HOPE Atlanta (formerly Action Ministries) housing assistance programs.
Georgia-based HOPE Atlanta offers a number of housing services, including financial help for rent, free temporary housing counseling and more to help alleviate and prevent homelessness. The non-profit agency operates in various counties and towns in the state and is combined as part of Action Ministries. Find information below on HOPE Atlanta and how they can help with housing needs.
Financial help from HOPE Atlanta for rent and housing costs
Clients of the supportive housing receive financial assistance to pay rent or cash grants to help foster a move into their own apartments. A focus is on single moms, veterans, seniors and people in Atlanta with a mental challenge. Clients are also given with case management services provided to help sustain such housing for at least a year. The program, including the free money as financial support, helps clients access community resources and gain sufficient income to pay the rent in order to maintain housing on a long-term basis.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families from HOPE ATLANTA, or SSVF, works to eliminate homelessness among veterans and their families. Participants in the federal funded program receive assistance in creating a sustainable housing plan and accessing community services and benefits, both in Georgia and wherever they live.
- Case management services that are part of SSVF include housing counseling, mediation with property owners, house searching, and utility setup programs. There is also free budgeting workshops and job placement assistance. In addition, eligible veterans receive temporary financial assistance to help with paying rent, security deposits, utilities, childcare, moving costs and transportation, among other expenses.
HOPWA, or Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, meanwhile, provides housing support to individuals with HIV/AIDS who are facing homelessness. Clients of HOPE Atlanta - Action Ministries receive short-term assistance, or maybe a loan, to help with rent, mortgage and utility payments. The program helps to ensure that clients maintain their housing for at least a year. Clients will also receive help accessing community resources and increasing income in order to maintain housing over the long term.
Emergency and temporary housing services
The organization's transitional housing program supplies temporary homes for homeless families and helps these families develop the self-sufficiency needed to find permanent housing. This resource was designed for families with children. As resources allow, the program provides stability and safety as well as extensive case management services to help ensure lasting success. Clients in the transitional housing program will receive assistance to increase income, advance their education levels and help them move into permanent housing.
- A goal of HOPE Atlanta is that the transitional housing aims to reduce homelessness. It does this by providing single-family homes to homeless families to stay in for a period of time in a temporary setting. The program also helps parents find and maintain employment. Furthermore, case managers help families address barriers to self-sufficiency and independence through comprehensive, individualized coaching. The program serves a few communities that are particularly vulnerable to homelessness: veterans and individuals with HIV/AIDS.
HOPE Atlanta permanent supportive housing program in Fulton and other counties such as Cobb provides stable housing, case management and other necessary resources for homeless people living with disabilities. Although the program recognizes that some disabled individuals need indefinite financial and relational support, it helps such individuals live as independently as possible and even get a grant for their disability. Low income qualified clients receive assistance in maintaining their housing for at least a year, accessing mainstream benefits and disability coverage, and building a sense of community with other residents.
- The fact is that many members of the disabled homeless population rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments or SSDI. These benefits may provide an income 40 to 60% below the federal government poverty level (depending on other factors). As such, these individuals struggle to retain permanent housing or gain access to needed services.
A low income apartment or home under the permanent supportive housing program is available at one of HOPE Atlanta’s residence communities, which include sites in Atlanta. Long-term case management designed to educate and empower residents is offered at these communities. The on-site service partners provide free healthcare, counseling, community-building activities, and mental health services. Moreover, clients can access mainstream benefits and disability coverage, and are encouraged to complete 15 activity hours per week for health and community-building purposes.
Additional social services
Other emergency and long term services provided by HOPE Atlanta - Action Ministries include the following. They support several regions, including Cobb, Richmond, Floyd, and Fulton County, among other areas.
- Emergency financial assistance to prevent utility disconnection, using a combination of grants from EAP - LIHEAP in GA and cash aid.
- Personalized case management focused on problem solving to prevent future crises and, if applicable, referrals to needed community resources.
- A HOPE Atlanta program that challenges vulnerable or working poor families to develop long-term strategies to achieve self-sufficiency.
- A White Christmas event that provides free toys, food, meals and other necessities to low-income families in Georgia. A free sack lunch or meal program that provides weekend food for homeless women and children.
Self-sufficiency, including educational opportunities, such as General Equivalency Diploma (GED) courses. The non-profit may pay for the GED testing fee coverage; technology and financial literacy training; individualized mentoring programs, and also math and reading tutoring.
Day care and other programs for children living in homeless shelters that offers after-school, evening, weekend and summer educational and enrichment activities. The goal is to help them foster academic success and long term self-esteem.
Apply for help from Action Ministries
For more information regarding any of the aforementioned services, contact HOPE Atlanta. The organization’s main office is at 458 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Call 404-817-7070.
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