Community Services Department
Our Mission:
The Mission of Community Services is to assist the citizens of St. Lucie County toward self-sufficiency in a dignified and cost effective manner.
The Community Services Department is comprised of the following divisions:
- Social Services
- Housing
- Transportation
- Treasure Coast Community Action Agency
- Grants/Contracts
- Emergency Support Function 15 (Volunteers & Donations)
The Social Services Division assists county residents through distribution of funds and resources to eligible applications in accordance with our mission statement. They also work with the National Association of Counties to provide a discount drug card for uninsured and underinsured residents.
The Housing Division administers the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program for down payment/closing cost assistance to purchase a home, and, through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, rehabilitate existing homes for low income families. It also manages the County's Housing Disaster Plan.
The Grants/Contracts Division coordinates community services through contracted various outside agencies funded by the Board of County Commissioners.
The Transportation Division, as the Community Transportation Coordinator, works with Community Transit to provide public transportation, Medicaid and transportation disadvantaged trips.
The Treasure Coast Community Action Agency is committed to building self-sufficient individuals and families by providing services in response to challenges of our diverse communities
Community Services is the lead agency during and after a disaster for volunteers and donations. This is called Emergency Support Function 15.
Community Services also supports the Neighborhood Team by certifying homeowners for eligibility and serving on the advisory board.
Community Services also has Veteran's Services representatives located in our office in order to meet the needs of the veterans in our area.
Our Dedicated Team of Professionals
- Beth Ryder - Community Services Director
- Stefanie Myers - Assistant Director
- John Franklin - Housing Manager
- Corine Williams - Transit Manager
- Sandra Gilfillan - Executive Assistant
- Karen Scott - Executive Assistant
- Pauline S. Tolbert - Social Services Technician III
- Leonor Jara-Fowler - Social Services Technician II
- Connie Proulx - Social Services Technician
- Jessica Parrish - Housing Project Coordinator
- Jennifer Hance - Housing Program Specialist
- Dina Prestridge - Housing Program Specialist
- Jennifer Cruz - Housing Program Specialist
- Renee Scott - Social Services Coordinator
- Helen Simpson - Veteran's Services Officer
- Larry Coleman - Veteran's Services Officer
Where are we located?
437 North 7th Street
(Corner of 7th & Avenue D)
Ft. Pierce, Fl 34950
Telephone: (772) 462-1777
Fax: (772) 462-1703
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
comm_info@stlucieco.gov
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News Update
St. Lucie County CHANGE A LIGHT CAMPAIGN A BRIGHT SUCCESS
PORT ST. LUCIE-Since kick off on Earth Day, the "Change a Light St. Lucie" campaign has been highly successful. With a push from St. Lucie County's Environmental Resources Department and the Oxbow Eco-Center, 445 people have pledged to change 1,927 light bulbs to energy-efficient compact flourescent bulbs (CFL) in St. Lucie County. This commitment represents an energy cost savings of more than $50,000 and eliminates almost 800,000 pounds of greenhouse gases. CFLs use 75 percent less energy than the incandescent bulbs and produce less heat.