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Great Resources to Community Non-Profits

Community Help List (LSP)

Community Resource Directory

ADDICTION HELP 

Abba House

We help by providing a safe place where addicted, abused, or otherwise broken women can find God's love, forgiveness, peace, and a new life. 

678-208-2000

http://www.abbahouse.com

Alcoholics Anonymous

Learning a new way of life without alcohol, and making it work one day at a time.

770-886-0696

http://www.aa.org

Al-Anon / Alateen

To help them, you have to help yourself first.

770-887-4851

http://www.al-anon.alateen.org

No Longer Bound

Offers a 10-month, faith-based, Regeneration Program for adult males age 18 and up.

770-886-7873

http://www.nolongerbound.com

AUTOMOTIVE HELP

Women’s Automotive Connection

Provides automotive advice, assistance, and service to those who do not have the time or expertise to deal with problems surrounding the maintenance or repair of their vehicle. This is not a free service.

770-722-5211

http://www.womensautomotiveconnection.com

Clothing                 

Angel’s Closet

Free clothing for women and children.

770-489-8000

The Place of Forsyth County

Provides emergency basic needs. Residents in need of assistance should call the program office for an appointment and to learn what information will be required.

770-887-1098

http://www.theplaceofforsyth.com

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Forsyth County Family Haven

To provide safe, temporary shelter, individual crisis support, and referral services for victims of violence.

Hot Line 770-887-1121

http://www.family-haven.org

Forsyth County Domestic Violence Task Force

The Task Force meets bi-monthly to discuss issues within the community as they relate to Domestic Violence.  Through professionals and the community working together we strive to alleviate domestic violence in Forsyth.

678-513-5936

http://forsythdvtf.vpweb.com

EDUCATION

GA College 411

Links career / college / financial aid research

http://www.gacollege411.org

Gainesville State College

http://www.gsc.edu/about/Pages/ default.aspx

Lanier Technical College

http://www.laniertech.edu/index.asp

Lanier Technical College – GED Program

770-781-6987

http://www.laniertech.edu/adult-literacy_/adult-literacy.asp?m=9

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Ninth District Opportunity

Basic emergency services, utility help

770-889-9420

http://www.ndo.org/Web/FORSYTH.htm

St. Vincent Depaul Society House

Financial, Housing and medical assistance; help with utilities and rent

678-947-0677

http://www.svdpusa.org

The Place of Forsyth County

Provides emergency basic needs

Residents in need of assistance should call the program office for an appointment and to learn what information will be required.

770-887-1098

http://www.theplaceofforsyth.com

United Way of Forsyth County

Non-profit referral agency

770-781-4110

http://www.unitedwayforsyth.com

FOOD PANTRIES & DISCOUNT GROCERS

Angel Food Ministries

To provide food for friends and neighbors who were struggling financially.

Go to website to find closest distributor

http://www.angelfoodministries.com

Freedom Tabernacle

2160 Freedom Pkwy. Cumming, GA 30041

Distribute Food 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month.

770-887-4679

http://www.freedomtabernacle.org


FOOD PANTRIES & DISCOUNT GROCERS (CONTINUED)
Concord Baptist Church

6905 Concord Road Cumming, GA 30028

Distribute food 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Thursday of each month in the Family Life Center. 

770-887-9482

http://www.cbccumming.com

Cumming First United Methodist Church

770 Canton Highway, Cumming, GA 30040

Food pantry open on Wednesday's from 9:00 am -11:00 am.

770-889-4580

http://www.cfumcga.com

Discount Grocers

J & M - 105 Enterprise Dr. (by Mr. Swiss)

678-873-5016

Grocery Garage

570 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Cumming, GA 30041

Open Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Act Together Ministries

Serves single moms.  They offer birthday and Christmas sponsorship, clothing, food, school supplies, and family events.

http://wwww.actogetherministries.org

The Angel Connection

Connecting single mothers with God’s resources – bible study

678-965-4567

http://www.angel-connection.org

Forsyth County Community Connection

Link to Non-profits in our community

770-205-1701

http://connectforsyth.org

Garden of Empowerment

To help women of divorce move forward with their lives by providing a safe place for emotional healing and growth.

770-815-2628

http://www.gardenofempowerment.org

Mentor Me North Georgia (Formerly Big Brothers / Big Sisters)

To help children reach their potential through mentoring relationships with responsible adults. Mentor Me matches children ages 6 – 12 that are primarily from single-parent families.

678-341-8028

http://www.mentormenorthga.org

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Department of Labor - GA

Resume help, job links, file for unemployment

http://www.dol.state.ga.us

Division of Family and Children Services

Emergency services, food stamps, TANF, subsidized childcare, Medicaid, protective services, food baskets at holidays and training, etc. Call for an appointment or walk in.

426 Canton Hwy., Cumming, GA

770-781-6700

http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHS-DFCS

Division of Family and Children Services

Child support enforcement

http://ocss.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHS-OCSE

Office of Child Support Enforcement

For custodial parents who receive TANF benefits

770-781-6762

HOUSING

GA Homeless Shelters

http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/ georgia.html

Housing Authority of the City of Cumming

Low rent public housing

770-887-5331

HUD Public Housing Program

http://www.hud.gov/renting/phprog.cfm

I’m in a Family Receiving Homes

Provide Emergency Homes And Supportive Services To Homeless Women & Children.
http://www.inafamily.org

Lanier Area Habitat for Humanity

Housing for low income families; must be able to afford mortgage payment (@300 per month) and must be willing to put in approx. 300 hours of service on own home.

770-886-4939

http://www.habitat.org

LEGAL SERVICES

Georgia Legal Services Program offers free legal help to low-income residents. The GLSP does not handle criminal cases. For an appointment, call 770-535-5717 between 9 and 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

MEDICAL

Georgia Highlands Medical Center

Our services cover the entire spectrum of modern medicine.  Our offices are open to the general public, adults and children, regardless of residence or income. Call today for an appointment: 

770-887-1668

http://www.georgiahighlandsmedical.org

Forsyth County Health Dept.

Sliding scale; see resource book for list of services and pricing; dental for children

M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; by apt. or walk in: 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA

770-781-6900

PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER

Whispering Hope

Women’s resource and pregnancy center

770-889-9070

http://www.whisperinghope.org

We bring our educational resources and knowledge to women and help them on their next step towards furthering their education.

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