Community Support Center
Resource navigation, referrals, emergency support, and direct assistance for immigrants and families in Fort Myers, Port Saint Lucie, and Lake Worth — in your language, at no cost, no documentation required.
19+
Years Serving Families
Since 2007
3
Service Locations
SW Florida, Treasure Coast, Palm Beach
100%
No Documentation Required
All are welcome
Free
All Services
At no cost to families
No Wrong Door
Many families don't know where to start when they need help. AHVED's Community Support Centers are the starting point for everything — whether you need food, housing, healthcare, immigration support, or simply someone who speaks your language and understands your situation. We meet you where you are. We speak your language. We stay with your case until you're connected.
Haitian Creole · French · Spanish · English
No documentation required to receive help
Confidential — your information stays with AHVED
What We Provide
Our navigators connect families to the full ecosystem of support — local, state, federal, and community.
Resource Navigation
Our navigators help you find the right local, state, and federal programs for your situation — food assistance, housing, utilities, healthcare, childcare, and more. We cut through the complexity so you don't have to.
- ✓Benefits screening (SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, WIC)
- ✓School enrollment and education resources
- ✓Childcare and after-school programs
- ✓Senior services and disability support
Referrals & Case Support
We don't just give you a phone number. Our staff makes warm referrals to trusted partner organizations, follows up to make sure you were connected, and tracks your case to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
- ✓Warm referrals to vetted partner agencies
- ✓Case tracking and follow-up
- ✓Multi-agency coordination
- ✓Bilingual support in Haitian Creole, French, Spanish, and English
Emergency Support
When families face a sudden crisis — job loss, eviction notice, utility shutoff, domestic emergency — AHVED mobilizes quickly. We provide immediate financial assistance, emergency supplies, and rapid connection to crisis services.
- ✓Emergency rental and utility assistance
- ✓Crisis food boxes and supplies
- ✓Domestic violence resource connections
- ✓Rapid-response coordination with shelters and crisis lines
Immigrant Integration Support
Navigating life in a new country is hard. AHVED provides practical support for immigrants and families — from understanding your rights to connecting with community resources, documentation guidance, and cultural adjustment support.
- ✓Know Your Rights workshops
- ✓TPS, DACA, and residency application support connections
- ✓Citizenship and naturalization preparation resources
- ✓Cultural orientation and community integration
Employment & Economic Support
We connect families to workforce development, job training, and employment resources — helping adults secure stable income and build financial independence.
- ✓Job search and resume support
- ✓Connection to vocational training programs
- ✓Financial literacy workshops
- ✓Microenterprise and small business referrals
Housing Stability
Stable housing is the foundation of everything. AHVED helps families navigate housing resources, understand tenant rights, apply for rental assistance, and avoid eviction.
- ✓Rental assistance application support
- ✓Emergency housing connection
- ✓Tenant rights education
- ✓Transitional housing referrals
📍 Our Three Locations
Walk in, call, or reach out online — we'll connect you with the center closest to you.
Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida
Lee County · Fort Myers · Cape Coral · Lehigh Acres · Immokalee
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Treasure Coast
St. Lucie County · Port Saint Lucie · Fort Pierce
Lake Worth, FL
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County · Lake Worth · West Palm Beach · Belle Glade
Who We Serve
AHVED serves all individuals regardless of immigration status, documentation, or ability to pay. All services are completely free.
Need Help? We're Here.
You don't need to figure this out alone. Our community navigators speak your language, know your community, and will stay with your case until you're connected.