Hope and Empowerment
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Hope and Empowerment
Here's another service that may be useful to those in the Atlanta, GA area waiting for their Social Security Disability benefits to process: For over a hundred years The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Atlanta has been providing support to those within the Atlanta community. The mission and vision of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Atlanta is to change the face of charity by offering hope and empowering people regardless of their background, ethnicity or faith. In collaboration with other local agencies, businesses and corporations, they work to provide a wide variety of programs and services that helps individuals to achieve self-sufficiency. Services and programs offered through The Society of St. Vincent de Paul include: Direct Aid- Services include counseling, rent & housing, utilities, food & transportation. Education- Programs include GED prep, nutrition, budgeting and finance. Family Support Center - Provides services, programs and information to families and individuals in need of assistance. Food Pantries - Provides food for families and individuals in need. Sweet Dreams Bed Program - Provides beds for children, the elderly and individuals with disabilities who are in need of a bed. VITA -Provides free federal and Georgia income tax preparation for those below the $48,000 household income threshold. Temporary Housing - Offers housing for women and their children on a temporary basis. Thrift Stores - Provides various items at an affordable price to those within the Atlanta community. Uplift - Provides assistance to families or individual over a longer period of time National Car Donation Program - Cars are often given to individuals who are in need of transportation Pharmacy Program - Offers assistance to individuals in need of obtaining prescription medication. For more information about the services and programs offered, call (678) 892-6160.
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