1000 Friends of Florida Organization whose mission is to protect and improve Florida's quality of life by advocating responsible planning for the state's population growth.
ADA Home Page Provides information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Administration on Developmental Disabilities Ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promotes independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community.
Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc. A nonprofit organization providing protection and advocacy services in the State of Florida. Their mission is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination and expressed choices of individuals with disabilities.
Affordable Housing Design Advisor Affordable Housing Design Advisor is a tool, resource, idea bank and step-by step guide to Design in affordable housing.
Affordable Housing Finance An affordable housing industry website from the publishers of Affordable Housing Finance
American Planning Association APA, Florida Chapter Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) A national association of organizations committed to microenterprise development. AEO provides its members with a forum, information, and a voice to promote enterprise opportunity for people and communities with limited access to economic resources. Their site features conference and resource listings, basic background information on microenterprise issues, listings of state programs, and more.
Association for Retarded Citizens of Florida Committed to promoting, for all people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and access leisure activities. ARC/Florida is also committed to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequences of mental retardation and other developmental disabilities through education, awareness, research, advocacy and the support of families, friends and community.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Legal Advocacy for the Civil Rights and Human Dignity of People with Mental Disabilities This page presents information on key cases concerning the issue of housing for people with disabilities.
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCIP) Provides eligible Florida residents, who sustain traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries, an opportunity to participate in a rehabilitation program. Public information, prevention, education and research programs have been and will continue to be implemented to promote public awareness and reduce the incidence of brain and spinal cord injuries.
Brain Injury Association of Florida The official state association of the Brain Injury Association (BIA) in Alexandria, VA and as such is tied to a nationwide network. The organization assists individuals with brain injuries, their families and professionals by providing: Statewide Information and Resource Center, Education and Training, Support Services, Awareness and Prevention Programs, and Legislative Advocacy.
Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) Provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities. Provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.
Community Connections Provides publications and information from HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
Consortium for Housing and Asset Management Provides information on property management, asset management and training for managers working in the affordable and nonprofit housing industry.
Corporation for Supportive Housing Supports the expansion of permanent housing opportunities linked to comprehensive services for persons who face persistent: mental health; substance abuse; and other chronic health challenges, and are at risk of homelessness, so that they are able to live with: stability; autonomy; and dignity, and reach for their full potential. We work through collaborations with private, nonprofit and government partners, and strive to address the needs of, and hold ourselves accountable to, the tenants of supportive housing.
Council of State Community Development Agencies The national association for state housing, economic development, and community development agencies.
Deaf Services Bureau of West central Florida Provides advocacy to the deaf individual by educating the hearing community of the needs and rights of the individual. We also explain the benefits to the hearing population of working together with the deaf community. Seminars are provided and made accessible to the deaf and hard hearing through interpreters and assistive listening devices. Housing: The DSB is in the process of either acquiring an existing complex or building a new complex for people who are deaf or have a disability.
DisabilityInfo.gov The comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources.
Enterprise Foundation A national nonprofit housing and community development organization with offices in 19 cities. Their website offers information and online tools to help community-based organizations tackle complex challenges step-by-step. Visitors to the site also can learn about training events, receive public policy updates and purchase quality, affordable publications and other resources.
Fair Housing Continuum, Inc. Services include counseling to individuals on their federal and state fair housing rights; provides technical assistance to businesses, civic organizations and government agencies throughout Central Florida to help them develop strategies to fair housing issues; conducts seminars, workshops, and presentations on various topics relating to issues in fair housing; processes housing discrimination complaints and attempts conciliation with the client and the respondent.
Fannie Mae Foundation Grant Guidelines and Applications are available on their website. Application forms can be viewed and printed in using an Adobe Acrobat reader. Also posted on the website is a list of current RFPs.
Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) website provides information on Fannie Mae's function on the secondary mortgage market as well as information on Fannie Mae's stock, products, services, and affordable housing initiatives.
Federal Register is the official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other Presidential Documents.
Federal Reserve Bank Receive current news on financial updates, economic reviews, surveys, regional updates, and banking market information.
Florida Agency on Health Care Administration (AHCA) Committed to providing the best quality service to the citizens of Florida. Whether you are a consumer, health care provider, health care practitioner, or researcher, you will find important and useful material.
Florida Association of Counties Represents all 67 of Florida's counties and provides information by county on tax rates, population and organizational structure.
Florida Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials FAHRO is committed to the professional development of the people who provide public and assisted housing in Florida by offering a network for increased communication and education. We continue to support legislation for the improvement and development of affordable housing and economic opportunities.
Florida Coalition for the Homeless A diverse statewide organization committed to putting an end to homelessness and improving the conditions of persons living without shelter.
Florida Commission on Human Relations Dedicated to eliminating discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status or familial status.
Florida Community Loan Fund Supporting Community Change…Financing Florida Community Solutions. Whether you're a non-profit organization working in a low-income community and looking to borrow funds, or an individual or an organization wanting to make a socially responsible investment in Florida, the Loan Fund can help.
Florida Council for Community Mental Health (FCCMH) A statewide association of about 60 community-based mental health and substance abuse agencies. Helping to assure that cost effective and quality behavioral health services are available throughout Florida's communities is the Council's overall mission. In keeping with this goal, the FCCMH provides its members with an extensive agenda of low-cost education and training throughout the year. A series of FCCMH publications helps members stay abreast of changing state policies and regulations, as well as new developments in the behavioral health care field. Council staff, who have expertise in a range of areas, provide technical assistance and consultation to assist members in the day-to-day operation of their organizations.
Florida Department of Children and Family Services Provides information about a wide range of health and human services provided through the state of Florida.
Florida Department of Community Affairs Includes information from the Division of Housing and Community Development.
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Guides development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs to improve the quality of their lives.
Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse The Clearinghouse provides public access to data about housing needs and supply, subsidized rental housing, household demographics in Florida communities and much more.
Florida Independent Living Council, Inc. Here you will find information about what agencies and individuals in the state of Florida are doing to promote Independent Living.
Florida Law Help FloridaLawHelp.org is a guide to free legal information and legal services in Florida. What can you find here? Legal educational materials, sample forms, and information about the courts, community resources and free and low-cost legal aid programs to help you with your legal problem.
Florida League of Cities The official organization of the municipalities and chartered counties of Florida, designed and established to meet and serve the needs of Florida's municipal officials.
Florida's District Family Care Councils Represents individuals with developmental disabilities, to provide education, outreach, and person centered best practices to individuals with developmental disabilities, to: ensure and foster sufficiency of services; to monitor services and supports statewide for individuals with developmental disabilities; and, to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities to ensure full access to communities.
Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) Government Services Direct all about the Sunshine State including links to state agencies.
GuideStar GuideStar, the national database of U.S. charitable organizations, gathers and distributes data on more than 850,000 IRS-recognized nonprofits.
Housing Assistance Council Look here for HAC publications and research.
HUD Home and Communities Fair Housing Page Provides access to information on Fair Housing issues.
HUD Home Page Contains extensive information on HUD programs, regulations, deadlines, upcoming events. Free Web Access to HUD Documents is available through the
Client Information and Policy Service Also see the state HUD sites:
Florida State Coordinator's Office and HUD Jacksonville Area Office.HUD in Florida A comprehensive site designed for consumers looking for affordable housing in Florida.
HUD Multifamily Housing The main page for project based Section 8 programs including a link to the Section 8 property database and Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide for those interested in preservation and tenant issues.
HUD Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance Restructuring (OMHAR) A department of HUD responsible for the Mark to Market (M2M) restructuring of HUD insured debt upon expiration of project based Section 8 properties. Specific information for owners, tenants, lenders, and participating administrative entities (PAEs) on preservation and refinancing.
HUD Preservation Compiled by HUD a list of initiatives and financial incentives for owners and purchasers of project based Section 8 properties who wish to preserve the property as affordable
HUD Section 8 Contract Restructuring A copy of the Operating Procedures Guide used by owners, tenants, and PAEs in restructuring debt and renewing project based Section 8 subsidies
HUD Tenants A brochure for tenants of project based Section 8 properties with expiring contracts
HUD USER Provides publications and information from HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research.
Idealist.org Find the most comprehensive directory of nonprofit consultants on the web
Internet Nonprofit Center Information for and about nonprofits
Library of Congress Check bills, laws, committee assignments, the Congressional Record. Link to the House, Senate, Library of Congress, General Printing Office, General Accounting Office, Congressional Budget Office.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) A voluminous collection of training materials and information on housing preservation, Section 8 and tenant issues. Online and interactive learning opportunities as well as a collection of articles and case studies.
Millennial Housing Commission National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) A nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
National Alliance of HUD Tenants (NAHT) Offers tenants and interested community members insights into organizing, understanding tenants' rights, and opportunities for training on Section 8 and preservation issues.
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) The leading housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans-particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes. Our members administer HUD programs such as Public Housing, Section 8, CDBG and HOME.
National Center for Healthy Housing Formerly the National Center for Lead-Safe Housing, whose mission is to develop and promote practical methods to protect children from residential environmental hazards while preserving the supply of affordable housing.
National Coalition for the Homeless Our mission is to end homelessness. We focus our work in the following 4 areas: housing justice, economic justice, health care justice, and civil rights. Our approaches are: grassroots organizing, public education, policy advocacy, technical assistance, and partnerships.
National Community Development Association An organization comprised of over 500 local governments that administer federally-supported community and economic development and housing and human service programs (including CDBG and HOME). Provides access to current federal, state and local information and technical assistance.
National Congress for Community Economic Development Includes the latest updates on policy issues, funding opportunities, awards programs, FAQs and community development links.
National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities. NCD is composed of 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. NCD's overall purpose is to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability; and to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society.
National Council on Independent Living A membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society.
National Fair Housing Advocate Online is a resource designed to serve both the fair housing advocacy community and the general public with timely news and information regarding the issues of housing discrimination.
National Housing Institute A 27-year old independent nonprofit organization that examines the issues causing the crisis in housing and community in America. NHI examines the key issues affecting affordable housing and community development practitioners and their supporters. These issues include housing, jobs, safety, and education, with an emphasis on housing and economic development, as well as poverty and racism, disinvestment and lack of employment, and breakdown of the social fabric. The website includes Shelterforce online.
National Housing Law Project A major source of information on Public Housing, Rural Housing, and privately held Section 8 housing including legislative authorities, studies, and timely updates on new regulations and legislative action, etc. Especially useful for tenants and those interested in preservation.
National Housing Trust Timely articles on Section 8 and housing preservation and some statistical information by State on properties leaving the affordable housing stock.
National Low Income Housing Coalition website now contains a basic introduction to the recent changes affecting developments with expiring contracts under the project-based Section 8 program. The material has been prepared by NLIHC, the National Housing Law project, the National Alliance of HUD Tenants, the National Housing Trust, and state and local housing and tenant coalitions. It includes: basic guides for tenant and community groups; training materials; more in-depth analysis of the legal and budgetary issues; implications for developments, residents, and surrounding communities, and links to other helpful websites with related information.
National Organization on Disability In this section you can also find disability news concerning community life, and related project ideas for individuals and community-based groups.
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation is a national organization working to increase the flow of private capital into traditionally underserved communities. The website provides information on community revitalization, training resources and research.
Network for Good A nonprofit organization dedicated to using the Web to help people get more involved in their communities - from volunteering and donating money, to speaking out on issues you care about.
NIMBY Advisor The NIMBY Advisor brings together information, ideas and tools from across North America to address the "Not In My Back Yard" challenges that are rampant in our cities and rural communities.
NIMBY Report Supports inclusive communities by sharing news of the NIMBY syndrome and efforts to overcome it.
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide Are you new to the nonprofit world? We provide key information designed to help manage your nonprofit organization efficiently and effectively.
Online Sunshine The official guide to the Florida State Legislature. Includes listings of legislators, information on legislation, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code.
Opening Doors A series of publications by the Technical Assistance Colaborative and The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities on housing issues for people with disabilities. This site contains links to the archived articles (excellent)
Rural Housing Assistance Council Information on affordable housing in rural areas
ServiceLeader.org Covers every aspect of volunteer management, from screening, matching, record-keeping and evaluation to legal issues, risk management and virtual volunteering.
Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing University of Florida's Center for Affordable Housing
South Florida Community Development Coalition An association of more than 60 CDCs and their partners working to remove the barriers that inhibit normal market driven development activities in low-income neighborhoods so as to end the downward spiral of social and economic conditions in low-income neighborhoods.
Technical Assistance Colaborative, Inc. A national technical assistance provider focused on policy development and housing for people with disabilities. TAC's library includes excellent articles written for the "Opening Doors" series, as well as other housing related publications.
TechSoup-The Technology Place for Nonprofits The Brookings Institute of the Center on Urban & Metropolitan Policy for cutting edge research and policy ideas on cities and metropolitan areas.
The Foundation Center Information about every foundation in the country.
The Gilbert Center Nonprofit Communication, Incubation, Innovation
Thomas Provides Legislative information, including legislation, the congressional record, and committee reports
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (USDA/RHS) Has various programs available to aid in the development of rural America.
Urban Land Institute Nonprofit educational and research institute focusing on the use of land in order to enhance the total environment. Provides information on urban planning, growth and development.
Volunteer Match Welfare to Work Web Site The U.S. Department of Labor's welfare to work site contains links to sites for policy discussions and recent news about the implementation of welfare reform at the Federal, State, and local levels.
White House The place to find up to date information on all issues facing the nation.