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Overview
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General Requirements:

1. Applicants must live within the following ZIP code areas:  
   30327, 30328, 30338, 30342, 30346, 30350



2. Applicants must provide the following documentation:
   • Current lease agreement (adults not named on the lease must also provide proof of address.)
   • Documentation of all residents living at a given address:   for adults, picture ID, for children, school enrollment, birth certificate or social security card.
   • Social security card
   • Proof of income

 

Zip Codes Serviced
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• 30327
• 30328
• 30338
• 30342
• 30346
• 30350

 

Financial Assistance
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The Community Action Center provides temporary assistance during periods of unforeseen financial crisis.  

If you need help with a portion of your rent, mortgage or utility bills due to a crisis such as illness, job lay off, divorce, etc, please call the Helpline   at 770-552-4015 to make an appointment.   In order to receive assistance, you will need to show certain documents that will be identified when you make an appointment. 

In addition, clients may receive help with prescription medication or prescription glasses.   Such assistance is available in emergency situations only.

PLEASE NOTE:  You MUST make an appointment over the phone in order to receive financial assistance.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicant must be able to document that they have been residents of the CAC service area for at least three months.   If financial assistance is being requested for rent, prospective clients must be listed by name on any lease that is being provided as proof of residency.   Applicants must live within the following ZIP code service area:   30327, 30328, 30338, 30342, 30346, 30350.
2. Proof of income is required and can be provided by a pay stub, IRS tax documentation, or AFDC/Food stamp letter.
3. Proof of recent financial need is required.   (For example, separation notice, medical expense receipt, etc.)   Client's name must appear on the bill being submitted for documentation.

Frequency: Eligible clients may receive financial assistance 1-3 times during the course of a year.   The Executive Director will determine how best to provide assistance during a time of unforeseen financial crisis.  

Method of assistance:   Clients receive a pledge for the amount of support CAC is able to provide.   In most cases, additional sources of funding may be necessary.   Once the client has secured all necessary funds, the client will need to return to CAC to provide documentation that all funds have been pledged or secured.   At that time, CAC will provide a check for payment to the appropriate business entity (landlord, utility company, etc.)   Checks are not written to clients directly.

 

Food
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Note:   Food is given on a per family basis, not a per individual basis.

Clients seeking assistance with food must make an appointment. Please bring the following documents:

• a copy of your apartment lease or mortgage
• your picture ID
• a picture ID of any other adults living with you
• Social Security cards for everyone who lives with you

Groceries are provided up to 6 times per year. Groceries are non-perishable food items that may also include household paper products, baby food and diapers.    The client can decide whether to receive food weekly, monthly, etc.   In addition, CAC participates in the Second Helpings program and provides perishable food through that program when available.   Second Helpings food and Holiday gift baskets are NOT included in the 6 times per year limit.  

 

Clothing
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Eligible clients will receive a voucher for each family member.   Children's vouchers must be used for children's clothing and may not be used by other family members. Additional clothing and household items can be purchased at greatly reduced prices at the Thrift Shop, which is also open to the public.

Clients seeking assistance with cloting must make an appointment. The Thrift Boutique is open to the general public and to clients who qulaify for clothing vouchers.

Thrift Shop hours are:

10 am -4 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday

1o am - 1 pm the first Saturday of the month

 

 

Referral Links
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United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta - Call 211

Services Available at Fulton County North Service Center

General Information and Referral Resources

Fair Housing Act/Housing Discrimination Information

 

Hours
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Business Office hours:  
10 am - 2 pm Monday through Friday
(Appointments are required for assistance.)

Thrift Shop Hours:  
10 am - 4 pm, Monday through Friday
10 am - 1 pm the first Saturday of the month

New Food Pantry Hours for Food Distribution to Clients:
(Beginning October 2011)
12 pm - 3 pm, Monday through Friday
10 am - 1 pm the first Saturday of the month

We are located at:
1130 Hightower Trail
Sandy Springs, GA 30350 | Get Directions
770-552-4015 (Helpline)