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.
Nicole's House of Hope helps people and families in the Greater Atlanta Area who are homeless or facing hard times. They offer emergency shelter, shared transitional housing, shared permanent housing, case management, life-skills support, community outreach, and a Tuesday food pantry.
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Meals On Wheels Atlanta helps older adults in Atlanta who are hungry, homebound, or isolated. They deliver prepared meals, offer pantry food and pet food, and also run home repair support so seniors and some veterans can stay safely at home.
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The Financial Counseling Association of America is a national nonprofit membership group for credit counseling agencies. It connects people with certified counselors who can help with debt, budgets, housing questions, bankruptcy counseling, student loans, and financial education.
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Hands of Christ Duluth Cooperative Ministry, also called Duluth Co-op, helps people in Duluth ZIP codes 30096 and 30097. They give food by appointment and may help with rent, utilities, school supplies, holiday help, classes, and referrals.
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