A Nonprofit with a Heart for the Community

FL Cares, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit registered in the State of Florida currently serving Gadsden, Wakulla, Jefferson, and Leon counties. Their Access Program focuses on using volunteers to provide functional home accessibility features. FL Cares will BUILD FOR ANYONE: therefore EVERYONE is eligible for their program! They build wheelchair ramps, accessible half-steps (having a riser of 4-5 inches) and a small step platform depth ranging from 18 - 36 inches.) If you need help accessing your home with a ramp or steps, simply call the number below to get started!

Apply for help, volunteer or donate by contacting them at fl.cares.info@gmail.com or 850-347-5156 or visit www.flcares.wordpress.com

More Information:

FL Cares has been in operation since the fall of 2018 and uses Eric Evans as the project coordinator. The non-profit does builds most Saturdays and often Sunday, plus occasionally during the week. The organization is very safety minded and great at instructing newbies in how to help with these fun projects. FL Cares is a 100% volunteer organization, from the board members, COO, and Project Leader, to the many spectacular and priceless volunteers from groups, churches, businesses, civic organizations, clubs, and individuals. FL Cares is committed to being a community partner that serves and "Builds Access to Improve Everyone's Ability!"

Eric Evans started volunteering in the fall of 2010 and has completed over 2100 access projects during his tenure, all with the help of many volunteers from all categories of groups/organizations. Working with students (of ALL ages) is a great resource as they are ready to learn and bring a wonderful energy that inspires new ideas and techniques. However, having a more mature workforce also is exhilarating as many have a more comfortable skill set that blends seamlessly into building better access.

Volunteering is how FL Cares gets the Job DONE!! We encourage volunteerism wholeheartedly and WELCOME ALL Groups while constantly look for new groups to join the access builds. Volunteers do not need any experience when building with FL Cares. If you can hold a cell phone, then FL Cares NEEDS YOU to help build and will find, train, teach, show, explain all that is needed to -- GET THE JOB DONE!!

Come volunteer often and LETS BUILD ACCESS!

Projects:

• FL Cares specializes in exterior home accessibility with the construction of wheelchair ramps, accessible landings, accessible half-steps (including platform steps to accommodate mobility devices like walkers or rollators), and repairs.
• Projects are designed as a self-supporting free-standing/stand-alone unit that gains strength from all connected parts.
• ALL projects are Building Code Compliant and meet or exceed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Code Requirements.
• Projects are built with pressure treated wood utilizing an economical design that limits waste, without sacrificing structural integrity; the design is geared for minimal maintenance and longevity – A true “BANG” for the Buck!!
• All projects are built in a single day (weather permitting) and designed for safety, functionality and easy maintenance. Many groups complete the projects in just a few hours.

Apply for help, volunteer or donate by contacting them at fl.cares.info@gmail.com or 850-347-5156 or visit www.flcares.wordpress.com