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Human Trafficking
National Hotline 1-888-373-7888
Shepherd's LightHouse has reached further into our community to help those in need. At this time we partner with the Human Trafficking Task Force of Marion County by providing survivor bags and teaching awareness anywhere we can.
Shepherd's LightHouse has also joined forces with Bellview Area Social Services. This group includes all the social services in the South end of Marion County. We aim to come together and seek targeted answers to the homeless issue in Belleview. This group is represented by St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Hands Of Mercy Everywhere, Inc., St. Vincent de Paul Society, Helping Hands Community Outreach, and Shepherd's LightHouse. We meet monthly, please contact us for more information.
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Other Community Support Partners;
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CASA of Marion County domestic violence hotline (800) 500-1119
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Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255
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Joint Office on Homeless of Marion County (352) 629-8280 call if you are experiencing homelessness in Marion County
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St. Theresa Catholic Church makes a significant impact in our community by collaborating with various Marion County awareness groups. Among these partnerships, St. Theresa's stands out for its dedication to supporting individuals with limited access to essential goods and services. The church has invested considerable effort in developing programs to address these needs effectively. We are honored to be part of St. Theresa's commendable efforts to assist those in need.
Here are the services provided by St. Theresa's:
Soup Kitchen: 11 am – 1 pm, Monday to Sunday
Food Pantry: 9 am – 12:15 pm, Monday to Friday​Thrift Store: 9 am – 2:45 pm, Monday to Saturday
Thrift Store: 9 am – 2:45 pm, Monday to Saturday
Social Service: 9 am – 1 pm, Monday to Friday
Career Source Bus: every Tuesday (except the first Tuesday of each month)
Langley Dental Bus: every Thursday and Friday (by appointment, call 352-446-2593)
Medical Bus: once a month (schedules vary and are posted as soon as they are available)
Free Phones: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
Assistance with SSI, SSDI, or Food Stamps
For appointments or inquiries,
St. Theresa's Social Service Office at 352-245-1359.
Community Outreach Center
The Community Outreach Center is located at
11126 SE 62nd Avenue, Belleview.
The Community Outreach Center’s mission is to provide food and clothing to those in need in our Belleview, Summerfield, Ocklawaha, and Weirsdale service area. We are often able to refer our clients to additional agencies for more specific services as well. Donations of food, clothing, and money from concerned persons, businesses, and organizations allow us to operate with Volunteers and Jerry ‘Coach’ Neal as our Director.
OPEN
Tuesday and Thursday
am – 12 noon
