13 organizations
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OneSource Learning & Development Center is a nonprofit in Stone Mountain that helps youth, adults, and low- to moderate-income families with education, job readiness, family support, and basic needs. They offer GED prep, youth enrichment, afterschool and break programs, career help, fatherhood support, a food pantry, clothing help, and a planned mobile feeding program.
12 services
Atlanta Public Schools is Atlanta's public school district. Its Adult Education program helps people age 16 and older who are not in high school prepare for GED or HiSET exams, learn English and citizenship skills, and get career support like resumes, interview practice, and referrals.
11 services
New Life Community Alliance is a nonprofit in South DeKalb that helps neighbors move from crisis to stability. They offer food, hot meals, clothing, barber and beauty services, housing help, GED classes, job support, case management, counseling, health screenings, and a day center for people experiencing homelessness.
23 services
Fulton County Library System's Central Library is the main public library in downtown Atlanta. It offers books, computers, Wi-Fi, GED testing, events, and a social services team that helps patrons connect to housing, benefits, health, legal, job, and other community resources.
Downtown9 services
Children of the Night is a Los Angeles nonprofit that helps children and youth who are being sexually exploited or are at risk. They run a 24/7 hotline, case management, and free online tutoring so young people can get safe, get documents, find services, and work toward a high school diploma.
5 services
The Georgia Fatherhood Program is a free, voluntary state program run by the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) for parents who owe child support and are out of work or underemployed. It helps them find jobs and become self-sufficient through job training, job placement, GED classes, driver's license reinstatement, and emotional wellness courses. It also helps parents stay involved in their children's lives and avoid going to court over unpaid support.
7 services
New Life Community Alliance (NLCA) is a faith-rooted nonprofit in Decatur that has helped South DeKalb neighbors for over two decades. They run a food pantry, a free clothing store, and barber/hair grooming services, plus GED classes, job and career help, and housing and eviction-prevention support. In 2025 they gave out more than 70,000 meals and helped over 300 families avoid eviction.
8 services
Gwinnett County Public Library is the free public library system for Gwinnett County, with 15 branches across the area. Besides books, e-books, and free WiFi, they offer adult education, English classes, tutoring and learning labs, computer help, passport services, free park and museum passes, and programs for kids, teens, and adults. Anyone in the community can get a library card and use these services for free.
8 services
Veterans Upward Bound at Georgia State University is a free, federally funded program that helps U.S. military veterans get ready for college or a GED. They offer brushup classes in subjects like math, reading, and writing, plus help with college applications, financial aid, and VA education benefits. It is run by Georgia State's Military Outreach Center in downtown Atlanta. (Note: the file name 'National Association of Veterans Upward Bound' is the staff professional association; the actual local service for veterans here is GSU's Veterans Upward Bound program.)
4 services
The SPOT is a free drop-in center run by CHRIS 180 for young people ages 16-26, including those who are homeless or struggling. In a safe, judgment-free space you can get counseling and mental health support, help with school (GED, tutoring, college), job and employment help, free meals, a food pantry and clothing closet, and connections to housing and other resources.
Grant Park15 services
Jesus Set the Captive Free (JSCF) is a faith-based nonprofit that helps homeless men and men with a criminal record get back on their feet. They offer apartment-style transitional housing where rent is based on your income, plus faith-based mentoring, GED classes, and computer/job-skills classes to help you find work. Residents can stay from 6 months up to 24 months.
5 services
Serenity House of Atlanta Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit that runs transitional housing and support for homeless and at-risk adults across several metro Atlanta locations, including separate houses for men and women. Residents live in a structured, supervised home and must be working or looking for work. The program also helps with re-entry after jail or prison, GED and education, job help, and life coaching.
44 services
Divine Reach Education & Counsel (DREC) is a small nonprofit in the South Atlanta area that helps students and adults do better in school and in life. They provide tutoring, mentoring, GED prep, and adult learning, often by partnering with local libraries, schools, and community groups. They also share free online learning resources and college- and job-readiness help.
8 services
