Resources

There are many local community resources for various needs throughout Gwinnett County. Start by clicking the icons below, and reach out to each partner to seek the help you need.

If you’re in need of something not listed on this page, please contact us to see if we’re able to assist you.

Clothing

Food

Housing & Homelessness

Utilities

Employment

Health & Wellness

(addiction, COVID-19, domestic violence, sexual health)

Cancer

Seniors

Specialty

(baby, education, incarceration, transportation, veterans)

CLOTHING

Lawrenceville First Baptist Church Clothing Mission
165 South Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 963-5121 | [email protected]
lawrencevillefirst.org/city/clothing-mission
Serving Lawrenceville (30043, 30044, 30045, 30046, 30049) and Dacula (30019)
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 9am-11:30am
First contact the Lawrenceville Co-op to obtain a voucher. Co-Op clients can receive a clothing voucher during food distribution times. You must receive food service from the Co-Op to qualify.

Lilburn Cooperative Ministry
5329 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 931-8333 | [email protected]
lilburnco-op.org/programs
Serving Lilburn (30047), Stone Mountain (30087), and the Gwinnett County portion of Tucker (30084) that is located below Lawrenceville Highway.
Certain requirements apply. Visit website for full details.

FOOD

FoodFinder
foodfinder.us/

Gwinnett County Food Security Resources
gwinnettcounty.com/foodsecurityresources

  • Mobile food distribution – Contactless drive-thru available twice a month at select park locations throughout the year.
  • Summer Meals Program – Provides free meals to children ages 18 and younger and adults ages 19 and older with physical or mental impairment.
Gwinnett County Co-ops

Duluth Cooperative
3395 Fox St NW, P.O. Box 1974, Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 623-9563 | [email protected]
Serving Duluth (30096, 30097)
By appointment only: duluthco-op.org/calendar/
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10am-2pm

Lawrenceville Cooperative Food Bank Ministry
52 Gwinnett Drive, Suite C, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046
(770) 339-7887 | [email protected]
lawrencevilleco-op.org
Serving Lawrenceville (30043, 30044, 30045, 30046, 30049) and Dacula (30019)
Monday: 5pm-7pm and Wednesday & Friday: 9am – 12pm

Lilburn Cooperative Ministry
5329 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 931-8333 | [email protected]
lilburnco-op.org/programs
Serving Lilburn (30047), Stone Mountain (30087), and the Gwinnett County portion of Tucker (30084) that is located below Lawrenceville Highway.
Certain requirements apply. Visit website for full details.

Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries
500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510, Norcross, GA 30071
770-263-0013 | [email protected]
ourncm.org/how-we-help
Serving Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and the Gwinnett County portion of Tucker and Doraville.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-2pm; Tuesday: 4pm-7pm (Drive-up); 3rd Saturday: 10am-1pm

North Gwinnett Cooperative
4395 Commerce Drive, Buford, Georgia 30518
(770) 271-9793
northgwinnettcoop.org/services
Serving Buford (30515, 30519), Sugar Hill (30518), Suwanee (30024), and the Gwinnett County portions of Auburn (30011), Braselton (30517), and Hoschton (30548).
Monday: 6pm-8pm, Wednesday-Friday: 10am-2pm

Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry
55 Grayson Industrial Pkwy, Grayson, GA 30017
(770) 985-5229 | [email protected]
segwinnettcoop.org/get-assistance
Serving Grayson (30017), Snellville (30039, 30078), and Loganville (Gwinnett/30052).
Monday: 4pm-7pm (Drive-up), Wednesday & Friday: 9am-12pm (Inside service)

Church Food Pantries

12 Wells of Elim Church
3474 S. Scales Road, Suwanee, GA 30024
(470) 485-1078 | [email protected]
12wellsmbc.org/
Register for the food pantry: e1r1.org/community-food-party/

Cross Point Church, CarePointe Food Pantry
1800 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30097
678-802-7222 | [email protected]
crosspointechurch.com/carepointe
Wednesday and Saturdays: 9:30am-12:30pm
Photo ID and proof of address are required

The Fountain Church Food Pantry
1985 Old Fountain Rd., Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 339-0017 | [email protected]
thefountain.church/community
Mondays: 5pm-6:30pm

Friendship Baptist Church, The Friendship Market Pantry
3375 Church Street, Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 497-8227 | [email protected]
fbcduluth.org/
Fridays: 3pm-5pm, Saturdays: 11:30am-12:30pm

GracePointe Community Church
311 Oakland Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 995-5812 | [email protected]
gracepte.com/
Saturdays: 1pm

Gwinnett Community Church, There’s Hope for the Hungry
2516 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 979-1864
gwinnettcommunitychurch.com
Second Tuesdays: 10am-1pm

The Pantry at Hamilton Mill
1450 Pine Road, Dacula, GA 30019
[email protected]
tphm.org
Saturdays, 8am-10:30am

Hebron Baptist Church
202 Hebron Church, Dacula GA 30019
770-962-3671 | [email protected]
By appointment only: hebronchurch.ministryplatform.cloud/needconnect

Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church
182 Hunter Street NW, Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-5475
hmbchurch.net/
Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30am-1:30pm

Mt. Zion
1525 Scenic Hwy N, Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 972-5020 | [email protected]
mzsnellville.com/
4th Wednesday of the Month: 10:30am-1pm

New Mercies Christian Church, Mercy Seed Resource Center
4000 Five Forks Trickum Rd. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 925-8600 x 117 | [email protected]
newmerciescc.org/mercy-seed-community-pantry/
Call for information

Overcomer’s House
2114 Fountain Square, Snellville, GA 30078
(678) 615-7714
myovercomershouse.com/services
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 12pm-2pm
Register online 

Satisfeed at North Metro Baptist Church
1026 Old Peachtree Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(470) 202-8114 | [email protected]
satisfeed.org
Saturdays: 9am-11am

South Hall Community Pantry
4211 Walnut Street, Oakwood, GA 30566
(678) 865-6588 | [email protected]
shcfp.org/
Hall county residents
​​Mondays: 4pm-6pm; Thursdays & Saturdays: 10am-12pm

StreetWise Georgia, Inc.
1770 Cedars Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(678) 985-9915 | [email protected]
streetwisegeorgia.org
Call to make appointment Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or book appointment online.

The Quinn House
555 Hurricane Shoals Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 962-0470
thequinnhouse.com
By appointment only. Call to request a food box. Proof of address is required.

There’s Hope for the Hungry
Various locations
thereshopeforthehungry.org/locations
(678) 513-9400
Visit website for more information.

HOUSING

Homeowner Resource Center
Provides a centralized source for resources, education, and services for current and aspiring homeowners.
128 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 589-0270 | [email protected]
gwinnetthousing.org

Homelessness

Covenant House
1559 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 589-0163
covenanthouse.org/homeless-shelters/atlanta-georgia
Covenant House Georgia (CHGA) provides emergency shelter and more for young people facing homelessness and human trafficking.

Family Promise of Athens-Clarke County
355 Pulaski Street, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 425-1881 | [email protected]
familypromiseathens.org
A non-profit organization committed to providing housing supports to families with children who are facing or experiencing the crisis of homelessness.

Family Promise of Gwinnett County
3495 B Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 376-8950 | [email protected]
familypromisegwinnett.org
Family Promise prevents and ends homelessness for families with children and helps them achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. 

Gwinnett Housing Corporation – LiveNorcross Shelter Assistance
Motel voucher assistance for homelessness due to COVID-19
LiveNorcross Website & LiveNorcross Application

HomeFirst Gwinnett
5320 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 847-6765 | [email protected]
homefirstgwinnett.org/
This organization will provide a homeless verification form: HFG Pre-Screen 2022

HomeStretch
89 Grove Way, Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 642-9185
homestretch.org/get-help
HomeStretch offers working homeless families a proven path toward financial stability, improved employment, stronger family relationships and permanent affordable housing.

Home of Hope
850 Tuggle Road Buford, GA 30519
(678) 546-87703
homeofhopegcs.org
Home of Hope offers a 3- to 12-month transitional living program for children and their moms experiencing homelessness. Families receive room and board, customized plans and life skills training — all the resources needed to become independent and successful.

Hope Atlanta
458 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Building B, Terrace Level, Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 817-7070 | [email protected]
hopeatlanta.org
HOPE Atlanta seeks to prevent and end homelessness by empowering clients to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

My Sister’s Place
2480 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Unit 4, Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-5111 | [email protected]
my-sisters-place.org
A Christ-centered shelter that restores hope for single women and mothers with children who are experiencing homelessness. They help rebuild stability by providing a loving and welcoming environment, spiritual growth opportunities, community connections, and life-skills training to support the journey to housing independence.

Operation Rally Point (Veterans)
137 North Midland, Monroe, GA 30655
(470) 833-7862 | [email protected]
oprallypoint.org
Provide immediate access to lodging and triage Veterans in crisis for additional services.

Rainbow Village
3427 Duluth Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 497-1888
rainbowvillage.org
Rainbow Village provides safe, affordable housing for up to 30 families for up to two years. Residents of Rainbow Village have a safe housing community where dignity, self-respect, and hope are restored.

Safe Care Homes Group, Inc.
3379 Peachtree Road NE, Suite # 555, Atlanta GA 30326
(404) 431-7271 | [email protected]
safecarehomesgroup.com
Their mission is to provide safe, affordable and quality all-inclusive living environments to all of those who are in need including the most vulnerable or impacted communities in Georgia and the Greater Atlanta Metro area.

St. Vincent dePaul Motel to Home Program Assistance
(678) 892-6160 | [email protected]
Motel to Home Program & Motel to Home Application
Helps families move from extended-stay motels to more stable housing

View Point Health
175 Gwinnett Drive #330, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 209-2411
myviewpointhealth.org/about/programs-a-to-z/
VPH Housing Assistance Pre-Application

Transitional Housing

Judy House Ministry
2900 University Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 752-8731 | [email protected]
judyhouse.org
Transitional Housing services for those who’ve been released from corrective programs and those chronically homeless in the Greater Gwinnett area. It’s a family-setting safe house environment with relational support, tools, and hope to establish people through the transitional process to gain a foothold as they reintegrate back into the community.

Morning Glory Transitional Home
(678) 628-3830 | [email protected]
Women (no children/no current pregnancies)
Residential Application

Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries
500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510, Norcross, GA 30071
770-263-0013 | [email protected]
ourncm.org/how-we-help/emergency-housing/
Serving Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Doraville, Tucker in Gwinnett County.
Short term assistance in covering the cost of a hotel for one week if you meet certain specific criteria. Visit website for full details.

NSPIRE Outreach
1305 Lakes Pkwy, Suite 121, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
1-800-775-9020 | [email protected]
nspireoutreach.org
Single people
Interviews

  • In-person: every Tuesday, 9am-11am, applicants must arrive by 10AM
  • Via Zoom: Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
  • Call or email to confirm time for an interview.

St. Vincent dePaul House of Dreams
(678) 892-6188 | [email protected]
svdpgeorgia.org/what-we-do/housing/transitional-housing-programs/
Women, 25yrs+, no children
House of Dreams Application

Transforming You, Inc. – Transitional Housing Program
(470) 690-5999 | [email protected]
transformingyouinc.org/re-entry-program
Provides short-term housing assistance in the form of safe, affordable rental accommodations to offer stability for men, women, and families.

UTILITIES

Lawrenceville Response Center / City of Lawrenceville / Lawrenceville Utilities
lawrencevilleutilities.com/229/Payment-Assistance
Serving Lawrenceville (30046), rental assistance only
Each applicant must provide verifiable documents for a loss of income/employment and must also be able to show proof of finding employment.

Lilburn Cooperative Ministry
5329 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 931-8333 | [email protected]
lilburnco-op.org/programs
Serving Lilburn (30047), Stone Mountain (30087), and the Gwinnett County portion of Tucker (30084) that is located below Lawrenceville Highway.
Certain requirements apply. Visit website for full details.

Low-Income Utility Assistance Program
pcaction.org/get-support/utility-assistance/
Provides a one-time payment toward water or wastewater, heating, and/or cooling bill. Visit website for full details and to apply.

Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries
500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510, Norcross, GA 30071
770-263-0013 | [email protected]
ourncm.org/how-we-help
Serving Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and the Gwinnett County portion of Tucker and Doraville.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-2pm; Tuesday: 4pm-7pm (Drive-up); 3rd Saturday: 10am-1pm

North Gwinnett Cooperative
4395 Commerce Drive, Buford, Georgia 30518
(770) 271-9793
northgwinnettcoop.org/services
Serving Buford (30515, 30519), Sugar Hill (30518), Suwanee (30024), and the Gwinnett County portions of Auburn (30011), Braselton (30517), and Hoschton (30548).
Monday: 6pm-8pm, Wednesday-Friday: 10am-2pm

Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry
55 Grayson Industrial Pkwy, Grayson, GA 30017
(770) 985-5229 | [email protected]
segwinnettcoop.org/get-assistance
Serving Grayson (30017), Snellville (30039, 30078), and Loganville (Gwinnett/30052).
Monday: 4pm-7pm (Drive-up), Wednesday & Friday: 9am-12pm (Inside service)

EMPLOYMENT

Better Work Gwinnett
Job opportunities, job fairs, and local events
betteropportunity.org/better-work-gwinnett/

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Addiction

Navigate Recovery Gwinnett
52 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 743-1808 | [email protected]
navigaterecoverygwinnett.org
Aids addiction sufferers and their families, acting as a connector, and guiding individuals to the appropriate care for their recovery so they can find wellness and thrive.

Cancer

AngelHair, Inc
18166 Minnetonka Blvd, Deephaven, MN 55391
(952) 476-2125 | [email protected]
angelhairforcancer.org/
AngelHair, Inc. is a nonprofit with a mission to provide 100% no cost wigs to women suffering hair loss due to cancer drugs and/or treatments.

Beyond The Ribbon Inc
2100 Riverside Parkway, Suite 128 #190, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043
(404) 274-2024 | [email protected]
beyondtheribboninc.org
Beyond The Ribbon’s mission is to advocate for support and resources beyond the diagnosis of Cancer, to educate, inspire hope, cultivate awareness and empower individuals throughout their journey and beyond.

CancerCare
275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, 10001
(800) 813‑HOPE (4673) | 
cancercare.org/
Cancer Care provides free, professional emotional and practical support for anyone affected by cancer.

Changing Lane’s Foundation (CLF), Inc.
2090 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Ste-A-638, Lawrenceville, GA 30024
(770) 298-2000 | [email protected]
changinglanesfoundation.org
Changing Lanes Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit foundation committed to supporting breast cancer communities and educating about early detection of Breast Cancer.

Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education
georgiacancerinfo.org/cancer-resources/wigs-prostheses

I Will Survive
PO Box 81364, Atlanta, GA 30366
(404) 483-8503 | [email protected]
iwillsurviveinc.org
I Will Survive’s mission is to provide economic support, prevention education, and health & wellness services to those at higher risk and affected by breast cancer.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 930, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(877) NCCS-YES | [email protected]
canceradvocacy.org
NCCS’ mission is to advocate for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. Founded by and for cancer survivors, NCCS created the widely accepted definition of survivorship and defines someone as a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life.

tlc by The American Cancer Association
TLC c/o Eagle One, P.O. Box 62244, Cincinnati, OH 45262
(800) 850-9445 | [email protected]
tlcdirect.org/
tlc offers products (wigs, hairpieces, headwear, and mastectomy products) for women coping with breast cancer or any cancer treatment that causes hair loss as well as advice on how to use these products.

COVID-19 Test Kits

Gwinnett Coalition
750 S. Perry Street, Suite 312, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(470) 799-0535 | gwinnettcoalition.org
Promotes COVID-19 vaccine, educates about COVID-19, and provides at-home test kits.
Contact Vanessa Orduna Zarazua ([email protected]) to request an at-home test kit.

Domestic Violence

Partnership Against Domestic Violence
24hr crisis line: (404) 873-1766 | [email protected]
padv.org
Connects individuals personally impacted by domestic violence with comprehensive services (such as emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and community support groups) designed to facilitate safety and the journey to a violence-free life.

Peace Place Inc.
24hr assistance: (706) 387-0100
peaceplaceinc.org
Peace Place Inc. offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, safety planning, educational presentations, and children/teen services to women experiencing domestic violence.

General

Dispatch Health
dispatchhealth.com/locations/ga/atlanta
DispatchHealth arrives fully equipped to test and treat everything an urgent care can, at the same cost as an urgent care visit.

Operation Shiny Teeth
(813) 364-4297 | [email protected]
operationshinyteeth.org
Operation Shiny Teeth partners with foster care agencies and Divisions of Family and Children Services to fulfill the need for new toothbrushes and toothpaste as children arrive at their assigned homes.

Sexual Health

Someone Cares of Atlanta, Inc.
1950 Spectrum Circle, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30067
(678) 921-2706 | [email protected]
S1Catl.org
Engages, educates, and empowers individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other health disparities to achieve better health outcomes by eliminating barriers to culturally sensitive services, building a network for underserved groups, and increasing client resiliency.

CANCER

AngelHair, Inc
18166 Minnetonka Blvd, Deephaven, MN 55391
(952) 476-2125 | [email protected]
angelhairforcancer.org/
AngelHair, Inc. is a nonprofit with a mission to provide 100% no cost wigs to women suffering hair loss due to cancer drugs and/or treatments.

Beyond The Ribbon Inc
2100 Riverside Parkway, Suite 128 #190, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043
(404) 274-2024 | [email protected]
beyondtheribboninc.org
Beyond The Ribbon’s mission is to advocate for support and resources beyond the diagnosis of Cancer, to educate, inspire hope, cultivate awareness and empower individuals throughout their journey and beyond.

CancerCare
275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, 10001
(800) 813‑HOPE (4673) | 
cancercare.org/
Cancer Care provides free, professional emotional and practical support for anyone affected by cancer.

Changing Lane’s Foundation (CLF), Inc.
2090 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Ste-A-638, Lawrenceville, GA 30024
(770) 298-2000 | [email protected]
changinglanesfoundation.org
Changing Lanes Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit foundation committed to supporting breast cancer communities and educating about early detection of Breast Cancer.

Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education
georgiacancerinfo.org/cancer-resources/wigs-prostheses

I Will Survive
PO Box 81364, Atlanta, GA 30366
(404) 483-8503 | [email protected]
iwillsurviveinc.org
I Will Survive’s mission is to provide economic support, prevention education, and health & wellness services to those at higher risk and affected by breast cancer.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 930, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(877) NCCS-YES | [email protected]
canceradvocacy.org
NCCS’ mission is to advocate for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. Founded by and for cancer survivors, NCCS created the widely accepted definition of survivorship and defines someone as a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life.

tlc by The American Cancer Association
TLC c/o Eagle One, P.O. Box 62244, Cincinnati, OH 45262
(800) 850-9445 | [email protected]
tlcdirect.org/
tlc offers products (wigs, hairpieces, headwear, and mastectomy products) for women coping with breast cancer or any cancer treatment that causes hair loss as well as advice on how to use these products.

SENIORS

Gwinnett County Senior Services
(678) 377-4150
Gwinnett County Senior Services
Assists Gwinnett County residents age 60 or older (or their spouses) through education, support, referrals, and free or low-cost services. Seniors must apply and qualify for services, which may have waiting lists. However, seniors who demonstrate: economic need, social need, or frailty/institutional risk may receive priority. Seniors who do not qualify for services may receive information and referrals as applicable.
Services: in-home caregiving, housekeeping, home-delivered meals, transportation assistance

Buford Senior Center
Centerville Senior Center
Gwinnett Senior Services Center
Lawrenceville Senior Center
Norcross Senior Center
Snellville Satellite Congregate Senior Program

Care Patrol
Provides senior care options based on individual needs and preferences to ensure the quality of life for your loved one.
carepatrol.com

Empowerline
A resource for aging, disability, and caregiver needs in metro Atlanta.
(404) 463-3333
empowerline.org

Homeowner Resource Center – Older Adults Home Modification Programs
Makes safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of eligible low-income elderly Gwinnett County homeowners.
128 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 589-0270 | [email protected]
gwinnetthousing.org

Mending the Gap
585 Old Norcross Rd. Suite A, Lawrenceville GA 30046
404-729-5185 | 470-294-1078 | [email protected]
mending-the-gap.org
Provides seniors with one-on-one supportive services that will meet their basic needs, and alleviate isolation while creating healthy and fulfilling relationships.
Food pantry: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10am – 2pm FOR SENIORS ONLY OVER 60. Can sign up for auto pick up or delivery.

Overcomer’s House
2114 Fountain Square, Snellville, GA 30078
(678) 615-7714
myovercomershouse.com/services
Senior food boxes delivery program for homebound residents, 60 or older, in Gwinnett. By appointment only, call to make an appointment.

Project GRANDD
4282 Memorial Drive, Ste. B, Decatur, GA 30032
(470) 310-3458
[email protected]
isdd-home.org/project-grandd
Project GRANDD provides of supportive services to grandparents raising grandchildren or other relative children with developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions and learning and behavior disorders.

Seniors First of Georgia
2302 Parklake Dr. NE, Suite 522, Atlanta, GA 30345
(470) 545-2295 | [email protected]
seniorsfirstofgeorgia.org
Provides long-term support and services to help vulnerable older adults thrive and maintain their independence.

SPECIALTY

Rite Youth
Passage, Inc.
(404) 997-3073 | [email protected]
riteyouthpassage.com
With various experiences, perspectives and cultural inclusion, Rite Youth Passage, Inc cultivates opportunities for diverse males ages 11-17 to build relationships and a community that will transform and positively impact the world.

Baby Care

Helping Mamas
4487 Park Dr. Ste A1, Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 985.8010 | [email protected]
helpingmamas.org/programs
Helping Mamas collects and distributes essential child and baby items. They provide critical items like diapers, wipes, car seats, cribs, pack and plays, and more. They provide items for children birth to age 12.

Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools Homeless Education Program
437 Old Peachtree Rd. NW, Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 301-7270
gcpsk12.org/Page/25053
Ensures access to free, appropriate public education for children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Incarceration

Vital Signs Re-Entry
2550 Hamilton Mill Parkway Suite 300B, Buford, GA 30519
(404) 419-6264 | [email protected]
vitalsignsreentryministry.org/
Vital Signs helps to connect formerly incarcerated individuals to resource providers.
Services provided: spiritual empowerment, re-entry life coaching/forensic mentor opportunities, educational opportunities, employment opportunities, transportation services, and other basic necessities.

Transforming You, Inc. – Re-Entry Program
(470) 690-5999 | [email protected]
transformingyouinc.org/re-entry-program
Provides ex-offenders with the necessary resources, guidance, and support to help them make positive life changes, comply with probation requirements, and ultimately lead law-abiding, productive lives.

School Supplies

North Gwinnett Cooperative
4395 Commerce Drive, Buford, Georgia 30518
(770) 271-9793
northgwinnettcoop.org/register-for-school-supplies/
Serving Buford (30515, 30519), Sugar Hill (30518), Suwanee (30024), and the Gwinnett County portions of Auburn (30011), Braselton (30517), and Hoschton (30548).
Certain requirements apply. Visit website for full details.

Transportation

Empowerline
Online search tool for transportation services.
findservices.empowerline.org/

Georgia Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
Provides eligible members transportation needed to get to their medical appointments. To be eligible for these services, members must have no other means of transportation available and are only transported to those medical services covered under the Medicaid program.
medicaid.georgia.gov/programs/all-programs/non-emergency-medical-transportation

Lyft Jobs Access Program
lyft.com/lyftup/jobs-access/get-help
Check your eligibility for free Lyft rides to help you get to a job.

Ride Gwinnett Customer Services
3525 Mall Boulevard, Suite 5C, Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 822-5010
Gwinnett County Transit

Wheel Care GA
3485 S Puckett Rd, Buford, Georgia 30519
(678) 835-4800
Senior and disabled transportation services. Wheelcare GA can make your home wheelchair and disabled-friendly with installations that follow ADA guidelines.
wheelcarega.com/about-our-non-emergency-transportation-care/
Appointments required. No on-call or emergency service available.

Veterans

Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.
P.O. Box 92091, Atlanta GA, 30314
(678) 974-5989

anotherchanceofatlanta.org
Provides housing and support for Veterans as well as recovery support services to people in recovery and their families.

Georgia Department of Veterans Service
2 MLK Jr Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-2300 | Lawrenceville office: (404) 321-6111 | [email protected]
veterans.georgia.gov
Provides counsel, advice, and assistance to Georgia’s veterans and their families to receive the benefits they are entitled to under veteran’s laws.

Hire Heroes
13010 Morris Rd, Suite 175, Alpharetta, GA 30004
(844) 634-1520
hireheroesusa.org
Hire Heroes USA provides free job search assistance to U.S. military members, veterans and their spouses, and we help companies connect with opportunities to hire them.

Hope Atlanta
458 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Building B, Terrace Level, Atlanta, GA 30308
Antoinette Fields, SSVF Community Relations and Compliance Manager
(404) 989.5359 | [email protected]
hopeatlanta.org
HOPE Atlanta seeks to prevent and end homelessness by empowering clients to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

Lawrenceville Vet Center
930 River Centre Place, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 442-3082
va.gov/lawrenceville-vet-center
We offer confidential help for Veterans and service members at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.

Make the Connection (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
maketheconnection.net
Veterans and their loved ones talk about their experiences, challenges, and recovery.

Operation Rally Point
137 North Midland, Monroe, GA 30655
(470) 833-7862 | [email protected]
oprallypoint.org
Provide immediate access to lodging and triage Veterans in crisis for additional services.

Veterans Crisis Line (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Call 988 and select 1, or Text 838255
veteranscrisisline.net
If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring and qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

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