Housing & Utilities Resources

Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is a part of a global nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities, and hope.

A Christian Home for Teenage Girls, Teen Mothers and Their Babies.

Helping Hands is a local nonprofit charity, helping people begin a new and better life. We primarily serve homeless, displaced, or abused people, mostly women and children throughout Ocala and Marion County. Helping Hands owns and operates two apartment buildings, containing 36 bedrooms (fully furnished). The apartments are in a safe place and provide a friendly and loving environment. We average 40 – 45 residents at any one time. We also operate two Thrift stores which help provide jobs and job training for our residents.

The Home Free program reunites youth with their family or legal guardian or helps them get to an alternative living arrangement (ALA), such as a community-based transitional living program, through a free bus ticket.

This program provides:

– Transportation for runaway youth
– Help find housing

Youth must initiate the process by calling NRS’ hotline and speaking with NRS Crisis Services team about their situation. Youth will also be screened for signs of human trafficking.

At the request of a youth, NRS can help identify and access a local safe place, such as a police station, runaway and homeless youth service provider, shelter, other local youth service provider, or a hospital emergency room. Once they are in a safe place, the Home Free application process can begin.