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Community Development
Welcome to the Wimauma Opportunity Center!
At the Wimauma Opportunity Center, you can access to opportunities from partner organizations offering help in areas like housing, jobs, education, health, immigration, and family well-being.
What services and support are available for you and your family?
Scroll down to explore the opportunities and schedule of availability at the Wimauma Opportunity Center.
Receive support on your path to homeownership, including housing programs for first time buyers and low income families. Housing assistance. Application, counseling, options exploration for purchasing your first home.
Wednesdays
(Every other Wednesday)
1st Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Learn how FHP can help you build a safe and affordable home for your family.
Get personalized support with social services, health, education, citizenship, and more. Designed especially for Spanish-speaking families seeking trusted resources.
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Learn how Hispanic Services Council can help connect you and your family to essential community resources.
Visit their website for more details
CareerSource Tampa Bay offers support with job searching, résumé writing, interview prep, job training, and direct connections to employers.
Every Thursday
From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Discover job opportunities and training programs available for you.
Visit their website for more details
In partnership with the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, CDC of Tampa is launching a Long-Term Disaster Recovery Center to help communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton—one of the locations will be Enterprising Latinas.
Visit their website for more details
The Spring of Tampa Bay provides safe shelter, legal advocacy, emotional support, and comprehensive services for women and families affected by domestic violence.
Every Friday
From 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn how The Spring can help you rebuild your life in a safe and supportive environment.
Visit their website for more details
This service helps parents and students navigate and access public school services, including FACE (Family and Community Engagement) and other district programs, by providing guidance and support to help families understand the school system, address questions, and connect with the appropriate resources based on their needs.
Tuesdays
(1st and 3rd of the month)
From: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Starting on January 27
Appointment Required
Visit their website for more details
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Get trusted support for immigration processes, citizenship, permanent residency, and family protection.
By referral only – no set schedule
How to Access:
Ask the Wimauma Opportunity Center team for a referral
Learn how to access reliable immigration legal support for you and your family.
Visit their website for more details
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Build your career in the U.S. with personalized support.
Upwardly Global offers career services and employment mentorship for immigrants and refugees, designed to help you restart your professional journey with confidence.
By referral only – no set schedule
How to Access:Ask the Wimauma Opportunity Center team for a referral
Book your appointment with Yarimar and take the next step toward your future.
Visit their website for more details
Mary & Martha House provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and a thrift store that helps fund programs supporting women and families escaping domestic violence.
By referral only – no set schedule
How to Access:Ask the Wimauma Opportunity Center team for a referral
Visit the website for more details
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Experience authentic Puerto Rican flavor right here in Wimauma!
Chef Nieves is serving delicious, home-style Puerto Rican food at the Wimauma Opportunity Center. Bringing bold flavors, tradition, and heart to our community.
Open Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Visit the website for more details
Services provided/available outside of WOC
Scroll down to explore the opportunities and schedule of availability at the Wimauma Opportunity Center.
New Business Development Services Coming Soon to Wimauma!
St. Petersburg College is bringing expert-led business development support to the Wimauma Opportunity Center.
Coming Soon!
Stay tuned for more details.
A new chapter of business growth is just around the corner!
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Earn your high school equivalency diploma! The GED (General Educational Development) is a nationally recognized certification that opens the door to better job opportunities, college, and career programs.
Call the WOC to know more
Free classes in Spanish begin this August at Lennard High School — designed to help you prepare for and pass the exam with confidence.
Visit their website for more details
Special Projects
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