Gwinnett County assistance programs.

Help with paying rent and energy bills
Local residents can receive help from the Norcross Cooperative Ministry (770) 263-8268). They will provide cash grants to people who are behind on rent, and their goal is to help prevent homelessness. They offer rent assistance from the Emergency Assistance Program. They aid hundreds of people per year.

In addition, they have funds to help paying energy bills. They want to ensure families do not have their utility service disconnected.

Prescription drug assistance
The Norcross Cooperative Ministry also has limited funds that can help fill prescription drugs and medications. They provide refills and some limited medications. Find additional prescription drug programs. More.

Other programs offered
They offer job training and counseling services to help people find a job and acquire new skills. Food assistance is also provided up to 6 times per year. Last, but not least, they will also give out clothes and preowned items that are still in very good condition.

 

 

 

Other Resources and Assistance Programs

The local community action agency, the Partnership for Community Action, Inc., is a non-profit organization that people can turn to for aid. They have several local offices, but can be reached at (770) 564 1702. Read below to find some of what they can offer.

Developing Employment Program - This is an employment and job training program will provide the opportunity for individuals to improve their financial standing and career paths by obtaining a certificate in a variety of different programs, such as computer skills, health care careers, customer service specialist, automotive, etc. The agency will devote a a Career and Education Coordinator and Job Developer who will partner with the participants to ensure they complete the job training and that they will find placement in a position that will allow for them to establish a career path and hopefully increase their income.

Mortgage Assistance and Foreclosure Prevention- The Partnership for Community Action agency agency offers a housing program that was  designed to assist people who are struggling with their mortgage, with a focus on those individuals and families who are facing a foreclosure on a primary mortgage. Certified Housing and Mortgage Counselors will advocate on behalf of the clients with their banks, lenders, and mortgage provider to secure modifications on their loans. If after working with the homeowner and the lender it is determined that there is the need for legal intervention, PCA will be able to refer the case to the Atlanta Legal Aid, Inc. for additional assistance. Read about other ways to get mortgage assistance.

Also, it is important to note that if the Housing Counselor is unable to negotiate a loan modification with the lender, PCA will then assist the individual/family with relocating to an apartment or single home managed by a third-party management firm, and they may be able to provide grants to help people move. However, if they can’t get a modification, you may be able to really slow down the foreclosure process. Learn how to delay or slow down a foreclosure.

Georgia Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - The federal government funded LIHEAP program provides a one-time cash grant/payment to assist low and moderate income families with paying for air conditioning and summer cooling bills, as well as home heating bills in the winter. The program is funded by the federal government as well as the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Family and Children Services. Call the Partnership for Community Action, Inc. for more information.

 

 

Gwinnett County Georgia programs that provide assistance to the entire state

Residents of Gwinnett County and Lawrenceville have several statewide assistance programs that they can turn to for help. The resources offered in Georgia include.

• Georgia free HUD foreclosure counseling
• Georgia foreclosure and mortgage help
• Georgia free legal assistance
• Georgia energy bill assistance
• Georgia section 8 housing
• Georgia dental clinics
• Georgia food banks
• Georgia community clinics

Emergency Financial Assistance

Feel free to contact the Salvation Army - Gwinnett County Service Unit at (770) 963-8802 to learn about the assistance programs they offer. This branch of the Salvation Army provides community resources, financial aid for bills and worship services. Services offered include financial assistance, Electric Service Payment Assistance, adult bible study, homework help program, youth enrichment activities, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, and Water Bill Payment Assistance.

Another agency to turn to for help is the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry, Inc. The non-profit charity organization provides grants and financial assistance for prescription and utilities expenses, in addition to operating offering food assistance from a food pantry for families and individuals in need of short term help. Phone (770) 339-7887.

Catedral De Fe Ministries, Inc. - Cafe Community Center is an agency that focuses on the Hispanic community but will serve all clients, regardless of race, in the Metro Atlanta area. Services offered by the non-profit include a food pantry with non-perishable and perishable items; utility and electric bill help, ESL classes, GED preparation, and other outreach programs. Call the Lawrenceville Georgia agency at (770) 236-8604.

Georgia Department of Human Services - Gwinnett County DFCS (phone (678) 518-5500) helps low income, working poor, and out-of-work parents get back on their feet; assists with childcare costs for low income parents who are working or in job training; provides electric bill help, and other resources.

North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry provides food, clothing and financial assistance to residents in a limited area. (770) 271-9793

Duluth Cooperative Ministries - Hands of Christ - Services offered by this agency include financial assistance for rent and utility bills, a food pantry, job referrals, prescription assistance, and the distribution of clothing vouchers and baby items. Call (770) 623-9563

Lilburn Cooperative Ministry - This agency provides free food, clothing and toiletries, along with the operation of a thrift shop, as well as limited financial assistance. Lilburn Georgia. (770) 931-8333

 

 

Department of Financial Services - Gwinnett County runs the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), which offers rent help. Dial (770) 822-5190. Lawrenceville Georgia based.

Debt and mortgage help

Two different places to turn to for assistance include IMPACT! Group (phone (678) 808-4477) as well as Gwinnett Village Financial Services Center/GVFSC (phone (770) 449-6515). Both of these non-profits provide various debt and mortgage programs. Services offered may include, but are not limited to, debt settlement programs, a computer lab, seasonal tax assistance, debt management, and various workshops and classes on job readiness, budgeting, homeownership, foreclosure prevention, mortgage programs, and credit counseling.

Several other non-profit housing, credit, and debt counseling agencies operate in the Gwinnet County Georgia region. Click here to find the phone numbers, and how to apply for help, from these organizations.

Food assistance in Gwinnett County

New Life Fellowship, Inc. - Bread of Life Food Ministries (dial (770) 513-1007) is an organization that offers free food pantry to the unemployed, working poor families and individuals four days a week in the community.

In addition to that food pantry, there are several other non-profits, churches, and food banks across the county that offer meals, groceries, and help to the needy. Find the listing of food banks in Gwinnet County and get information on the assistance programs they run.