We're here to help.
Trump and his enablers are making life harder for working families: slashing healthcare, cutting food assistance, and pushing policies that drive up rent and drive down wages. But we’re not powerless.
Whether you need help with housing, legal aid, food, job training, or medical care, there are resources in our community ready to support you. We pulled together this guide to make it easier to get the help you need.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Free civil legal help for low-income individuals and families (housing, family law, benefits, etc.)
atlantalegalaid.org
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF)
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF)
Legal assistance with landlord/tenant disputes, family law, and wage claims.
avlf.org
Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)
Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)
Statewide legal help for low-income Georgians outside Metro Atlanta.
glsp.org
DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
Free legal services for domestic violence survivors and family law matters.
dvlawfoundation.org
Gwinnett Family Law Clinic
Gwinnett Family Law Clinic
Provides legal aid services for divorce, family violence, and child support. In addition, they provide fee waivers.
gwinnettflc.atlantalegalaid.org
Housing Assistance
Housing Assistance
Housing Authority of Clayton County
Housing Authority of Clayton County
Provides Clayton County residents rental vouchers, affordable housing options, and homeownership support.
haccgeorgia.org
Rockdale Emergency Relief
Rockdale Emergency Relief
Rockdale Emergency Relief provides financial assistance for housing to residents of Rockdale County.
myrer.org
Salvation Army Metro Atlanta
Salvation Army Metro Atlanta
Shelter and transitional housing programs for families and individuals.
salvationarmyatlanta.org
Hope Atlanta
Hope Atlanta
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rental assistance.
hopeatlanta.org
PadSplit
PadSplit
Affordable co-living options with furnished rooms for rent.
padsplit.com
Nicholas House
Nicholas House
Supportive housing and services for homeless families.
nicholashouse.org
Homeownership & Down-Payment Assistance
Homeownership & Down-Payment Assistance
Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
No down payment, no closing costs, no fees, no mortgage insurance, and below-market fixed rates. Includes programs for Section-8 voucher holders.
naca.com
Chenoa Fund (CBC Mortgage Agency)
Chenoa Fund (CBC Mortgage Agency)
Down payment assistance up to 5% for FHA and conventional loans. Available to first-time and repeat buyers.
chenoafund.org
Georgia Dream Homeownership Program (via Georgia DCA)
Georgia Dream Homeownership Program (via Georgia DCA)
Up to $12,500 in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first-time homebuyers, including public servants.
dca.ga.gov
Clayton County Down Payment Assistance Program
Clayton County Down Payment Assistance Program
Grants up to $15,000 for eligible homebuyers in Clayton County in the form an interest free forgivable loan.
hud.claytoncountyga.gov
Gwinnett Housing Corporation DPA
Gwinnett Housing Corporation DPA
Provides assistance in the form of a 1% interest down payment loan to qualified first-time home buyers who purchase affordable homes in Gwinnett County.
gwinnetthousing.org
Food Assistance
Food Assistance
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Find food pantries and mobile distributions near you.
acfb.org
United Way 2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1
Call or visit online to get connected to food assistance and other local resources.
211.org
Open Hand Atlanta
Open Hand Atlanta
Healthy prepared meals and nutrition support for seniors and people with chronic illnesses.
openhandatlanta.org
Meals on Wheels Atlanta
Meals on Wheels Atlanta
Food delivery for seniors and homebound individuals.
mowatl.org
Job Training & Employment
Job Training & Employment
WorkSource Atlanta
WorkSource Atlanta
Free job training, resume help, and employment programs.
atlantaworksource.org
Goodwill of North Georgia
Goodwill of North Georgia
Job training and placement programs for all ages and skill levels.
goodwillng.org
Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Workforce development, entrepreneurship, and youth employment support.
ulgatl.org
Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency
Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency
Job readiness programs and supportive services for individuals overcoming homelessness.
atlantacss.org
Medical Assistance
Medical Assistance
Mercy Care
Mercy Care
Provides health care, mental health services, and support for uninsured individuals.
mercyatlanta.org
Georgia Free Clinics Directory
Georgia Free Clinics Directory
List of free/low-cost medical clinics across the state.
georgiafreeclinic.org
Grady Health System
Grady Health System
Comprehensive care and support for underserved populations.
gradyhealth.org
Center for Black Women’s Wellness
Center for Black Women’s Wellness
Affordable primary care and wellness services for Black women and families.
cbww.org
Veterans Support
Veterans Support
VA Atlanta Regional Office
VA Atlanta Regional Office
Support with disability claims, pensions, benefits, and other federal VA programs.
benefits.va.gov
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Comprehensive medical services for veterans, including primary care, mental health, and specialty services.
atlanta.va.gov
United Military Care
United Military Care
Provides housing assistance, food, medical support, and case management to veterans and their families.
unitedmilitarycare.org
Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO)
Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO)
Transitional housing, job training, and supportive services for homeless veterans.
veohero.org
Immigration Assistance
Immigration Assistance
Angkor Resource Center
Angkor Resource Center
Offers low-cost immigration services and free citizenship preparation classes.
arc707.org
Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network
Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network
Offers free immigration legal services, holistic support, and client care.
georgiaasylum.org
Kids in Need of Defense
Kids in Need of Defense
Has an office in Atlanta to assist with issues related to the needs of unaccompanied migrant children.
supportkind.org
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Provides direct representation before immigration agencies. Fee waivers are available. They also host citizenship application clinics, immigration legal screening clinics, and workshops for understanding legal rights in various languages.
advancingjustice-atlanta.org
Child, Youth, & Family Services
Child, Youth, & Family Services
Sheltering Arms
Sheltering Arms
Provides affordable early childhood education and family support. They have locations in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties.
shelteringarmsforkids.com
Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter
Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter
Serves homeless families by providing early childhood education programs and family support services.
acsatl.org
Atlanta’s Children’s Foundation:
Atlanta’s Children’s Foundation:
Serves children in foster care and is a licensed Child Caring Institution (CCI) that provides room, board, and oversight in residential camps. They also provide an entrepreneurial program designed specifically for foster and displaced youth.
atlantachildren.org
X3 Foundation
X3 Foundation
Offers afterschool enrichment programs that are focused on fitness and sports programs. They also offer scholarship opportunities.