Flagler Fall Outreach offers food, haircuts, and assistance from 35+ organizations
Flagler County will host its annual Flagler Fall Outreach event on November 14, bringing together more than 35 social service providers to offer free help and information to residents.
The event will take place from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Cattleman’s Hall at the Fairgrounds, located at 150 Sawgrass Road in Bunnell.
One-Stop Help for Residents
The Flagler County Health and Human Services Department organizes the event to connect residents with services they may need. Attendees can receive immediate assistance, including free food from Grace Community Food Pantry and free haircuts from Flagler Technical College.
“There are times when people slip through the cracks for no other reason than they are unsure where to go for help,” said Health and Human Services Director Joseph Hegedus. “This is the place to be. Human Services Program Manager Kim Bennett always does a phenomenal job pulling all these resources together.”
Wide Range of Services
The event will feature organizations that provide many different types of assistance. Services available include:
Health and Medical: SMA Healthcare Access Center, Florida Department of Health, EPIC Behavioral Health, Community Paramedics, SMA Primary Care with Lions Club
Housing and Homelessness: Flagler County SHIP, Oxford House, Volusia Flagler Coalition for the Homeless, Cedar Bridge Foundation, Changing Homelessness
Family Services: Family Life Center, Early Learning Coalition, Alpha Women’s Center, Safe Kids Info
Senior Services: Flagler County Senior Services, SHINE, Seniors vs. Crime, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Education and Job Training: Flagler Technical College (haircuts and phlebotomy programs), Daytona State College Fresh Start Program, Daytona State TRiO Program, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Legal and Emergency Services: Florida Legal Services, Flagler County Emergency Management
Support Programs: Flagler OARS, Flagler Cares, Disability Solutions, Flagler Schools TRAIL Program, Flagler County Drug Court Foundation, Foundation to Freedom, DCF (Department of Children and Families)
Community Cooperation
Hegedus emphasized the importance of organizations working together to help county residents.
“This is what Health and Human Services is all about,” Hegedus said. “It’s the people and organizations that come together to help one another in Flagler County.”
The free event is open to anyone who needs assistance or information about available services in Flagler County. No registration is required to attend.
