place we can have an event, please call us.  We are out every week end meeting and networking with people.  Check back with us to see what's new.
    Best wishes, Suzanne Taylor
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           HOUSING:

                    * www.Heavenonearth4veterans.org  St Pete, Clearwater, Largo and surrounding areas.

                    Hoevhome@gmail.com 727-440-9005  Donald

                      Tampa temporary housing  727-440-9005

                 *     STEP RIGHT INDEPENENT LIVING- 200 2nd Ave S. #350, St Petersberg,  Fl  33701

                    757-282-4491  Tamiko Davis Chief Operating Officer  stepright.ilf@gmail.com

•   Bradenton Harvest House- Janet Bognar  jed19@aol.com   or jbognar@w3ins.com             941-400-3354

• Circle of Veterans-Zephyrhills-Tice Ridley (retired Major) Ten acres-non profit transitional home for veterans in good standing. 773-859-9006

•  Gramatica Family Foundation BUILDING HOMES FOR COMBAT WOUNDED VETERANS- info@gramaticafamilyfoundation.org 

• GET OFF THE STREETS-Job Grace Vets-Leonard Kersellius 917-514-9138/Ginou Kersellius 347-392-7245  Email: LK@JGVFL.org

• Tampa Housing Authority-Jerome Ryans-President/CEO- 813-341-9101 ext 3760-jerome.ryans@thafl.com-www.thafl.com

              *St Vincent de Paul Society-Hillsborough and Pasco county mostly but have other locations-                  Can find homes in a day.  813-831-5100/813-899-4603

• Goodwill helping homeless-Warner Weil-post24@tampabay.rr.com-Bradenton and surrounding areas-941-794-3489/941-812-0553
   

FOOD:

• Mostly Hernando/Pasco-Julie Hayes-Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist-813-377-0253-Zephyrhills/Dade City
• Celebrating Recovery-Jeff Rosek-Idlewood Baptist Church-Lutz-813-220-3084
• Cornerstone Baptist Church-Stephen R. Lamb Pastor-Church 813-783-2727-pastorsri@juno.com-Zephyrhills
• Cornerstone Baptist Church-Stephen R. Lamb Pastor-Church 813-783-2727-pastorsri@juno.com-Zephyrhills 
• St Vincent de Paul Society-Hillsborough and Pasco county mostly but have other locations- 813-831-5100/813-899-4603 
• FREE MEAL-Fridays 11-1pm  Sarasota and surrounding areas-Restoration Fellowship-Barbara Laidlaw 941-400-2534
   

CLOTHING:

• St Vincent de Paul Society-Hillsborough and Pasco county mostly but have other locations- 813-831-5100/813-899-4603
   

VET AND ANIMAL CARE:

• Thompson's Veterinary Center-Dr. Carol Thompson-Well worth the drive to visit this caring vet who offers veterans help with their pets.  Lake Wales-863-676-5922
• Tampa Vet Center-Non-traditional hours available-ALL SERVICES at the VET CENTER are provided AT NO COST to the Veterans, Service Member or family members served-www.vetcenter.va.gov-877-WAR-VETS-877-927-8387  Walk in welcome.
• Koda's Choice-PAIRING SERVICE DOGS with battle buddies-Lawne Snyder, founder/CEO-kodaschoice.org-719-424-9054
• Homeward Bound-FosterPets-Betty Ramspeck, Director supervisor of animal care-ram53r@yahoo.com-941-356-7285
• CATS EVERYWHERE, Inc.-Trap-neuter-vaccine-return Sandra Bartareau-Gerald Spencer Ranch-Plant City-sandycatseverywhere@gmail.com  813-391-1987
   

HEALTH:

        nvisioncenters.com/education/vision-care-guide-for-veterans/

        West Palm Beach  5614-944-3565

        Juniper 561-464-6079

        Miami 305-902-6783

        Orlando 407-606-6133

        Port St Luci  866-257-2851

              *Mesothelioma Hope  855-880-1219

                www.mesotheliomahope.com/veterans  Annika.ellis@mesotheliomahope.com

• https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/causes/risk-factors/ and https://www.asbestos.com/veterans/ 
•  Claims assistance to veterans exposed to asbestos. • A monthly online support group where we discuss a variety of topics pertaining to cancer patients. • An on-staff doctor and nurse available to answer any medical-related questions. • Patient Advocates that work 1-on-1 with individuals to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups. As a Florida-based organization, informing our community and our state about the dangers of asbestos is part of our mission and core values. Please take a look at some of the great information we have.   Aron Munx   407-506-0459         

   *      HAGAR Treatment Program of Central Florida-W say yes to Life and NO to drugs.  Mr.                                 Carmelo Ruiz, Founder 973-510-6237

•   https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/veterans/.   --800-793-4540--  info@mesotheliomalawyercenter.org Providing veterans the best in legal assistance, financial aid and getting situated with nearby treatment facilities. 
• https;//www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/prognosis/support/ ....Hotline 888-793-9355 -Family support 617-732-5500.... 
• www.PLEURALMESOTHELIOMA.COM/CANCER 855-993-2604
• Tampa Vet Center-Non-traditional hours available-ALL SERVICES at the VET CENTER are provided AT NO COST to the Veterans, Service Member or family members served-www.vetcenter.va.gov-877-WAR-VETS-877-927-8387- Substance abuse. Counseling-bereavement of a loved one-couples and family counseling for issues related to  readjustment.
• Tampa Veteran Center-Readjustment Counseling Service Department of Veterans Affairs-Wilfredo Florez, Veterans Outreach Program Specialist-813-228-2621-wilfredo.florez@va.gov
• Veterans Health Administration-Tampa-James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Geriatrics & Extended Care Svc.-Shelly Ingram, Acting Administrative Officer to Associaae of Chief of Staff.  813-979-3647-shelly.ingram@va.gov-USAF Veteran
• Celebrating Recovery-Jeff Rosek-Idlewood Baptist Church-Lutz-813-220-3084
• Autism Family Center-Treatment and cure-Sarasota and Manatee Areas-www.autismfamilycenter.org-Judy 941-526-9185 Director/Brandy 941-539-0742 Program Director
• HTTPS:Inspiredtouchmassage.org.- Donald@inspiredtouch      Donald Scott 727.551.4397 

                  $10.00 off any service.  Must identify yourself as veteran.  St Pete-Clearwater-Largo and          surrounding areas.

  CAREER AND JOB RESOURCES:
 

• Mostly Hernando/Pasco-Julie Hayes-Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist-813-377-0253-Zephyrhills/Dade City
• BOLT CONSTRUCTION-Offering jobs in Manatee county and surrounding area's.  Bradenton-Seebring-www.ichoosebolt.comTom Wilhelm-cell 714-697-6118  toll free 855-321-6118-t.wilhelm@ichoosebolt.com
   
• Tampa Vet Center-Non-traditional hours available-ALL SERVICES at the VET CENTER are provided AT NO COST to the Veterans, Service Member or family members served-www.vetcenter.va.gov-877-WAR-VETS-877-927-8387 Also offers Employment Resources and assistance.
• Business 4 Vets, Inc.-George Madiou, Executive Director-geroge@business4vets.org-Business4vets.org-561-654-5974-george@thenetworkmarketingmagazine.com
• OFFERING JOBS:Veteran Logistics Network-Veteran Owned  Dennis Hartsuff. Consultant  US ARMY Veteran-www.vetlog.net-757-386-8381/855-4-vet-log

MISCELLANIOUS

             *Annuity.org  Many resources for Veterans     https://annuity.org

           www.inspiretouchmassage.org

         $10. off-Identify as ET  TRI City area   donald@ inspiretouchmassage.org  Donald Scott

           FREE    *LAUGH YOGA in the Park-www.laughteryogavenice.com  or call  203-856-6427             Laugh for the health of it.  If you laugh for 15-20 minutes you will feel, look and think better!  FACT

               *VETERAN CRISIS LINE 800-273-8255  Florida 4 Warriors     

                       Providing support through activities and events that use comradery, laughter and    

fellowship to build bonds. Working together with other groups, local resources and community to assit in integrating veterans into the civilian world.  Providing support for PTSD and facing the struggles of life. www.facebook.com/     florida4warriors/

•   First call-A church of First responders & their families.  1510 Cre Road, Dover, FL  33527--813-652-8178

www.Pleauralmesothelioma.com/cancer          855-993-2604

• Veterans Aid & Attendance - For War Era Vets 65+ & Spouses

AmericanVeteransAid.com/Veterans/Aid&Attendance

receive Money for In-Home Care/Assisted Living, Get Up To $3,032 Per Month! Covers All Types of Long-Term Care for War Era Vets & Surviving Spouses 65 Years & Older

A+ BBB Rating · 1000s of Vets Approved · Veteran Founded Company

• POLK COUNTY-Maximizing Veteran Benefits-here to help current and former and future service member wade through the complicated process of obtaining benefits.  FREE SERVICE-www.polk-county.net  Look up this amazing site.  863-534-5220
   
• Cornerstone Baptist Church-Stephen R. Lamb Pastor-Church 813-783-2727-pastorsri@juno.com-Zephyrhills
• ROOF SOLDIER-Discounts for a new roof for veterans.  Mention my name (Suzanne Taylor)and this company.  AOV.   Ryan Holliday  813-344-2069
• Real Estate-Trend-Bret &Trixi Huish-WILL REFUND 1/3 of commission to teachers/first responders and veterans-FloridaheroHomes.com info@gulfcoastteam.com-www.yourgulfcoastteam.com-Sarasota and surrounding area's 941-600-9355/941-600-8989
• Veterans Services-Darrel Butler-941-861-2899 North Port-Venice-Sarasota County
• Tampa Bay All Airborne Chapter-Henry Thorpe,III-Chapter Chairman-Facebook Tampa Bay All Airborne Chapter-www.82ndairborneassociation.org-henryb61@msn.com-Tampa and all of Hillsborough and all surrounding areas-cell 813-453-5861
• Furniture for Veterans-Vietnam Veterans of America-Tony Towers-Chapter 787-Treasurer-813-857-7983-tony4749@aol.com Jim Flectcher, President 813-352-2764
• AMVETS Post 7467-Service Officer,Tom Gordon helping Veterans GET THEIR BENEFITS-727-522-6020 POST/763-291-2338 Office-jessej1847@yahoo.com
• BIKES FOR CHRIST-www.facebook.com/bicycles4christ-Transportation on the road to Salvation and recovery. Providing donated bikes to the needy, veterans, underprivileged children and seniors. Pinella's Park-Hillsborough-admin@bikes4christ.com 813-533-9177
• Marine Corps League-Eric Hopkins-Provides charitable assistance to the community. Band together in fellowship with active duty Marines and those who have served honorably. 617-595-3439-ehop14@yahoo.com-Also does car shows.
• HELP HEAL VETERANS-Therapeutic Craft Kits-www.healvets.org-Kathy Vanasse, Craft Care Specialist-Bay Pines, Saint Petersburg-baypines@hhv.org-951-926-4500/727-592-4987
• FREE HAIRCUTS for all veterans and first responders-The Gallery- Gail McGuire-Stylist 941-746-6767/941-713-0658-Braydenton
   
• Lady MacGyver-Professional organizer, personal assistant, homecare specialist-Excellent references100 mile radius of Zepherhills-call for a quote-tell her you are a veteran-Lori Laghaei-786-768-5675-llaghael62@hotmail.com
• NEED A RIDE-Catering to veterans and seniors-Rain or shine-j.Razz-813-919-6060

  
 
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