Need help right now? Call 211 for food, shelter, or bills — free, 24 hours, in English, Spanish, and Creole. In a mental health crisis, call 988.
Community Resources in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources connects families in Miami-Dade County and Broward County to the programs they qualify for — food, health coverage, housing, and work. Staff complete the applications with you and follow up to make sure you were actually served.
Everything here is free. You do not need to be a church member. Everyone is welcome.
Need help today? Call 211 for food, shelter, or emergency bill help — free, 24 hours, in English, Spanish, and Creole. For a mental health crisis, call 988. To report abuse or neglect, call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873.
Food and benefits
SNAP application help in Miami-Dade
We complete and submit your food stamp application with you as a registered MyACCESS Partner with the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Food pantry in Miami Gardens
Groceries for your family through our pantry and partner network, while a SNAP application is being processed or any time you need it.
Medicaid application assistance in Miami
Health coverage for children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and people with disabilities. Citizen children qualify whatever their parents' status, and some non-citizen children may qualify too.
Florida KidCare enrollment help
Health insurance for children under 19. Many families pay $15 or $20 a month for every child. Open all year.
Housing and shelter
Rental assistance in Miami
Help if you are behind on rent or facing eviction in Miami-Dade or Broward County. Call as early as you can.
Emergency shelter
Call (786) 396-3144 or dial 211 for shelter placement in Miami-Dade or Broward. A dedicated page is coming.
First-time home buyer program
Guidance on buying a first home in Miami-Dade or Broward. Call (786) 396-3144 to ask.
Health
Immunizations and school physicals
Back-to-school shots and physicals for children. Seasonal. Call (786) 396-3144 to ask what is running now.
Immigration resources in Miami-Dade
Referrals to accredited immigration organizations, and help with the benefits your household qualifies for. Citizen children qualify for Medicaid whatever their parents' status, and some non-citizen children may qualify too.
Health care if you are uninsured
Access to clinics and medical care for adults and children without insurance. Call to ask what is available.
Mental health and recovery support
Referral to counselling and substance use support across Miami-Dade and Broward. For a crisis, call 988 now.
Family and children
Nurture & Nourish, our program for expecting parents
Prenatal education and support for expecting parents across Miami-Dade and Broward.
Teen pregnancy support
Support for pregnant teens and young mothers. Call (786) 396-3144.
Youth and parent mentoring
Mentoring for young people and for parents. Call to ask what is running.
Money and work
Free tax preparation
Seasonal, January through April. Call (786) 396-3144 to ask about this year.
Financial coaching and notary
Budgeting help, financial education, and notary services.
Job placement
Help finding work, including referral to CareerSource and Job Corps.
Veterans services
Support for veterans and their families across Miami-Dade and Broward.
How this works
- You do not need to know which program to ask forDescribe your situation. Working out which programs fit is our job, not yours.
- We look at the whole householdMost agencies solve one problem for one person. Families who come for food usually qualify for health coverage too, and never knew.
- We complete the applications with youNot a website address. Staff sit with you and file them.
- We follow upWe check that a decision came through and that your family was actually served.
Where and when we serve you
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 50B
Miami, FL 33147
Our office is inside Northside Shopping Center, at NW 27th Avenue and NW 79th Street. Parking is free.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. By appointment — call before coming. Full hours and directions.
Counties served: Miami-Dade and Broward.
Phone: (786) 396-3144
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources at a glance
| What we do | Help families find the programs they qualify for, complete the applications, and follow up |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free |
| Counties served | Miami-Dade and Broward, Florida |
| Credentials | MyACCESS Partner, Florida Department of Children and Families. Florida KidCare partner. |
| Who can come | Low-income individuals and families. 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 |
| Need help today? | Call 211 — free, 24 hours, English, Spanish and Creole |
| Last reviewed | August 2026 |
Areas we serve
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources serves residents across Miami-Dade County and Broward County, Florida. Appointments take place at our Miami office.
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
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 support after domestic violence. Most are run by the Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department. Each has separate rules and a separate application. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources helps families work out which programs they qualify for and completes the applications with them.
What community programs are available in Miami-Dade County?
Beyond benefits, Miami-Dade offers Community Resource Centers, Head Start and Early Head Start, after-school programs, youth mentoring, job training through CareerSource, and free legal help through Legal Services of Greater Miami. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources connects families to these and follows up to confirm they were served.
Where can I get immediate financial assistance?
Call 211 first. In Miami-Dade this reaches 211 Miami and in Broward it reaches 211 Broward, both free and open 24 hours in English, Spanish, and Creole. They hold the most current list of which emergency programs have funds available right now. Then call A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources at (786) 396-3144 to work through the applications.
What does A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources cost?
Nothing. Every service is free. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and nobody should ever ask you to pay to apply for SNAP, Medicaid, or Florida KidCare.
Do you serve Broward County as well as Miami-Dade?
Yes. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources serves both counties. County and city agencies can only help residents of their own jurisdiction, which means families near the county line get sent back and forth. We do not do that. Our office is in Miami, so Broward residents should call (786) 396-3144 first.