Community Resources
Rent & Housing Assistance
The STEP Program is fighting housing instability in our community by offering temporary rental assistance to Clayton County families in imminent danger of eviction. The STEP Program is not used to consistently pay rent but instead acts as a step towards housing stability.
The program is intended for those applicants who are behind on rent or can’t make a payment that is ordinarily maintained by their income.
Please note that funds are limited. We are working to determine applicants’ needs on a case-by-case basis.
Calvary Refuge Center- Forest Park
A safe, faith-based environment for individuals and families; offering tools to transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Enrollment To enter Calvary Refuge you must have a picture ID and be homeless in Clayton County. Space is limited and residents must attend an orientation on their first day.
Orientations is held Monday thru Fridays. No intakes are processed on Saturday or Sundays. In order to attend orientation you must arrive at 4265 Thurman Rd Forest Park, Georgia no later than 3:30pm Monday thru Fridays.
There is limited space available.
Contact: 404-361-5309
Africa's Children's Fund (ACF) – Atlanta
A private non-profit organization headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their mission is to provide assistance and services to children and families in need in the United States of America, Africa and the Caribbean to improve quality of life.
Contact: 678-381-1282
Works to end each client relationship with the words, “Welcome Home.” The success of their programs is rooted in their commitment to understanding homelessness in Georgia and the solutions available to end it. They focus on housing programs that provide long-term stability so individuals and families can stay together, find hope and sleep soundly.
Contact: 404-881-1991
Project Community Connections, Inc. – Atlanta
PCCI is a non-profit organization that builds relationships with property owners, government agencies, and community organizations to help clients become self-sufficient, so they can remain housed and stable in all aspects of their lives.
Contact: 404-215-9991
House of Dawn supports young mothers to become independent and self-reliant. Their targeted population is young adults, ages 18 to 24 and enrolled in college, technical school or a workforce development program.
Services include: student housing, childcare assistance, parent support groups, and educational supports so that young mothers can achieve educational goals, start careers, and begin leading independent lives.
Contact: 770-477-2385
Legal Assistance
Since 1924, Atlanta Legal Aid Society has offered free civil legal aid for low-income people across metro Atlanta. With five neighborhood offices, three offices in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals, three county courthouse projects, a variety of self-help clinics, and countless community education programs, Legal Aid lawyers and volunteers reach tens of thousands of people annually. More than 20,000 cases are represented by our staff of 75 attorneys and 1,200 volunteers every year.