| Atlanta Children's Shelter, Inc. |
| 607 Peachtree St., NE Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 892-3713 ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS: FAX: (404) 892-8947 EMAIL: jebacs@mindspring.com HOURS/DAYS: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm MON - FRI ELIGIBILITY: homeless parent and child; child from one month to 16 years of age AREAS SERVED: metro Atlanta SERVICE DESCRIPTION: The following services are provided to families enrolled in their program: childcare for homeless children SERVICES: emergency food, rent assistance, utility assistance, prescription assistance, meals, clothing, social activities, housing referrals, counseling and support groups |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank, Inc. |
| 970 Jefferson St., NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 892-9822 ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS: Additional Number: (404) 892-FEED, FAX: (404) 892-4026 EMAIL: bbolling@acfb.org WEBSITE: acfb.org or fighthunger.com HOURS/DAYS: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed noon to 1:00 pm) MON - FRI ELIGIBILITY: nonprofit organizations only AREAS SERVED: metro Atlanta, North Georgia SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Collects food from corporations, retailers, markets, caterers, wholesale distributors, furnishes food to agencies, kitchens, day care centers, food pantries, senior centers, does not serve meals or distribute groceries to individuals or families, Atlanta's Table - picks up cooked/perishable food and delivers to agencies that feed the hungry, Plant A Row For The Hungry Program - accepts donations of fresh surplus vegetables from local gardeners, sponsors Hunger Walk |
| Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children |
| 655 Ethel St.,NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Services: food, clothing, toiletries, diapers and formula, laundry, showers, telephones, etc. Also, the shelter provides counseling, computer training and physicians. |
| The Atlanta Fulton County Action Authority |
| 1690 Chantilly Dr., NE Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 320-0166 ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS: FAX: (404) 320-9611 EMAIL: facaa@aol.com WEBSITE: facaa.org HOURS/DAYS: office: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm MON - FRI; assistance: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm MON WED from the 1st. of the month to the 20th ELIGIBILITY: ages 16-24 for Youth Build program, no restrictions otherwise AREAS SERVED: Atlanta/Fulton County SERVICES: job readiness training, job development, GED remediations, financial assistance: rent, utilities, LIHEAP- seasonal energy assistance for seniors and low-income, nutrition education, life skills training, services for seniors, homeless resettlement, affordable housing development and support services. |
| Atlanta Union Mission - Men's Division |
| 156 Mills St. Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 588-4000 ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS: ext 222 Mathew Fisher, Volunteer Coor.: (404) 350-9691, Donation Pick Up: (404) 588-4012, FAX: (404) 588-4016 ELIGIBILITY: adult males for substance abuse program., no restrictions for other services; must be at shelter during intake hours for night shelter AREAS SERVED: metro Atlanta SERVICE DESCRIPTION: noon meal open to the public, night shelter, including meals, and shower facilities, transitional housing, day shelter for working population, 6 month substance abuse rehabilitation program including individual/group counseling, 12-step support groups, networking, and job readiness, daily religious services (required for shelter and substance abuse residents) |
| Fulton Co. Dept. of Human Services - Office of Aging |
| 132 Mitchell St., SW 2nd Floor Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 730-6000 HOURS/DAYS: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm MON - FRI ELIGIBILITY: senior citizens 55 years and older residing in Fulton County, 60 years and older for medical services AREAS SERVED: Fulton County SERVICE DESCRIPTION: information and referral for senior citizens, oversees the delivery of services to senior citizens, contracts with agencies to provide services including home-delivered meals, homemaker services, transportation, senior employment, senior centers, volunteer services, information and referral, and case management, multi-purpose centers, senior advocacy, workshops |
| Georgia Alliance for Children - The Rick McDevitt Youth Center |
| 30 Haygood Ave., SW Atlanta, GA 30315 (404) 588-0708 ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS: FAX: (404) 524-2850 HOURS/DAYS: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MON - FRI ELIGIBILITY: no restrictions AREAS SERVED: Georgia SERVICE DESCRIPTION: child advocacy, needs assessment, political action |
| Georgia Department Of Family And Children's Services |
| Georgia Department of Human Resources Constituent Services 2 Peachtree Street, NW Suite 29-213 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Jed S. Nitzberg, APR Director of Communications Georgia Department of Human Resources 2 Peachtree Street, NW Suite 29.405 Atlanta, GA 30303-3142 404.656.4937 |
| Georgia Department of Labor - Administrative Office |
| 148 International Blvd., NE Atlanta, GA 30303-1751 WEBSITE: dol.state.ga.us HOURS/DAYS: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm MON - FRI ELIGIBILITY: varies by program, age 16-24 for Job Corps program AREAS SERVED: metro Atlanta, 53 offices throughout Georgia SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Unemployment Insurance Program, job-matching services between employers and qualified job seekers, Reemployment Services, intensive job-search assistance |
| The Georgia Task Force For The Homeless |
| 363 Georgia Ave. 1 block from Grant Park Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Telephone Service 24-hours a Day 1-800-448-0636 or 404/589-9495 |
| The Governor's Council On Developmental Disabilities |
| 2 PEACHTREE STREET, NW ATLANTA, GA 30303-3142, SUITE 3-210 404-657-2126 PHONE 1-888-ASK-GCDD TOLL FREE PHONE 404-657-2132 FAX GCDD.ORG |
| Hosea's Feed The Hungry And Homeless |
| Hosea Feed The Hungry P. O. Box 4672 Atlanta, GA 30310 1035 Donnelly Avenue SW Atlanta, GA 30302 Phone (404) 755-3353 Fax: (404) 755-3868 Hoseafeedthehungry.com |
| Innovative Life Transitions, Inc. |
| Contact: James Jones 3831 Sellers Ways Marietta, GA 30066 404-661-3677 (PHONE) 770-423-0446 (FAX) ILTINC.ORG SERVICES: providing job skills and life changing social skills, computer training, community and social management skills. ILT has five areas of concentration that serve as our launching pad to maximize our influence in the support of the Atlanta community. These consist: Work Force Development , Information Technology , Life Skill Training , Community Construction and Revitalization, Transitional Housing |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Atlanta |
| First Call For Help.....211 100 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta, GA 30303 404-527-7200 unitedwayatl.org
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