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Social Services in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Miami, Florida. We help families in Miami-Dade County and Broward County apply for food stamps, Medicaid, and Florida KidCare. We also help with rent, food, housing, and health care.
Our help is free. You do not need to be a church member. Everyone is welcome.
What is A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources?
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources Inc. is a social services nonprofit that serves Miami-Dade County and Broward County in South Florida. Staff help families find the programs they qualify for, fill out the applications, and follow up to make sure the family got help.
Most families get sent from office to office. One agency covers food. Another covers rent. A third only serves one city. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources works across both counties and helps your whole family at once.
We are a separate, independent organization. We are not connected to any other ministry or charity with a similar name.
What we help with
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources helps families in Miami-Dade and Broward with the programs below. All help is free.
SNAP application help in Miami-Dade
We fill out your food stamp application with you and send it in. We are a MyACCESS Partner with the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Medicaid application assistance in Miami
We help you apply for Medicaid. Children under 18 who are not citizens can still qualify.
Florida KidCare enrollment help
Health insurance for children under 19. Many families pay $15 or $20 a month. You can sign up any time of year.
Food pantry in Miami Gardens
Groceries for your family through our food pantry and partner network.
Rental assistance in Miami
Help if you are behind on rent or facing eviction in Miami-Dade or Broward County.
Immigration resources in Miami-Dade
Free referrals to accredited immigration organizations, plus the benefits your household qualifies for. Citizen children qualify for Medicaid whatever their parents' status, and some non-citizen children may qualify too.
Community resources in Miami-Dade
See everything we offer, including health care, shelter, jobs, mentoring, and services for veterans.
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources at a glance
| Legal name | A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization |
| Counties served | Miami-Dade County and Broward County, Florida |
| Government credentials | MyACCESS Partner, Florida Department of Children and Families. Florida KidCare partner. |
| Main services | SNAP and Medicaid application help, Florida KidCare enrollment, food pantry, rental assistance, health care access, prenatal education, school referrals |
| Cost | Free |
| Who can come | Low-income individuals and families in Miami-Dade or Broward. No church membership. No immigration status needed. |
| Address | 7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 50B, Miami, FL 33147 — inside Northside Shopping Center |
| Visits | By appointment only |
| Parking | Free |
| Phone | (786) 396-3144 |
| Last reviewed | August 2026 |
Who can get help, and what does it cost?
Any low-income person or family living in Miami-Dade County or Broward County can ask A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources for help. There is no charge.
- You do not need to be a church member. We are faith-based, but no one is asked to attend, join, or believe anything to get help.
- Everyone is welcome. We serve every family in Miami-Dade and Broward, and we do not ask about immigration status. Children who are U.S. citizens qualify for Medicaid no matter their parents' status, and some non-citizen children may qualify too. We will check what your family is eligible for.
- Immigration resources and referrals. We connect immigrant families with accredited immigration organizations, and help your household with food, health coverage, and everything else you qualify for. See immigration resources in Miami-Dade.
- You do not need a referral. Call us directly.
- You do not need to live in one certain city. County offices can only serve their own city or county. We serve all of Miami-Dade and all of Broward.
- We serve everyone. No one is turned away because of race, background, income, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or immigration status.
Where to find us
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 50B
Miami, FL 33147
Our office is inside Northside Shopping Center, at the corner of NW 27th Avenue and NW 79th Street. Parking is free.
Please call before you come. Pastor Lawrence Hall is often out in the community, and we want to be sure someone is here to help you.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. By appointment — call before coming. Full hours and directions.
Phone: (786) 396-3144
Areas we serve in Miami-Dade and Broward
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources serves residents across both counties. Appointments take place at our office in Miami.
Miami-Dade County
Miami, Liberty City, Brownsville, West Little River, Gladeview, Miami Gardens, Opa-locka, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Miami Springs, Miami Shores, El Portal, Medley, Miami Lakes, Carol City, Little Haiti, Little River, Overtown, Allapattah, Wynwood, Little Havana, Westview, Pinewood, Norland, Bunche Park, Golden Glades, Ives Estates, Doral, Sweetwater, West Miami, South Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Surfside, Bay Harbor Islands, Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, North Bay Village, Biscayne Park, Virginia Gardens, Westchester, Fountainebleau, Olympia Heights, Kendall, Kendale Lakes, The Hammocks, Coral Terrace, Perrine, Richmond Heights, South Miami Heights, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Goulds, Princeton, Naranja, Leisure City, Homestead, Florida City, and all other Miami-Dade communities.
Broward County
Miramar, West Park, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, North Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Sunrise, Plantation, Tamarac, Margate, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Dania Beach, Davie, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Broadview Park, Franklin Park, Roosevelt Gardens, Washington Park, Melrose Park, and all other Broward communities.
Frequently asked questions about social services in Miami
What assistance programs are available in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade County residents can get food assistance and SNAP, rent and utility help, Head Start and child care, senior meals, home repair, veterans services, and help after domestic violence. Most of these are run by the Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department. Each program has its own rules and its own application. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources helps families work out which programs they qualify for and fills out the applications with them.
Where can I get immediate financial assistance?
For help today, call 211. In Miami-Dade this reaches 211 Miami, and in Broward it reaches 211 Broward. Both are free, open 24 hours, and answer in English, Spanish, and Creole. For help with rent, food, or health coverage that is not an emergency, call A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources at (786) 396-3144 to set up an appointment.
Do I have to be a member of a church to get help?
No. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and help is given no matter your religion, background, or immigration status. No one is asked to attend, join, or believe anything to be served.
Does A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources serve Broward County?
Yes. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources serves both Miami-Dade County and Broward County. County and city offices can only help people who live in their own area. Because we serve both counties, families who live near the county line do not get sent back and forth. Our office is in Miami, so Broward families should call first at (786) 396-3144.
How do I find social services near me in Miami?
Call A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources at (786) 396-3144 to book an appointment. Our office is at 7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 50B, Miami, FL 33147, inside Northside Shopping Center, with free parking. Visits are by appointment only, so please call before coming. Miami-Dade residents can also contact the county Community Action and Human Services Department or their own city's human services office.
Is help from A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources free?
Yes. All services are free. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We never charge a family to apply for benefits, and no one should ever ask you to pay for help with a SNAP, Medicaid, or Florida KidCare application.
For schools, clinics, and community partners
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources accepts referrals from schools, caseworkers, clinics, churches, and community organizations across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. We confirm back to you once the family has been served.
Our founder, Pastor Lawrence Hall, taught for 20 years in Miami-Dade County Public Schools alternative education programs. He started this work because he saw these needs in his own classroom.
Not sure where to start?
Pick whichever is closest to what you need. If none of them fit, call (786) 396-3144 and we will work it out with you.
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources Inc. · 501(c)(3) nonprofit · Florida Document N03965 · Last reviewed August 2026