Representatives of the Veterans Administration and other agencies will offer assistance.
Category: Social Services
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Lake Bonny Residents Demand Action, Funding at City Meeting
Lake Bonny residents talk of losing everything after floodwaters pushed into their homes and stayed.
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Flooding Renders a Little Lake Bonny Family’s House Unlivable
“I can’t live here and breathe this. The mold is never going to go away.” – Ricardo Ramirez
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Harden Boulevard Site Selected for a Lakeland Senior Center
The hub for senior services will be located near Beacon Road and is projected to open next June.
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Elder Care Professionals Share Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers
A candid conversation on health care and aging focused on maintaining the loved one’s independence and the carer’s mental health.
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Arts in Medicine Program Connects Cancer Patients Through Creativity
The program at Watson Clinic Cancer and Research Center recently received a grant to buy more supplies.
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Milton Roundup: Sandbags, Debris Pickups, Missing Pets, Parks, More
Also: roof protection services, food and water distribution ending, parkway tolls still suspended, Orange Cup Regatta canceled.
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Clothing Offered for People Left in Dire Need by Hurricane Milton
At least two local organizations are giving away clothing to people who are in dire need because of Hurricane Milton. Hidden Gem Consignment is offering free clothes and toys for the next few weeks from its four storage units. “If you look good, you feel good,” owner Jessica Criswell said. “We have so much stuff. […]
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Veterans Service Office Opens Inside Lakeland VA Clinic
A Veterans Service officer will help veterans and their families navigate the system to get the benefits they’ve earned.
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‘Safe Moves for Seniors’ Opens Office in Lakeland
Nonprofit organization provides free moving services to low-income seniors relocating within Polk County.