ESTABLISHED 1987
A Community Resource for Sandy Springs and Dunwoody
Community Assistance Center provides basic needs assistance for neighbors to prevent homelessness and hunger while promoting self-sufficiency and empowering them to thrive.
Get Assistance
CAC assists individuals and families experiencing unexpected financial crisis from situations such as a job loss or other reduction of income, illness, medical emergency, divorce or catastrophic situations such as fire or flood.
Get Involved
CAC brings the community together to provide compassionate assistance to neighbors facing times of need who have nowhere else to turn for help. Your donations of time, treasure and talent make it possible.
Get Assistance
CAC assists individuals and families experiencing unexpected financial crisis from situations such as a job loss or other reduction of income, illness, medical emergency, divorce or catastrophic situations such as fire or flood.
Get Involved
CAC brings the community together to provide compassionate assistance to neighbors facing times of need who have nowhere else to turn for help. Your donations of time, treasure and talent make it possible.

SANDY SPRINGS AND DUNWOODY
Helping Neighbors in Need
CAC is a cornerstone of the human services network in the northern Perimeter area.
CAC plays a vital role in the cities of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody by preventing hunger and homelessness, providing assistance for basic needs such as utilities, food and clothing, and actively engaging clients to work towards greater self-sufficiency through adult education and career counseling efforts.

5,600
Individuals helped annually

20,000
Households assisted since 1987

856
News & Events
CAC Welcomes New Development Director Amy Frizzell
Amy Frizzell has joined the CAC staff as our new Director of Development, allowing much-loved Pam Jones to step down and retire at the end of January. Amy has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit development and fundraising, and has hit the ground running.
Adopt-a-Family Program 2022 is a success!
For the first time in the history of the Adopt-a-Family program, every registered family was adopted by a neighbor. Our community pulled together to help 613 families with 1540 children celebrate the holidays.
Community Assistance Center hosts record-setting Vintage Affair gala
CAC raised over $320,000 at its 20th annual Vintage Affair fundraiser on Saturday, October 22, at Mercedes-Benz USA Headquarters. Proceeds from the Vintage Affair gala and auction go directly to CAC’s programs and operations budget.
Visit or Contact Us

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE
(770) 552-4015
info@ourcac.org
1130 Hightower Trail
First Floor
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Open by Appointment

MINI-MARKET FOOD PANTRY
(770) 552-4015 ext. 500
8607 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Monday – Friday • 9:30 am – 1:00 pm |
The first three Saturdays of each month •
9:30 am – 12:00 pm

UPSCALE THRIFT STORE
(770) 552-4015 ext. 400
thriftshop@ourcac.org
8607 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Monday – Friday • 9:30 am – 3:00 pm |
The first three Saturdays of each month •
9:30 am – 12:30 pm

EDUCATION CENTER
(770) 552-4015 ext. 239
education@ourcac.org
1130 Hightower Trail
Second Floor
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Open to Registered Students Only

CAREER CENTER
(770) 552-4015 ext. 240
careercenter@ourcac.org
1130 Hightower Trail
Ground Floor
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Open by Appointment

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

DUNWOODY BRANCH
(770) 552-4015 ext. 701
5 Dunwoody Park South
Building 5, Suite 113
Dunwoody, GA 30338
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Food Pantry
Tuesday, Thursday • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Financial Assistance Interviews by Appointment

SOUTH SANDY SPRINGS BRANCH
(770) 552-4015 ext. 701
120 Northwood Drive
Suite 150
Sandy Springs, GA 30342
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Food Pantry
Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Financial Assistance Interviews by Appointment