Find community and resources with the following organizations and efforts. This page is updated twice a week. While Georgia Equality has not worked with or vetted each organization, effort or campaign listed, we are excited to promote resources and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people. Please do your own research before providing any organization with personal information or resources. Let us know if you would like to be listed as a resource.
Health:
The Georgia Department of Public Health created a COVID-19 page with updates from the governor, information on how to prevent the spread of the virus and other guidance for individuals during this public health emergency. They also have a daily status report site to track confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.
Unemployment:
The Georgia Department of Labor is providing online access to unemployment services, partial claim access for employers and other reemployment services. You can learn how to file unemployment and other claims here.
Meals:
Many Georgia families will be able to pick up school meals for their children during state-mandated closures. Georgia Public Broadcasting has compiled a list of school districts and their meal pick-up procedures. You can find that list here.
FoodFinder also provides an easy tool to locate free food resources. You’ll find pantries, ministry services, co-ops and more by searching your zip code.
JC&FS: Kosher Food Pantry & Financial Assistance. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please make an appointment during these hours by calling (770) 677-9389. For financial assistance, call: (770) 677-9389. For transportation services call: (770) 677- 9339
Atlanta Survival Program: Fill out this form to request free grocery delivery through a volunteer network. Organized by Food Not Bombs
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is providing food distribution this Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church’s Family Life Center, 6400 Woodrow Rd. in Stonecrest.
Goodr is providing breakfast and lunch pick ups for APS students through five sites. Goodr is also offering apartment deliveries. Lastly, Goodr is seeking donations to sponsor additional pick-up and delivery services for families. All the details: https://www.goodr.co/
Housing:
Gateway Center
The Gateway Center provides shelter, showers, laundry facilities, among other services. For help, visit their website or call (404) 215-6600.
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF): Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation’s physical offices are currently closed, but they are still providing legal support for housing and domestic violence/intimate partner abuse remotely. For legal help with landlord-tenant issues (including evictions), you can call their main intake line at (404) 521-0790 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.
AA:
AA Phone Meetings: http://aaphonemeetings.org/
A directory of phone-based meetings available 7 days a week
Al-Anon:
Pause A While – (425) 436-6360 Access Code: 422932#
Phone-based recovery meetings held every day at 2 pm EST
Legal Support:
Legal Aid Atlanta: https://atlantalegalaid.org/
Legal Aid Atlanta is continuing to offer free civil legal aid for low-income people across metro Atlanta. Their offices are tentatively closed until March 30th, but they can still be reached by phone and email.
Domestic Violence:
Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV): As of March 18th, PADV shelter locations are still open. They are doing stringent testing to ensure safety against COVID-19 in their shelters. They are also available to provide resources and support through their 24/7 hotline. 24/7 Hotline – (404) 873-1766
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF): Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation’s physical offices are currently closed, but they are still providing legal support for housing and domestic violence/intimate partner abuse remotely. For assistance with obtaining a Temporary Protection Order (TPO), call 404-612-4324 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Fulton Family Court has deemed TPO Court to be essential.
National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233
The National Domestic Violence Hotline can provide 24/7 support by phone or online at: https://www.thehotline.org/
Education:
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has a comprehensive resource page for COVID-19 that includes the latest state news, school closure information, online learning resources and more. GaDOE is also adding individual school district COVID-19 resource pages as more are created.
Make Music Count
Make Music Count (MMC) is a fun and interactive app that combines math concepts with piano playing to help kids improve their problem-solving skills. Founded by a former math teacher, Make Music Count includes lessons for students from 3rd to 12th grade and can improve skill mastery by 28%.
Financial Assistance:
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP): https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap?fbclid=IwAR05gnSmK2wdgpoYvlS943QI4ghyLEnkrtcUv6lDwqlHlxezSyab2h6HLNY
The Bartender Emergency Assistance Program is offering financial support to bartenders and spouses and children of bartenders who have been financially impacted by COVID-19.
Freelancers (if not covered by state unemployment income):
FEMA Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Freelancers who are not covered by their state’s unemployment insurance may apply.
Musicians:
Grammy MusiCares Emergency Financial Assistance Program
This program offers financial assistance for medical expenses including doctor, dental and hospital bills, prescriptions, addiction recovery treatment, psychotherapy, treatment for HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other critical illnesses, as well as basic living expenses such as rent and utilities.
Musicians Foundation
Will soon be launching a CV19 Emergency Aid Grant Program to give eligible applicants modest grants up to $200.
Equal Sound – Corona Relief Fund
Fund for musicians who have lost gigs due to COVID-19. Up to $500.
Artists:
List of Financial Assistance/Resources from Creative Capital
Atlanta Artist Lost Gig Fund
The Atlanta Artist Lost Gig Fund provides financial assistance for artists in Atlanta with unmet needs due to canceled gigs. Up to $500
Creators:
Creator Fund: Support of up to $500 for creators, for living expenses
Apply for up to $500 financial support for creators to help with living expenses.
Food Service Workers:
Giving Kitchen
The Giving Kitchen provides financial assistance for food service workers impacted by illness, injury, or disaster.
General:
COVID-19 Financial Hardship Grant
Grant for anyone experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Must provide a photocopy of Photo ID, proof of financial standing (previous 2 months of bank statements, and proof of address (utility bill).
Small Businesses:
Facebook is starting a grant program for small businesses. More news to come soon.
SBA Disaster Loans
The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest, long-term disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters. COVID-19 is considered an economic disaster by SBA.
City of Atlanta/Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund
The City of Atlanta has created a fund for small businesses offering $5,000 – $30,000 loans with 0% interest and deferred payments for 3 – 6 months.
Organizations:
Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund
Funds raised will focus on organizations providing crucial services to high-risk audiences including seniors, families with children who normally receive free or reduced meals at school, families in need of childcare, homeowners and renters at risk for eviction, and hourly/low-wage workers.
Multilingual Support:
Multilingual resources about COVID-19
CDC Prevention flyer into 19 different languages.
Growing list of resources for low-income and immigrant community members in the Atlanta/Metro-Atlanta region.
Resource Finder (Spanish) provided by the Latino Community Fund Georgia