Foreclosure and debt help

Savannah Consumer Credit Counseling Service offers various debt and mortgage/foreclosure programs.

• Foreclosure Prevention Counseling - If you are a homeowner who thinks they may not be able to make their mortgage payment on time, or who may be facing a foreclosure, then counselors may be able to help. The best time to get help with your mortgage is before you miss a payment. However, even if you are already behind on your monthly payments, it’s not too late to get help. Your housing or mortgage counselor can work directly with and negotiate your lender to review what options are available to prevent a foreclosure filing.
   
• Debt assistance - The credit counseling agency offers a variety of programs and techniques to help people get out of debt. Learn budgeting skills, and get information on debt management plans. A credit counselor can guide you through the process, and answer your questions on DMPs, credit card hardship programs, and debt consolidation loans. Learn more on debt assistance plans and programs.

Dial 912-691-2227 to learn more about the mortgage and debt reduction programs.

Find free prescription medications

An organization can help the low income and uninsured get free medications. MedBank Foundation is an organization that was created assist the uninsured in Chatham County and Savannah with obtaining prescription medications free-of-charge from pharmaceutical and drug companies. 912.356.2898

Chatham County low cost clinics

Curtis V Cooper (Westside Urban) Health Center offers medical care on a sliding fee scale. Dial (912) 527-1000. They can offer medications, prescriptions, and other health care services.

The J.C. Lewis Health Care Center, Inc. of Union Mission can also help uninsured and the low income. Some of the programs offered include Medication Assistance, Primary HealthCare, Physician Services, , Medical Case Management, Economic Education & Referral Nutritional Education and Planning, Health Prevention and Promotion, Shelter & Housing Referrals, Dietary Supplementation Prisoner Re-entry Program, 24 hour Respite Care, Behavioral Health Counseling. Call (912) 495-8887, or click here for more information on prescription medications.

 

 

Food pantries and distribution

If you need help providing for your next meal, America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia (phone 912.236.6750) partners with dozens of local agencies, charities, and other groups to provide free food and groceries to people in need of help. Thousands of people turn to this center each year to get free food and other items.

 

 

Other places that may be able to provide free food, groceries, diapers, household products, clothing, furniture, or other non-financial aid in Chatham County and Savannah GA include Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church ((912) 233-9040, Faith, Hope and Charity Evangelist Ministry (phone (912) 231-0905), First Bryan Baptist Church Food Pantry ((912) 232-5526), and The Lighthouse Ministry ((912) 629-4742) among others. Many can provide energy food stuffs, holiday meals and gifts, advice, and a significant amount of support. Or find even more food banks in Savannah.

All encompassing assistance for bills and living expenses

Eastside Concerned Citizens Inc. runs many programs, and offers all types of support. Call them for more information, but this is just a sampling of what they offer.

• Health care services - General care, referrals, and medical services.
• Youth programs - Education, after school, and more.
• Employment - Resume review, job finding assistance, and other employment activities.
• Housing programs - Home Repair Program, foreclosure prevention, budgeting, credit repair, and mortgage assistance.

Call the agency at 912-484-8582.

Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless is a HUD certified housing agency that runs the HUD Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program. This federal government funded housing program can provide individuals with rent assistance, funds for paying security and utility deposits, moving expenses, and eviction prevention services. Savannah Georgia. (912) 790-3400

Savannah Baptist Center, Inc. - Dial (912) 232-1033. The church offers some or all of the following, and more. Free food, clothes,  bus tickets and transportation aid, Rx Assistance, limited rental assistance, and advice. They can also refer people to low cost food and groceries from Angel Ministries. Learn more on the low cost food.

The Salvation Army - The following assistance programs are offered. PROJECT SHARE offers electric, gas bill, water expense, and rent assistance, and aid is available by appointment only. Free food and grocery assistance is available for walk-ins. Low cost new or gently used clothing and household items are available at Family Store shops. Holiday food baskets, meals and toys may also available are the holidays to low income families. Last, but not least, the Savannah Georgia Salvation Army also offers the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program, which can prove help with rent. Dial (912) 352-8366

Chatham County DFCS Emergency Assistance runs an emergency housing appointment. The Emergency Assistance Program is a limited Chatham county funded housing program that assists individuals and families who have fallen under tough times and need financial assistance. People can use it only once every 24 months, they need to have an eviction notice, and meet other conditions. Call (912) 651-2220.

Helping Hands of Savannah Georgia may be able to offer utility bill assistance and groceries. Utility and cooling bill assistance may be offered to seniors 55 and older, a single person must be disabled, and homes with dependents or children. Phone (912) 234-0330.

Wesley Community Centers- Utility Assistance Program. Dial (912) 236-4226. People who are behind and have a disconnect notice may be able to get utility assistance, which is offered for Single Women, Families, Elderly and Disabled in the community.

Housing and rent - Locate phone numbers, addresses, and information on how to apply for financial assistance for paying rent. Several non-profits specialize in solving housing issues for the low income. Find details on Chatham rental assistance programs.