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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.
Partnership for Community Action, Inc. is a nonprofit that helps low-income people and families in DeKalb, Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale, and Walton counties. They help with crisis needs, case management, rent or mortgage help, utility bills, diapers, and steps toward work or school stability.
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Partnership for Community Action, Inc. is a nonprofit that helps low-income people and families in DeKalb, Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties. They offer case management, crisis help, rent or utility help when funds are available, energy bill assistance, diapers, and referrals.
9 services
