105 organizations
How free technology access works in Atlanta
The library is the front door. Every Fulton and DeKalb branch has free computers, wifi, and printing; many lend wifi hotspots and laptops to take home, free, on a library card — which is itself free and takes ten minutes. Branches also host free digital skills classes, from "first time with a mouse" to resumes and email.
For home internet, ask providers about their low-income plans — the big carriers all keep one (typically $10–30/month), with eligibility tied to SNAP, Medicaid, or school lunch programs. Nonprofits refurbish and sell cheap computers — and some give them free with completion of a digital-skills course, which is the better deal than it sounds: you leave with a machine and the confidence to use it.
What to expect: no eligibility maze here. The only real questions are "which branch is closest" and "when's the next class" — and the library answers both by phone.
AirTalk Wireless is a phone company that offers Lifeline phone service through a federal benefit program. Eligible low-income households can apply for a free or discounted phone plan, and some offers include a free smartphone, talk, text, data, and international calling.
3 services
Pulsewrx, Inc. helps eligible people apply for low-cost or no-cost wireless phone service through the federal Lifeline program. The service can include talk, text, and data for people who qualify through income or public benefits.
2 services
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is a Presbyterian church in Midtown Atlanta. It worships on Sundays and runs community ministries that help neighbors with food, mail, clothing, hygiene items, showers, computers, and help getting documents or benefits.
12 services
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is a church in Midtown Atlanta. Its Community Ministries help neighbors with free groceries, hot breakfast, mail pickup, computer access, hygiene items, clothing, showers, haircuts, foot care, and help with documents and food stamps.
Downtown17 services
