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Below are over fifteen of the leading non-profit agencies to call for help paying rent in Atlanta Georgia. Some of the organizations can also offer security deposits, shelters, eviction prevention, and pay for utilities. Get information below on who to call for help.
Almost all non-profits in Atlanta have limited funding, so unfortunately everyone who needs assistance will not be able to get help paying rent. Each one of the organizations will also have its own application process and income criteria that need to be met. We recommend that you call each Atlanta organization to apply for rental or housing assistance.
Action Ministries – This non-profit focuses on those low income people who have conditions such as additions to alcohol and/or drugs. Much of northern Georgia can get rental assistance, including the greater Atlanta area. (404) 881-6744
Atlanta Salvation Army - The charity organization provides, among other things, housing counseling and referrals to other comprehensive crisis centers and government programs. Also get emergency financial assistance to families and persons in a crisis situation in the areas of lodging, rent help, shelter, and even utility bill and cooling assistance. Call (404) 486-2710.
St. Jude's Recovery Center - This is another center that provides rent help to Atlanta individuals who are trying to overcome an addition. (404) 874-2353
Atlanta Children's Shelter – Hundreds of families and children are helped every year. They can be placed into a new home or apartment, receive funds for paying rent and utility security deposits, and get some short term rent assistance. (404) 892-3713
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Achor Center – Is one of the local Atlanta agencies that runs section 8 housing vouchers in Atlanta. Programs are targeted at elderly persons, single homeless women, grandparents with grandchildren as well as low income women with children. Subsidizes are offered too.
St. Vincent De Paul Society, Inc. - A partnership of local churches that may be able to offer limited amounts of rent assistance. (770) 458-5415
Buckhead Christian Ministry – A couple thousand people are helped per year. The goal is to prevent homelessness, and the not-for profit can help people pay their mortgage payments, rent, cooling or utility bills. Both short and long term assistance is offered. Assistance is offered as part of the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Fund. (404) 239-0058
Clifton Sanctuary Ministries - Can help people who are homeless find a new apartment. (404) 373-3253
Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority of 1690 Chantilly Dr. in Atlanta ((404) 320-0166) provides programs and services, including financial assistance for paying rent.
Midtown Assistance Center - A couple thousands people receive assistance from this non-profit every year. If you have a job, but are faced with a short term financial hardship, then the Atlanta Georgia Midtown Assistance Center may be able to provide you with rent assistance and other services. (404) 681-5777
Partnership Against Domestic Violence - Battered women who want to leave abusive situations may be able to apply for help from this organizations housing programs. The agency offers rent assistance and other financial aid for battered women. (404) 870-9600
Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta - Newcomers to the Futon County Georgia community, residents in crisis, and low-income travelers, can get financial assistance. Specifically the organization's Housing Outreach Prevention Emergency Services program provides the first month's rent and security deposits for women and children escaping unsafe and/or abusive situations. (404) 817-7070
St. Martin in the Fields Emergency Assistance Fund helps residents of zip codes 30319 and 30341. Get financial assistance for paying rent and energy bills. Call (404) 261-4292.
One Source Atlanta - It runs the Fresh Start Program, which was created from government stimulus funds. It can assist the low income with paying utilities, housing expenses, mortgage, or rent if they are past due. It can even help pay a security deposits. Call (678) 705-7877
Toco Hills Community Alliance, based on 1790 LaVista Rd, can help people in need by offering financial assistance for paying rent. Call (404) 325-0677.
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