Myrtle Oaks is a 99-unit apartment complex for low-income elders located in northeast Tampa. Sponsored by Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services and under the auspices of a separate housing corporation.

Myrtle Oaks was funded by a $5.7 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Opened in December 1998, rents are charged on a sliding-scale based on income.

Gulf Coast Egret Housing offers seven units of affordable housing for low-income, disabled individuals located in New Port Richey. Funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the project is sponsored by Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services and under the auspices of a separate housing corporation. Support services are provided by Gulf Coast's Community Care for Disabled Adults program.  

Homeless Shelter for Women and Children provides emergency housing and support for up to 24 women and children in Pasco County. Located in Hudson, this is the only homeless shelter for women and children who are not victims of domestic violence in the county. In addition to providing shelter, the program provides food, donated furniture, household items, advocacy and case management services for housing information and referrals, assistance in obtaining transitional/permanent housing, job search, counseling and linkages with other supportive services especially for homeless individuals and their families.

Residents are permitted to stay at the shelter for 30 days or more if the resident is actively working towards their self-sufficiency. Funding to support the shelter comes from Pasco County, the United Way of Pasco, state Emergency Shelter Grant, Emergency Food and Shelter Program (FEMA), Pasco County Homeless Coalition, local churches, community groups, and donations.

Special Projects of National Significance
HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS)

Expanded short-term and rental assistance programs!

• Tenant-based rental assistance and supported housing for persons who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in Hernando County
• Short-term rental assistance for individuals living in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando who have HIV/AIDS and are at risk of becoming homeless to prevent eviction, foreclosure or homelessness.

Pasco & Hernando Counties
13542 N. Florida Ave. Ste. 111
Tampa, FL 33613

Pinellas County
14041 Icot Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 450-7260

HIV/AIDS Housing is offered in 12 units of affordable scattered-site apartments located in Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, Largo and Safety Harbor.