Please Use It — Miami Resources (Offline-Ready)

🏠 Shelters & Homeless Services

Camillus House Day Center — 1603 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33136 — Website
Lotus House Women’s Shelter — 217 NW 15th St, Miami, FL 33136 — Tel: 305-438-0556 — Website
Miami Rescue Mission (The Caring Place) — 3553 NW 50th St (Admin) / 2159 NW 1st Ct (Downtown), Miami — Website
Salvation Army ARC Miami — 2236 NW Miami Ct, Miami, FL 33127 — Website
Miami-Dade County Homeless Helpline — Tel: 1-877-994-4357

💙 Recovery, Legal & Community Support

AA Meetings (Alcoholics Anonymous) — Find meetings
NA Meetings (Narcotics Anonymous) — Search meetings
Christian Legal Aid (CLS) — Find Christian legal help
Legal Services of Greater Miami — Free civil legal aid
211 Miami — Food, shelter & services
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Tel: 988 — Website

Feeding South Florida — Find food near you
Low-cost / Free Clinic — Miami Rescue Mission Clinic — Info
Salvation Army Miami — Area Command — Programs & services
Miami-Dade Community Action — Emergency Housing Assistance

🏛️ Government Assistance

MyACCESS Florida — Apply for SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, TANF
SNAP / EBT Info — Tel: 1-866-762-2237; EBT Card Support — 1-888-356-3281
Lifeline Free/Discount Phone — low-income phone plans

💼 Job Assistance

CareerSource South Florida — job search & training
American Job Center — 1603 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL — Tel: 305-341-0150
Miami Job Corps — Tel: 800-733-5627 — Website

💳 Money, Banking & Payments

Chime (no monthly fees) — Open account
Cash App — Get direct deposit
Venmo — Send & receive money
Bank On Certified Accounts — Safe low-fee bank accounts

Tip: enable Direct Deposit in your banking app to receive checks faster and safely.
Keep your ID safe. If lost, see the ID & Credit section.

🪪 Credit & ID — Start/Repair

Self (credit builder) — Build credit
Kikoff (low-cost builder) — Start now
Experian Boost — Add bills to credit
Get your free credit report — AnnualCreditReport.com

Replace Social Security Card — SSA: SSN & Card
Birth Certificate (Florida) — Order copy
Florida ID/Driver License — see DMV section

🚴 Gig Work — Fast Start

DoorDash Dasher — Apply
Uber Eats Delivery — Get started
Instacart Shopper — Sign up
Tip: Most apps require a valid ID, background check, and a bank account for deposits. See Money & Credit.

🆔 DMV — Driver License & ID (Miami-Dade)

FLHSMV — Miami-Dade Offices & Appointments — View locations
Florida Driver License / ID — Renew or Replace — Start here
Miami-Dade Transit — Bus & Metrorail info

📄 Quick Resume (Copy & Paste)

Use this simple template in Google Docs or any editor. Customize and save as PDF.

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🚿 Public Showers & Laundry

Camillus House — Day Services (showers, hygiene, mail) — Details
Miami Rescue Mission — Dayroom (hygiene & basic needs — availability varies) — Website — Call ahead
Salvation Army Miami — Programs & assistance — Website — Ask about hygiene access
Miami Beach Public Showers — Beachfront rinse stations (not private) — City facilities

Laundry Love — Free laundry nights — Find a location
LaundryCares Foundation — Free Laundry Days — Events
Overtown / Little Havana Laundromats — Search nearby — Open map
Tip: Many shelters offer limited laundry slots — ask intake staff early in the day.

📶 Free Wi-Fi & Charging Spots

Miami-Dade Public Libraries — free Wi-Fi, outlets, computers — Find a branch
City of Miami Beach — MBWiFi (public Wi-Fi zones) — Coverage map
Government Center & Transit Hubs — outlets in common areas — Transit info

Cafés & fast food spots usually have outlets/Wi-Fi (buy a $1 drink to stay).
Carry a short USB-C/Lightning cable; ask staff before using outlets.
Library cards are free for Miami-Dade residents — ask for guest passes if needed.

🧭 Quick How-To Guides

Make a DoorDash Dasher account (10–20 min)
1. Open dasher.doordash.com and enter email/phone.
2. Upload ID and consent to a background check.
3. Choose vehicle type (car, scooter, bike).
4. Set up direct deposit (see Money).
5. Complete any activation steps and start dashing.
Start Uber Eats delivery
1. Go to uber.com/deliver and sign in or create account.
2. Upload ID, vehicle docs (if car), and pass background check.
3. Add bank info for payouts.
4. Complete onboarding; pick up your first order.
Get paid: set up Direct Deposit
1. Open your banking app (e.g., Chime, Cash App, Venmo).
2. Find Direct Deposit — copy routing & account numbers.
3. Paste into the gig app (DoorDash/Uber) or give to your employer.
4. Test with a small transfer to confirm.
Build credit from scratch
1. Open a builder (Self or Kikoff) and make on-time payments.
2. Use Experian Boost to add bills.
3. Pull free credit report and monitor monthly.
Generate a resume with ChatGPT
1. Open ChatGPT.
2. Paste this prompt: "Write a one-page resume for entry-level delivery/warehouse/hospitality based on these details: [paste your info]. Use bullet points, keep it simple."
3. Copy the result into Google Docs and export to PDF.

🛡️ Street Survival — Offline Pack

Save this section as a PDF (button below) to keep on your phone when you don't have internet.

📦 Survival Pack

Waterproof pouch with paper copies of ID, SSN, important numbers.
Phone + short cable + power bank; keep charged at libraries/cafes.
Reusable water bottle; light rain poncho; mini first-aid kit; small flashlight; tiny lock.
Keep photos of documents in email/Google Drive; store originals separately.

🔒 Safety & Docs

Separate cash in 2 spots; avoid flashing cards/cash.
Meet helpers at public places (library, shelter, church).
Lost ID? Replace SSN → Birth Certificate → Florida ID (see Credit & ID).

🆘 SOS & Hotlines

Emergency: 911 — Crisis/Lifeline: 988
Miami-Dade Homeless Helpline: 1-877-994-4357 — 211 Miami: 305-631-4211
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

📱 Quick QR Links

🖨️ Printables (Save as PDF)

Miami Quick-Start Guide

Call 211 for local help; for crisis dial 988.
Get shelter: Camillus House / Miami Rescue Mission / Salvation Army.
Apply for SNAP/Medicaid via MyACCESS Florida.
Open bank (Chime) and enable Direct Deposit.
Start income fast: DoorDash / Uber Eats / Instacart.
Begin credit: Self or Kikoff; add bills with Experian Boost.
Replace ID: SSA card, birth certificate, then Florida ID.
Use libraries for Wi-Fi/charging and printing.

Important Contacts & Notes

Emergency: 911 — Crisis/Lifeline: 988
Homeless Helpline: 1-877-994-4357
211 Miami — Food/Shelter/Services: 211 or 305-631-4211
Legal Aid: Legal Services of Greater Miami; Christian Legal Aid (see site)
Keep a photo of your IDs and a paper copy of key numbers.

Job Search Sheet

Track 10 applications (Company, Role, Date, Contact, Status)

Company	Role	Date	Contact	Status

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