Community & Veterans Services Announcements

Manatee County low- and very-low income homeowners can apply for financial help for housing rehabilitation and replacement assistance through April 22, 2024.

Get a rundown of VA Benefits at one of five annual meetings facilitated by our Veterans Services' Counselors.

An Invitation to bid is now open for a Rehab Project at the Manatee Children Services Foster Children's Residence.

Invite for Public Hearing & Grant Application Workshop for Manatee County's FY2024/25 Annual Action Plan

Celebrate Black History month locally, regionally and virtually.

If you earned $73,000 or less in 2023, you can have your taxes prepared by IRS-certified volunteers for free.

Network with neighborhood leaders, volunteers and community partners at the upcoming 2024 Neighborhood Summit, Friday, February 23, hosted by our Neighborhood Connections team.

Manatee County invites the public to provide comments on the draft Substantial Amendments to the 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plans.

Centerstone of Bradenton is inviting contractors to bid on the project scope for the Samoset Community Resource Center, which includes the rehabilitation of approximately 9,400 SF interior space in an existing 13,000 SF building on the Centerstone Hospital & Addiction Center Campus in Bradenton, FL.

The 2022/23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which reports on the accomplishments and progress toward the Consolidated Plan Goals, is available for public comment December 1 to 15, 2023.

The 2024/25 application period for non-profit agencies interested in applying for human resources grants to assist Manatee residents will be open from December 6, 2023, to January 24, 2024.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that all World War II Veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA inpatient and outpatient health care.

Programs honoring Veterans that will be celebrated the Week of November 6 include parades, ceremonies and musical performances.

Manatee County has prepared a draft Amendment to the FY 2021 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan which received approval from HUD in July.

Manatee County Government will receive proposals until October 31, 2023, for the roof replacement of 20 Manatee Housing Authority units located at 908-1017 35th Avenue East and 3501 & 3503 9th Street East in Bradenton.

Recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

Local events in remembrance of 911 include the Annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Service at Riverwalk's Rossi Park.

The proposed Manatee County State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Annual Report for fiscal years 2020-2023 will be available for Public Inspection and comment from August 7, 2023, to August 11, 2023.

Manatee County's Pretrial & Probation Division received achieved their three-year reaccreditation this month through the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission, Inc.

Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department (CVS) is accepting bids on behalf of Real Vision Barber for the Renovation – PHASE II, due Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 3 PM.

Manatee County has prepared a draft 2023/28 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2023/24 Annual Action Plan and the 2023 update to the County’s Citizen Participation Plan which is available at the Manatee County Admin building and several library locations.

The Florida Housing Coalition has developed an actionable Roadmap to Address Homelessness Report for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, which offers actionable and effective strategies for addressing and reducing homelessness.

Manatee County's SHIP Hurricane Housing Recovery Program now open through April 24, 2023, at 5 PM.

Manatee County is hosting a commemoration of the 50-year Anniversary of the Peace Treaty that ended the Vietnam war, releasing the remaining Prisoners of War (POWs), March 29, 9 to 11 AM.

Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department is accepting bids on behalf of Real Vision Barber from individuals, corporations, partnerships and other legal entities authorized to conduct business in the State of Florida, to furnish all labor, materials and equipment for the Renovation Project at 917 26th Ave E Bradenton.

Manatee County buildings will be illuminated green, November 7 through 13, as part of a new national initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to show support for military Veterans.

Manatee County low- and very low-income homeowners can apply for financial help for housing rehabilitation and replacement assistance from Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department through October 24, 2022.

Col. Tillman will discuss his experiences in a free program, presented by Tidewell Hospice and its Tidewell Honors Veterans Program, in partnership with Tidewell Foundation.

The Bradenton Women's Club invites veterans to attend a show and luncheon on Saturday, September 24, 1 to 3:30 PM with guest speaker Michelle M. Thomas, CMSGT, USAFR (retired), and the entertainment will be Bonnie Gray & Dancing Dance Company.

A Tribute to Heroes Memorial will be held Sunday, September 11, 9 to 10 a.m., at the Emergency Services Memorial Site at Rossi Park.

Non-profit agencies and educators who provide services for children are encouraged to register for Protective Factors and True Colors training classes which will be provided in April.

Community organizations can apply to receive funding for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents living in Unincorporated Manatee County through April 4.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously confirmed Lee Washington as the new Neighborhood Services Director at this morning’s Manatee Board of County Commissioners meeting.

A Board of County Commissioners Work Session will be held on January 4, focused on foster care in our community.

A wreath-laying ceremony for over 1,500 Veterans interred at Mansion Memorial Park and Parrish Cemetery taking place Saturday, December 18, at 11 AM.

All community members are invited to attend the annual service, honoring all our Military Veterans at 11 AM on 11/11.

Turning Points is hosting a Stand Down event where Veterans and their families who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless can receive critical-needs services, Saturday, November 6, 8 AM to Noon, at the Manatee County Fairgrounds.

The volunteer board makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners about priorities and expenditures of the County’s dedicated millage for children’s services.

Stand for our fallen at local events taking place Saturday, September 11, commemorating the 20th anniversary of this tragic day.

Property owners are encouraged to check to see if their flood zone has changed via the County’s Flood Zone Information Tool.

Manatee County’s Pretrial and Probation Services Division has accomplished much over the past year which will be highlighted during National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (July 18 to 24).

Children's Services will accept online applications from July 12 to 19 from non-profit agencies interested in providing a homeless shelter for families

Amnesty Court, where Veterans can receive assistance with unpaid court fees and finestraffic fees and fines and Driver’s License, is among a long list of services that will be available Saturday, June 26, from 8 AM to Noon at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

Find out where to get free holiday meals, along with other food distribution events, in Manatee County.

Dig up details of over 33 communities that make up much of Manatee County’s 2,000 neighborhoods through a new Neighborhood Histories’ Website.