Community Assistance Center (CAC) - Tamara Carrera Center
Community Assistance Center helps people in Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and part of Doraville with basic needs during hard times. They help with rent, utilities, food, clothing, tax filing, adult classes, and job support.
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Community Assistance Center (CAC) may be able to help if you are experiencing a crisis such as job loss, illness or divorce and need emergency financial assistance. CAC provides financial... Main Services emergency payments help pay for utilities financial assistance Serving adults young adults seniors all disabilities unemployed individuals families home owners home renters limited english More Less natural disaster survivors emergency
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- Who they serve
- families,seniors,anyoneAI-extracted, unconfirmed
- Distribution days
- Mini-Market Food Pantry: Monday-Friday 9:30am-1:00pm; Saturday 9:30am-12:00pm at 8607 Roswell Road. South Sandy Springs Branch food pantry: Monday-Friday 9:30am-1:00pm.AI-extracted, unconfirmed
- ID required
- YesAI-extracted, unconfirmed
What they offer 14
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Clerical Management/Support Services OfficesService
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Upscale ThriftService
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Emergency Financial AssistanceService
Short-term help may pay part of rent, mortgage, utility bills, or other emergency needs.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Food PantryService
Clients shop for free groceries, including shelf-stable food, produce, dairy, and meat when available.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Clothing Assistance and Canopy ThriftService
Eligible clients get clothing vouchers, and the thrift shop sells clothing and household items at low cost.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Adult EducationProgram
Free adult classes include English, financial goals, and computer skills.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
English ESOL ClassesProgram
CAC offers English as a Second or Other Language classes with sessions four times a year.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
ESOL Conversation Over CoffeeEvent
A relaxed English practice group with casual conversation and extra support.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Computer ClassesProgram
Computer classes cover beginner computer basics and Microsoft Office skills such as Excel and PowerPoint.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
My Financial Goals ClassesProgram
Free classes teach budgeting, short-term goals, recovery planning, debt management, and credit improvement.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Career ServicesProgram
Career advocates help with mentoring, job connections, resumes, interviews, workshops, and training resources.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Thrive Workforce DevelopmentProgram
Thrive helps qualified people overcome barriers and move toward better-paying jobs and careers.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and ITIN HelpService
CAC provides free tax filing help and can help with ITIN applications as a Certifying Acceptance Agent.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Meals for Kids 2026Program
CAC Mini-Markets offer special summer food selections for active CAC families with children who receive free lunch at school.
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