Family Service Agency of Bay County, Inc.
We are a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization An affiliate of United Way of Northwest Florida

We are a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization An affiliate of United Way of Northwest Florida
While in-kind donations are invaluable, We always need monetary donations or suggestions for new grant opportunities. These donations help us stay in operation, purchase items that are not donated, they help us pay water or GCEC bills for our clients that are in a temporary financial bind, they help us buy trolley passes for our working clients that have an unexpected car breakdown, or for clients needing help getting to a doctor appointment.
One of our services is to help make our clients house a home when they finally are able to get into an apartment or housing. After they have a signed lease, all utilities are turned on, and our application is complete they are able to fill out a checklist of household items that we are able to put together for them to pick up. This is a one time only service (barring a housefire or other catastrophic disaster).
In providing these items the client has more disposable income to get established in their new place. The money they would need for these things can be used to pay deposits or put gas in their vehicle to get to and from work.
If you have any questions please call us at 850-785-1721 Mon-Thurs 9-3 (please leave a message if it goes to voicemail) or email us at DonationsFSApc@gmail.com
Thank you
We accept these donations Mon 9-3
We take donations of items on our Current Needs list on Mondays from 9-3 (excluding Holidays) at
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our back door, please ring the bell.
We always appreciate monetary donations as several of our financial donors have moved or passed away in the last 5 years.
If this day and/or times
do not work for you we ask that you call us at 850-785-1721 and request an appointment for a day/time that is more convenient.
Exceptions are for Food and Medical Equipment and Supplies - they can be dropped off Mon-Thurs 9-3.
Please keep scrolling below for more events coming soon that are great opportunities to support us and our efforts.
We often are asked by our seniors and our working single parents for help with cleaning supplies. We help with these items when we are able.
Additionally, when one of our clients are in emergency situations and have to move we provide these items to either clean up to move out so they will retain their security deposit, clean the new place they are moving into, or start them out with a cleaning supply order in their new place.
These situations range from domestic violence, house/apt fires, loss of a job, a spouse leaves, someone is widowed, aging out of foster care, becoming housed after being homeless, and veterans needing some extra help.
If you have any questions please call us at 850-785-1721 Mon-Thurs 9-3 (please leave a message if it goes to voicemail) or email us at DonationsFSApc@gmail.com
Thank you
We accept these donations Mon 9-3
Often a box of diapers and some wipes are the difference in being able to put gas in our clients car or buying their monthly BayWay Trolley pass so they can get to and from work.
Other times it is a grandparent raising a grandchild and they are choosing between diapers and their medications. We have seen all of these situations.
We provide baby diapers once every 6 months and refer those individuals and families to other resources that can help more often.
If you have any questions please call us at 850-785-1721 Mon-Thurs 9-3 (please leave a message if it goes to voicemail) or email us at DonationsFSApc@gmail.com Thank you
We are so happy each year to contribute to and support the Homeless Veterans Stand Down.
This year we provided 60 new backpacks stuffed with new socks, hygiene bags (that included toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, washcloth, deodorant, an extra Ziploc bag for wet items), candy, a spiral notepad, and a pen.
This event raised $425 for us. It was a dreary rainy morning so there wasn't a huge turnout but we so appreciate Pineapple Willy's and The Wicked Wheel for including us in this fundraiser.
Q: Are there any household items you do not accept?
A: We do not take furniture, TVs, and large appliances.
Q: Do items need to be brand new?
A: No, as long as items are clean and in good condition we will accept them.
Exception is underwear (must be new and in the package or obviously new.
Mondays are our Donations Only Day at our back door - please ring the bell. Our Lobby is always closed on Mondays, Fridays and weekends.
114 E 9th Street, Panama City, Florida 32401, United States
Open today | 09:00 am – 01:30 am |
We are committed to giving individuals and families a 'hand up' in their time of need. We strive to provide needed services in every area of a person's life - directly or through referrals.
We are dedicated to treating each person we serve with dignity and respect regardless of their gender, race, creed or sexual preference.
We are proud to provide all of our goods and services free of charge to those in need.
Our goal is to keep people fed, sheltered, and employed. Our services are geared to this end.
Executive Director
Susan Bravo
Betty Gehrken
Operations Manager
Carrie Anderson
Outreach/Case Manager
Pat Johnson
Case Manager/Receptionist
Patty Smith
Intake Coordinator
Karen Creighton
Administrative Assistant
Volunteers:
Emily Goin - 26 years
Ken Gehrken - 25 years
Catherine Lindsey - 24 years
Joyce Richardson - 5 years
Our work began in November 1954 as part of the Bay County Community Chest.
In 1973 we officially became the stand-alone non-profit Family Service Agency, an affiliate of United Way of NWFL.
1989 was the year we incorporated and were officially Family Service Agency of Bay County, Inc.
In addition to Bay County, we also serve Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties.
2023 is our 50th Anniversary
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