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Assistance programs in Eastern Georgia.

There are a number of charities, government programs and churches that help low-income families across eastern GA, including the counties of Burke, Wilkes, Lincoln and nearby. Find grant money to pay for housing costs (rent, electric bills or a mortgage) as well as other social services, including free food, clothes and more. Several counties are supported.

Financial help for bills, rent, transportation and other needs

The Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority administers assistance programs for those faced with poverty and the low income. Some of the financial help offered they can provide themselves, and other aid is offered from referrals. The services below are offered.

  • Head Start Program – This can help children aged five or younger. The program can provide educational, nutritional and medical services to preschool children and their families.
     
  • Free energy conservation measures are provided by the Weatherization Assistance Program. Income eligible households can receive upgrades and improvements to their home, including energy-efficiency updates such as insulation or windows.
     
  • Grants are offered for paying utility bills. Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. also processes applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
     
  • Rent assistance and programs for the homeless are administered. The non-profit provides low income and subsidized housing, as well as support services to currently homeless families. Emergency funds will help with rent or security deposits.
     
  • A housing program for the disabled is known as Shelter Plus Care Program. This can offer permanent housing such as income based apartments, referrals, information and other support services that assist the homeless disabled in maintaining their independence.

 

 

 

  • Foreclosure prevention, debt management, and home buying programs are all offered by the Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority. They help people apply for mortgage relief programs or low cost home loans. The goal is to help low-income families in Eastern Georgia improve their financial situation by paying off credit cards or other bills. Or getting help with a mortgage loan. Read more on Georgia mortgage assistance.
     
  • Home Ownership Planning Education (HOPE) is for people looking to buy a home. This includes One-on-One Pre-Purchase Counseling as well as Home Buyer Education Workshops.  Learn about budgeting and money management, first time buyer programs, debt reduction, the mortgage loan process, credit repair.
     
  • Debt Management/Financial Literacy/Credit/ Budgeting Counseling is extensive and wide ranging. It includes individual computer curriculum, educational workshops, and 1:1 budget counseling. One of services in highest demand is how to eliminate payday loans and to end the cycle. Learn more on alternatives to payday loans.
     
  • Neighborhood Service Centers from community action are located across the eastern portion of Georgia, including Screven and Jefferson County. Resources are offered for free food, eviction prevention, landlord mediation, as well as utility and energy bill assistance. The locations also give out free stuff such as household products, personal care items, school supplies and resource locating/referrals.

The Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. (CSRA) is located at 1261 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia 30903-2704, phone:(706) 722-0493. They serve all counties in the region, including Warren, McDuffie, Glascock and others. Several other emergency assistance programs are offered as well. Click here for more details on financial help from Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority.

Family Connection Partnership, Inc. - Lincoln County Family Connection is located at 345 Ward Ave., Lincolnton, GA 30817. Phone (706) 359-5766 or (706) 359-5769. Some of the services offered include Rent Payment Assistance as well as money for gas bills. There is also information on a job bank, Holiday Gifts/Toys, GED Instruction, and tutoring services.

Agape Outreach Ministries is a non-profit that offers emergency utility bill assistance. There is also rent payment help, free food, clothing and guidance. They help single moms and families in need. Some assistance may be offered for homebound and seniors too. Location is 317 West Hill St., Thomson, Georgia 30824, dial (706) 597-8800

 

 

 

Manna, Inc. can be called at (706) 595-3138. This non-profit agency offers financial aid to people who reside in McDuffie and Warren Counties Georgia. Emergency services are offered for everything from fixing a car to repairing a roof. The charity is at 451 E Hill St, Thomson, GA 30824.

McDuffie County Georgia CSRA Human Development Center offers a number of resources to people who are struggling or who need guidance in the community. Call them for energy bill assistance, food pantry, after school program for school age children, and summer meals. They give out free work clothes to adults, back to school supplies and tech products to work from home. Location is 810 White Oak Rd, Thomson, GA 30824, dial (706) 597-2610

Georgia Department of Human Services/Division of Family and Children Services can help people apply for government and public assistance. Most programs are for those faced with poverty or who are very low income. Services include food stamps, WIC, rent help (if have an eviction notice) or utility assistance to prevent a disconnection. All of eastern Georgia is covered. Dial (706)-721-3000.

Society of St. Vincent DePaul offers limited financial assistance for low-income residents, including rent or moving costs help. There is electric assistance as well as funds to pay summer cooling bills. Or get free stuff from the parishes, including diapers, furniture and vouchers for prescription medications. Call (706) 595-9897

Local Housing Authorities (listed below) provide rent subsidies through section 8. Families living in poverty, and those with little or no money, will get a place to live, including apartments(s), income based homes and other options. More on Section 8 housing authorities in Georgia.

  • Warrenton Housing Authority is at 101 Phelps Dr, Warrenton, GA 30828. Call (706) 465-3479
  • Lincolnton Housing Authority address is 311 Moss St, Lincolnton, GA 30817. Dial (706) 359-3243
  • East Georgia Housing Authority Partners location is  140 E Milledgeville Rd, Harlem, GA 30814. Dial (706) 556-3025

Springfield Baptist Church – Assistance programs for families and individuals in need include rent relief and security deposit help for an apartment. Or get funds for utilities such as water bills, electricity, and natural gas service. The non-profit is at 523 Martin Luther King Jr., St., NE, Thomson, Georgia 30824, call (706) 595-5829

The Salvation Army Wilkes County Unit - Provide counseling, free material items and referral. Other resources include emergency assistance to persons in a crisis situation in the areas of lodging, food, clothing, rent, housing and utility bill assistance. There are also free seasonal programs, in particular for kids, and those include Christmas toys, holiday meals, and school backpacks. Washington Georgia based, dial (706) 678-2818. This is the local center of the country largest charity organization.

Free Indeed Ministries, Inc. offers food, Ensure for seniors and other aid. It can provide families or the homeless in need with meat, canned goods, appliances, clothing, and even furniture. All assistance is by referral only. Address is Shadrack St., Waynesboro, GA 30830, phone (706) 554-0618

Free medical care services are provided by Georgia Health Department - East Central Health District. Patients in the region, including Burke County, can receive medical or dental. Services either on site or available by referral are general dentistry, screening, family care, and more. This is a clinic providing a number of medical services which can help people who are uninsured or that have a low-income. The center is at 114 Dogwood Dr., Waynesboro, Georgia 30830, call (706) 554-3456.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food assistance in eastern Georgia

Sacred Heart Catholic Church – A food pantry is on site. Open to people of all religions. Call (706) 554-2535 or (706) 437-4504. The location is at 115 S Liberty St, Waynesboro, GA 30830. There is also a soup kitchen and free personal toiletries for people with no money.

Lincoln County Food Pantry is another non-profit to call. Telephone (706) 359-7838. Free groceries, baby formula, rice and Christmas or Thanksgiving meals too are from 1066 Firetower Rd, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

First Baptist Church has a free food pantry at 105 W Robert Toombs Ave, Washington, GA 30673. Main number (706) 678-2912. The poor, unemployed and others can use the charity.

Harvest Time Christian Center address is 317 N Bypass E, Washington, GA 30673. Dial (706) 678-5555

There are many other free food pantries, soup kitchens, and food banks in the state and eastern Georgia. Click here for more food banks in Georgia.

 

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