Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM)

Family House transitional housingProgram

Up to six months of rent-free housing in single-family homes and apartments around DeKalb County while families save toward permanent housing.

Family House Transitional ProgramProgram

Up to six months of housing in houses and apartments around DeKalb County for homeless families with children who face many barriers. Families do not pay rent or utilities and are encouraged to save money.

Family SuccessProgram

Long-term housing with support services for families who have been homeless for a long time and have a member with a diagnosed disability.

Financial Management CourseProgram

A three-part money management class that ends with a one-on-one budgeting meeting. Clients who get money help from DCM take it.

Food pantry and food cooperativesService

A small food pantry and three food co-ops run through Project Take Charge for low-income families who live in housing in DeKalb County.

Hagar's House Emergency Shelter and Assessment CenterService

A night shelter for homeless families with children. Families can stay up to 90 days and get showers, laundry, a computer center and two meals a day.

Hotel/motel vouchersService

DCM lists hotel or motel vouchers among its housing services for homeless families with children.

Project Take ChargeService

Help paying rent, mortgage or utility bills for low-income seniors, veterans and families who could lose their home or have their utilities cut off. You need paperwork that shows the threat.