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Utility Rent Assistance

Offering emergency rent and utility assistance to keep families who are struggling to pay basic bills in their homes.

Each day throughout Metro Atlanta, The Salvation Army Financial Emergency Services Centers provide emergency and life-sustaining assistance with food, clothing, rent/mortgage, utilities, school supplies, and furniture to individuals and families facing a financial crisis.

If you are currently facing a personal or financial crisis, you may schedule an appointment at your nearest Salvation Army Financial Emergency Services Center or call 211 for a list of other Metro Area resources.

211 is a toll-free, 24-hour referral line hosted by the United Way of Metro Atlanta. If you need financial emergency assistance, please call The Salvation Army Corps in your county or find a location.


The Salvation Army Financial Emergency Assistance Centers

Clayton and Fayette Counties
130 Spring Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236
404-486-2888

Cobb/Douglas Counties
202 Waterman Street SE
Marietta, GA 30060
404-486-2888

DeKalb County
3500 Sherrydale Lane
Decatur, GA 30032
404-486-2888

Fulton County
Atlanta Red Shield & Harbor Light Corps
469 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-486-2888

Gwinnett County
3455 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
404-486-2888


Metropolitan Atlanta Area Command Utility Rent Assistance Information

Utility, Mortgage, and Rent Assistance at Metropolitan Atlanta Area Command

Facing financial hardship and struggling to pay your rent or utility bills? The Salvation Army is here to help. We understand the stress and anxiety that financial difficulties can cause, and we’re committed to providing support to those in need in our community.

Our dedicated local team works closely with area individuals and families to assess their specific needs and connect them with appropriate resources. We offer a variety of assistance programs designed to help our neighbors find or maintain housing stability and avoid homelessness.

By providing timely financial assistance, we aim to alleviate the burden of overdue or unexpected utility, rent, and housing costs, allowing individuals and families to focus on other essential needs. Our goal is to enable people in our community to overcome financial crises and housing stability challenges to build a stronger future. 

If you’re struggling to make ends meet, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help.

How You Can Help

You can help support individuals and families in need by:

  • Donating: Your financial support helps us provide essential services to those in need.

By working together, we can help our neighbors pay their bills and support their families.

Find rent help and utility assistance  if you’re struggling to pay your bills

Find rent help and utility assistance if you’re struggling to pay your bills

The Salvation Army understands the impact of unexpected life changes that can affect household income and lead to housing instability. Maybe you lost your job. Maybe you’re a senior living on a fixed income. Maybe you’re living with a long-term disability. If so, we are here for you. Throughout the country, The Salvation Army’s emergency assistance programs are helping families with rent assistance and utility help so they can keep the power and water on, fill prescriptions, and access transportation when necessary. The Salvation Army connects people with the resources they need to help their families stay afloat.

Stats

1,575,098

households in America were provided with financial assistance, including housing, Medical, utilities, transportation and more

7.6 million

renters are at risk of eviction every year open_in_new

22.9 million

American households pay more than half their income for rent, often forgoing necessities, like food or medicine open_in_new

Help build a safe space for a kid to grow, learn, and build lifelong skills.

Help build a safe space for a kid to grow, learn, and build lifelong skills.

By donating to support rent and utility assistance programs, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community, ensuring they have a safe place to call home.

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