COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

This program includes a number of services designed to improved the client household’s overall quality of life.  These services are based at our neighborhood or community service centers which are the principal point of entry for our services.  Several sources of funding are incorporated into this program.  Listed below are the major services provided.

 

Commodity Food Distribution. 

This program provides food commodities to households that meet established income guidelines.  Food commodities are purchased by the U.S. Department of Agriculture from American farmers and are provided to each state for distribution.  In Georgia, the Department of Human Resources is the designated agency to coordinate this distribution process. Distribution varies from semi-annually to quarterly, based on funding.

 

Emergency Assistance.  Emergency Assistance takes on many forms       depending on the nature of the problem.  In most cases, it involves the need for food, clothing,  prescriptions, shelter assistance,  or  utility assistance.  This program is possible through a variety of grants and gratuities from churches, clubs, individuals, non-profit  organizations such as the United Way, and occasionally the State, Federal, and County Governments. Generally these are short term services rather than long term and are intended to resolve a critical situation in the home.

 

Energy Assistance.  This program provides a one time annual heating assistance payment for eligible low income families.  These funds are available during the winter season each year and are provided through the Georgia Department of Human Resources.  This program also contains a crisis component when sufficient funding is available.

 

Food Bank.  This program provides for the immediate food needs of families through the distribution of donated  pantry-type foods.  Some non-consumable items such as diapers may also be available.  Distribution of foods is made possible through private donations and a grant received by the Department of Human Resources.

 

Information and Referral.  This service, provided at the service centers, informs  clients about assistance available from other public and private agencies in the community.

 

Counseling.  Counseling services are provided to address a broad spectrum of problems that may be impacting a family.  These services may include, but are not limited to home management, budgeting, energy conservation and mortgage counseling..

 

 

Indigent Patient Advocate This program assists individuals in applying directly to pharmaceutical companies for free medication.  It is geared toward individuals who are generally on maintenance medications and who have no prescription insurance.

 

Housing Counseling.  This program provides counseling to individuals and families following area:  Pre-Occupancy, Mortgage Default, Rent Delinquency, Post Purchase/Post Occupancy, Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling, Displacement and Relocation, Homebuyer Education, and Predatory Lending.  Counseling is provided in group sessions and individual sessions.  Counseling is made possible through a grant received by HUD and GHFA.

 

To Find if their is a Neighborhood or Community Service Centers operating in your area view the "Contacts" page and view services in your county.

 

Below is a list of forms you may need to print & sign, contact your local Neighborhood or Community Service Center for more information:

 

Commodity Food Authorization To Pick Up Form

 

EAP/CAP Application Authorization Form

 

Authorization To Release/Obtain Information Form

 

Community Action Form For Authorized Representative

 

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