Community-Based Financial Assistance

Facing a financial issue? Need assistance in coping with the pressure of your financial situation? The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) offers individual counseling, career counseling, basic budgeting and emotional support. For more information, call (404) 727-WELL.

In addition to FSAP, there are many local resources available to community members, including:

Organization Service Contact Information

Emory Alliance Credit Union

Provides “Member Express” emergency hardship loans up to $750

(404) 329-6415

Jewish Family & Career Services

Provides comprehensive programs and services that strengthen the Jewish family in all of its contemporary forms and lifestyles

Dunwoody Office

(770) 677-9300

Cobb Office

(404) 933-0081

Buckhead Christian Ministries

Faith-based, nonprofit organization that provides compassionate, emergency assistance to individuals and families in the Atlanta area

(404) 239-0058

Christian Ministry Center USA

Operation Blessing provides limited financial assistance for rent or mortgage payments, emergency needs in situations of catastrophic loss, and utility bills

(678) 986-2041

email: cmc-usa@juno.com

Resource Service Ministries, Inc.

This subsidiary of the Salvation Army provides assistance to families in need

(404) 728-1341

United Way

Provides the tools and skills necessary to maximize income, build savings and gain assets

(404) 527-7200

The Sullivan Center

Education, and assistance for rent, utilities, employment, etc.

(404) 753-0531

St Vincent de Paul Society

Financial, material, educational and spiritual support to those in need regardless of background or faith

(678) 832-6163

Angel Food Ministries

Food for those who are struggling financially

(770) 267-7015

(888) 819-3745

Homeownership Preservation Foundation

Free counseling when you’re facing foreclosure

(800) 995-HOPE (4673)

Avvo

Ask a real lawyer about foreclosure, credit or bankruptcy issues

 

HUD

Provides valuable information on steps related to avoiding foreclosure

Atlanta Regional Office

(404) 331-5136

Avoid Foreclosure

Facing Loss of Home

Consumer Credit Counseling Service

Call to get help stopping the phone calls, preventing foreclosures, reducing interest rates, and lowering monthly payments

(800) 251-2227

Email: info@CredAbility.org.

Care One Credit Counseling

Helps people get out of debt the smart way

(888) 888-CARE

National Foundation of Credit Counseling

Immediate assistance for homeowners who want to avoid foreclosure or are concerned about their ability to make their mortgage payments

(800) 388-2227

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