574 organizations
How housing help works in Atlanta
Be honest with yourself about which problem you have — they have different doors. No place to sleep tonight: shelter beds fill by mid-afternoon, so call early in the day. Men's, women's, and family shelters are usually separate. Downtown, the Gateway Center is the front door into the shelter system for many people. Behind on rent: rent and utility assistance funds run out fast every month — apply the first week if you can, and bring your lease and ID. Eviction papers: you usually have only 7 days to answer after you're served. File an answer at the courthouse and call legal aid immediately — it's free and it can buy you time.
What to expect when you call a shelter: they'll ask who's with you (kids? partner?), and tell you intake hours and what you can bring. If they're full, ask who has beds tonight — they keep track.
CORE, formerly Children of Restaurant Employees, is a national nonprofit that helps food and beverage service workers with children during a crisis. It gives financial grants that may help pay for rent or mortgage, utilities, food, prescriptions, medical equipment, child care, funeral costs, and other basic needs.
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Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit that helps military and veteran families stay stable. It offers emergency financial help, housing programs, school supplies, holiday meals, baby supplies, toys, and family events.
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Calm Quarters describes itself as supportive shared living for seniors and returning citizens. It appears to help people who need stable shared housing and support, but its website did not show a public address, hours, or detailed intake steps in the accessible live text.
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International Women's House is a domestic violence shelter for women and children who are escaping family violence, sexual abuse, or human trafficking. They offer a 24/7 crisis hotline, safe shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, children's support, and help with practical needs like benefits, medication, money skills, and job readiness.
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