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Dear Kindezi Family,
Dear Kindezi Family,
Welcome to our Kindezi Schools Community Resource page! This is a space where geniuses, families, and community members can easily access resources to sustain and support their families. We hope that you find this helpful!
All underlined blue text is a web link for you to click on, which will take you directly to a web page with more information.
If you have any questions regarding any of these resources, or are aware of other resources that should be added, please contact your School Social Worker:
@O4W-Sophie King/kking@kindezi.org
@Gideons-Sophie King & Yvonne Davis
@West-Yvonne Davis/yadavis@kindezi.org
APS Cluster Resource Guides
APS Cluster Resource Guides
Various resources can be found within these guides, such as housing, clothing, food, financial assistance, etc.
MAP OF APS CLUSTERS-Use this to see which cluster your address falls under.
Douglass Cluster Resource Guide
Jackson Cluster Resource Guide
North Atlanta Cluster Resource Guide
South Atlanta Cluster Resource Guide
Therrell Cluster Resource Guide
Washington Cluster Resource Guide
Baby/Infant
Baby/Infant
For assistance with nutritional resources:
Georgia Women, Infant, Children (WIC) Program
For assistance with diapers and wipes:
Connect Fulton
Connect Fulton
Check out THIS COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY RESOURCE SITE for Fulton County residents. Thousands of resources related to just about anything like food, housing, financial assistance, education, childcare, healthcare, etc. Just type in your zip code. There are filters to customize available resources to find the best fit.
Employment
Employment
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.
Benefits.gov- helps point you to the right federal benefits that you may be eligible for.
Georgia Unemployment Application
WorkSource GA - Register at atlworks.org/eligibility or book an appointment at https://bit.ly/WSABookings. Still have questions? Contact Roscell Hall (One Stop Manager) at 404-546-3049. For all other general WorkSource Atlanta questions or concerns, contact Rachea Brooks at 404-354-4619.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)- Federally funded program. WIOA funds are available for dislocated workers, low-income individuals & out-of-school youth. The funds are administered specifically through services geared toward helping disadvantaged citizens obtain meaningful employment. WIOA provides assistance with:
Tuition and Fees
Textbooks
Program Supplies
Uniforms and Tools
Job Shadowing/Work Experience
*Additional support services are available based on individual eligibility and WIOA policy
*YOU CAN GET APPROVED UP TO $10,000 for a two-year continuing education program. TABE Test is WAIVED until further notice. YOU CAN ONLY APPLY IN THE COUNTY YOU LIVE IN - see list and phone numbers provided below:
WorkSource Atlanta
Atlanta, GA.
(404) 546-3000
Cobb County Workforce
Marietta, GA
(770) 528-4300
WorkSource DeKalb
Decatur, GA.
(404) 687-3400
WorkSource Georgia Mountains
Gainesville, GA · In Chattahoochee Center
(770) 538-2727
South Fulton Career Center
Employment center
College Park, GA
(404) 613-6800
City of Refuge Job Training Program
Schneider Opportunities- Offers a paid five-week training course at several facilities for individuals with a commercial learner’s permit — drive an automated transmission truck and take your skills test at Schneider’s facility. Fill out an application if available near you.
Schedule:
Weeks 1 & 2 - Classroom Instruction and on-the-job driving.
Weeks 3 & 4 - Go out with our training engineer where we will be doing 80% of the driving.
Week 5 - CDL road skills test preparation and final preparation to be turned over to operations.
You have Saturdays and Sundays off.
You spend two weeks total with a training engineer. They reimburse you for your meals if you keep your receipts during that time. They will also provide transportation if you are required to meet your training engineer away from where you currently live. It is two to a truck during training which is a great ratio.
Contact Terrance Henry -404-640-8926 henryt@schneider.com
Profile: http://sni.jobs/terrence
Carriers/Power Plus: www.schneider.com (DOT #/ Authority)
Urban League Rapid Employment- Please join the Urban League of Greater Atlanta for our virtual/online career fairs every Tuesday @ 11 am. These interactive virtual events allow job seekers to meet in a virtual environment using chat rooms, teleconferencing, webcasts, webinars and/or email to exchange information about job openings.
Register HERE!
Urban League of Greater Atlanta Entrepreneurship Center -Truist small business accelerator Program. Learn how to start and grow your business in 2022.
Register HERE!
Delta (Hartsfield Jackson Airport) Opportunities
Currently hiring for multiple positions: Baggage handler, Ramp Agent, Customer Service/Ticket Agent, and Cabin Service Agent. Starting pay $15.15 hour with benefits. Apply HERE! Must pass an assessment test, drug test, and background check for required positions to be considered for hire.
Top Search Engines for Employment
Temp to Permanent Hiring companies– various positions - construction, manufacturing, office professionals, skilled industrial, light industrial, hospitality, call center, accounting, finance, IT, engineering, etc.
ProLogistix –Warehouse, Light Industrial and Environmental Placement 2400 Centre Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30344 (404) 346-5313
Robert Half - Staffing Agency, General Employment Placement, Temporary Employment Agency · 3343 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA · (404) 443-0350
Diverse Staffing General Employment Services · 1514 E Cleveland Ave, Suite 120, East Point, GA · (404) 768-8449
Volt Service Group, IT, HR, Admin Placement. 1117 Perimeter Center West N Atlanta, GA 30303 (770) 321-6470
Express Employment Professionals, Hospitality, Warehouse and Administrative jobs. 910 Church St Suite 203 Decatur, GA 30030 (678) 515-3799
Dover Staffing (multiple positions/ multiple locations) 770-434-3040
Sodexo USA (multiple positions/ multiple locations) 678-290-6900
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
The Young Adult Guidance Center (YAGC), supported by funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is presently assisting individuals and families who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are an individual or a family residing in Fulton County and/or need help with any of the following emergency supportive services:
Food
Household supplies
Personal hygiene
Haircuts
Emergency assistance
Transportation
Minor car repair
Gas
MARTA cards
Minor household repairs
Certifications such as birth certificate or driver's license
Emergency shelter, hotel stays, and rooming house fees
Occupational, GED test, job training and educational enrollment fees
Clothing or tools needed for employment
Back to school supplies or clothing
Mental and physical assessments
Mentoring
Please contact the YAGC, Inc. for additional information by email at tarlamar@aol.com and provide the following:
Name
Age
Email
Current Address
Phone number
List or describe your current needs for any resources listed above
Modest Needs is dedicated to helping hourly workers impacted by the coronavirus, as well as others in need of short-term, hourly assistance. Provides support with financial/rental assistance, utilities, and food.
Girls Link Up Assistance - Need access to food, utility assistance, diapers, or transportation support. Click on the Assistance Link to request assistance through 3D Girls Inc. Since March 2020, 3D Girls, Inc. has supported over 500 women and girls who’ve experienced a lack of access to essential materials during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to strategically provide resources to families impacted by hardships, we have launched an Emergency Assistance Program. The purpose of this initiative is to provide emergency financial assistance and resources to families who are most vulnerable during these times.
Operation Hope Savings Account (Current APS Kinder and 1st Grade Families Only)-The HOPE Child Savings Account (CSA) program provides qualifying Atlanta Public Schools (APS) kindergartners with a free savings account and a one-time deposit of $50. The savings account, managed by Operation HOPE, will be a starting point for savings reserved for expenses related to post-secondary education and career preparation.
Utility Assistance
LIHEAP- See Flyer below
Heating Energy Assistant Team (HEAT)-Winter heating bills. Phone: 678-406-0212
Midtown Assistance Center: Provides rental and utility assistance and food resources. Assistance Line: 404-681-5777. Main Office: 404-681-0470
Please contact your current utility provider as they have programs for senior citizens (65+) as well as programs for helping make home improvements that can lower utility costs.
FY 2022 LIHEAP Flyer-FINAL (1).pdf
Find Help Georgia
Find Help Georgia
Find Help Georgia- Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be found here.
Food/Nutrition
Food/Nutrition
City of Atlanta Summer Meal Program
SNAP Benefits- a federally-funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food. A household may be one (1) person living alone, a family, or several unrelated individuals cohabitating who routinely purchase and prepare meals together.
Need assistance with signing up for SNAP? Check out https://www.mrelief.com/
To find additional food pantries, you can text FINDFOOD or COMIDA (Spanish) to 888 976-2232 and enter the zip code when prompted.
Food Finder (see flyer below for more information)
Atlanta Community Food Bank- (404) 892-3333
Meals on Wheels-meal delivery to elderly citizens in Atlanta. (404) 351-3889
Hosea Helps: 4779 Mindy St Atlanta, GA 30366. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 am-12 pm. AND:
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (or Until Supplies Last!)
WHAT: FREE bags of groceries (perishable and non-perishable goods)
WHERE: Hosea Helps Headquarters, 2545 Forrest Hills Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
MORE DETAILS: This is a DRIVE-THRU event and COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Event registration will take place at the event only, no pre-registration
Loaves and Fishes: St John the Wonderworker Parish. 543 Cherokee Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312. Monday-Friday from 9 am-10 am
Stewart Center: Food available on Wednesday between 3-5 pm at 987 Ira St SW
The Westside Empowerment Center: Provides food resources, counseling, healthcare assistance, etc. for residents of 30314, 30318, 30311, 30310 zip codes. 261 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW, ATL, GA 30314. Phone- (770) 722-0080. Email aisha.williams@chris180.org or phenixx.adams@chris180.org for more information.
The Center for Family Resources: Food Pantry and rental assistance resources. 995 Roswell St NE #308, Marietta, GA 30060. Phone: 770-428-2601.
FoodFinder UPDATED General Flyer 2021 (English).pdf
Grandparent Caregivers
Grandparent Caregivers
Project Healthy Grandparents
Are you a grandparent raising or taking care of grandchildren? See the attached flyer for some resources just for YOU!
PHG Flyer_ Color Final.pdf
Grief/Loss
Grief/Loss
Kate's Club- A community for children and teens, their families, and young adults who experienced the death of someone close to them.
Burial Assistance- Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) provides burial assistance to families of people who die in Fulton County and are unable to afford a decent burial. The contact number is (404) 699-4387.
Higher Education
Higher Education
Strayer University- In response to the clear need for sustained change – the kind that comes from informed leaders and committed citizens – Strayer University has founded the Fellows for Justice Program. This fellowship program will support the next generation of social justice leaders by helping build the talent and leadership skills they need to respond to and lead the work necessary to mitigate social and economic inequalities. The fellowship will award 50 full-tuition scholarships toward earning a bachelor’s degree at Strayer University.
Fellows can pursue degrees in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, or information technology. As part of the fellowship, students will learn from social justice leaders, participate in discourse, and create positive action through experiential learning and professional development. They will also work with community organizations to complete meaningful, impactful social justice-related projects.
Free CDA Training- Our program is designed specifically for individuals who are unemployed and wish to work with young children. In exchange for the training program, books and materials and payment for your Verification Visit you will provide Volunteer Service directly to The TJac Educational Consulting Group. All classes are taught online. Register today in order to be on your way to employment very soon.
Steps to a Successful Program:
Register for A Child's Gift's CDA Program
Complete the Scholarship Application
Select and Complete the first 20 hours of Volunteer Service (outside of the classroom)
Complete 20 hours of Training (repeat the Volunteer Service/Training Cycle 6 times)
Complete 480 hours of working with young children (if required)
Complete the Professional Portfolio
Complete the Verification Visit and CDA Exam
Locate Employment!
On the site: Download the documents, fill them out and email them to achildsgift@gmail.com
Atlanta Public Schools FREE GED Program- Registration, Orientation, and Testing are every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. *In-person and virtual classes available.
To enroll in the Atlanta Public Schools Adult Education Program, participants must meet the following requirements:
You must be at least 18 years old,
Present valid identification (i.e. current state identification cards, current driver's license, passports, green cards and alien registration cards)
Attend the orientation session
Complete enrollment information and the TABE assessment
Assistance is provided to prospective participants during orientation if needed.
You must call the main office at (404) 802-3560 to secure your testing appointment.
Hope Map GA Resource Locator
Hope Map GA Resource Locator
The GaDOE MVP Team is excited to announce the release of Hope Map Georgia. Hope Map Georgia, created in collaboration with FoodFinder, is an online comprehensive, easy-to-use, and up-to-date community resource locator that will assist Georgia’s communities as well as children, youth, and families locate free services that mitigate the effects of homelessness. Hope Map Georgia allows users to locate and learn about free assistance and resources in their geographic area or throughout the state of Georgia in the following areas:
Food Pantries & Free Food Resources
Healthcare Resources
Shelter/ Housing Resources
Childcare Resources
Financial Assistance Resources
Grocery Stores with SNAP & WIC Resources
Hope Map Georgia is an interactive resource that provides users with translation services and the ability to submit and update resources as needed. Please take a moment to share and explore Hope Map Georgia with your district and community:
Housing/Shelter
Housing/Shelter
Gateway Center: Now offering requests for phone assessments for Atlanta's Coordinated Entry to temporary shelters throughout Atlanta via their website. Phone assessment request forms are available on the website by clicking on Service Schedule under the What We Do tab. The first column has the Coordinated Entry information as well as how you can request a phone assessment.
If you are facing possible eviction and need support, see the resources listed below:
Housing Court Assistance Center (HCAC): An AVLF walk-in clinic located in the Fulton County Magistrate Court. Tenants who were served with an eviction are welcome to visit for assistance with answers and information about the court process.
Emmaus House Tenant Financial Assistance: 404-523-2856. Residents must call to schedule an appointment.
Chris 180 Tenant Financial Assistance: Resources for residents of Mechanicsville, Peoplestown, Pittsburgh, Summerhill, Grant Park.
Youth Action Board Housing and Homelessness Resources
Atlanta City Listings for Affordable Housing Units
Just Shelter: List of organizations working hard to preserve affordable housing and prevent eviction
Atlanta Housing: Phone: (404) 892-4700
GA Department of Community Affairs (After clicking on this link, scroll to the bottom of the screen for a comprehensive menu of resources)
United Way: Phone: (404) 527-7200
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Georgia Housing Search: Providing Georgians with access to rental housing opportunities.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs : Promotes housing options and administers the (Section 8) Housing Choice Voucher program in most areas of Georgia.
Regional Housing Authorities in Georgia
CHRIS 180 Housing Resources: Phone: (404) 486-9034
Atlanta Homeless Shelters.docAffordable Housing ATL (final).pdf
Mental Health/ Self-Care
Mental Health/ Self-Care
BackToSchoolTips_ES_2021.pdfBackToSchoolTips_MS_2021.pdf
Georgia Hope is our school-based mental health provider at The Kindezi Schools. Check out their website and the flyer attached above for more information. If your genius is in need of any of the services/support that GA Hope can provide, you can complete a referral yourself or reach out to your School Social Worker to complete a referral for you to initiate services.
ESE TeleTherapy: ESE Telehealth has partnered with Live Life Counseling to provide to those with mental health needs. Their main goal is to help others live life to its fullest potential. They are seasoned therapists who offer a holistic, healing approach to therapy. Live Life meets people where they are and helps them grow into who they want to be. They provide a setting full of compassion and understanding. We strive to make each session worthwhile and client-centered.
If you are interested in this resource, reach out to your School Social Worker or School Counselor for pre-screening and a link to register.
Crisis Text Line-A free, confidential Crisis Text Line, with trained Crisis Counselors. Text 'SHARE' to 741741.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1-800-799-7233 or chat here
Georgia’s 24-hour statewide domestic violence hotline: CALL 1-800-33-HAVEN
Safe Families Office: 404-612-4324, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday (more info here)
Mentoring
Mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters provides one-to-one mentoring relationships that support the critical social and emotional development needed to help build resilience and promote the mental health and well-being of thousands of children they serve across America. Now more than ever, Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the country are stepping up to find innovative ways in serving our communities to #KeepKidsConnected.
Big Brothers Big Sisters are accountable for each child in their program achieving:
• Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
• Avoidance of risky behaviors
• Educational success
Phone: 404-601-7000
Rental Assistance
Rental Assistance
Call 2-1-1 or visit www.211.org. 2-1-1 will connect you to a local call center that can share information about local programs that might be able to help.
Find your local rental assistance program using NLIHC’s database. More than 1,000 emergency rental assistance (ERA) programs have been created or expanded the pandemic, and Congress has provided $46 billion to help renters remain stably housed. If you haven’t yet, apply right away – it will take time for the money to get to you and your landlords.
Contact a legal aid attorney. Get further guidance from a legal aid attorney. A list of legal aid organizations can be found here and here.
Contact your representatives and senators. District office staff often know of available state/local resources, and it’s very important that your members of Congress hear about the housing challenges you are facing."
Fulton County Resources: Leaders announce updates to the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Effective immediately, qualifying Fulton County residents outside the City of Atlanta can receive up to 18 months of rental assistance. In addition, the cap on maximum rent payments per month has been removed.
Qualifying Fulton County residents outside of the City of Atlanta may apply for assistance to cover eligible expenses including rent, delinquent rent, past due gas, water, and electrical utilities incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click HERE to learn more.
Atlanta Home Again-Please complete to schedule a prescreen interview for City of Atlanta Rental Assistance Only
To qualify for Home Again assistance, you must be/have
residing within the City of ATLANTA.
a household including at least One Minor or the Head of Household is 55 years or Older
Sustainable Income to maintain rental after assistance.
Financial Resources to pay all move in expenses or rental arrears over $3,000.
Have Not Applied and Received Rental Assistance Funding within the past Twelve Months
If you meet these requirements, you will be contacted and will need to provide valid documents including at least 30 days of valid income documents.
HOPE Atlanta: Provides rental assistance, eviction prevention, and transportation resources. Phone: 404-817-7070
Salvation Army: Main Office: 770-724-1640 Assistance Line: 770-724-1649
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Assistance Line: (678) 892-6163
Midtown Assistance Center: Provides rental and utility assistance and food resources. Assistance Line: 404-681-5777. Main Office: 404-681-0470
The Center for Family Resources: Provides rental assistance and food resources. They are located at 995 Roswell St NE #308, Marietta, GA 30060. Phone: 770-428-2601
Rent Assistance: Phone: (641) 715-3900 Extension: 190247
Georgia Rental Assistance Program: Phone: (833) 827-7368
Frontline Housing- Frontline Housing can assist with move in fees if you are currently residing in a motel or coded as homeless in your child's school system.
Other Resources
Privately Owned Subsidized Housing - HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.
Public Housing - Affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. To apply, contact a public housing agency.
HUD in Georgia - a wide range of useful information for renters
Housing Choice Voucher Program - This is a tenant-based rental assistance program that assists extremely low and low income individuals and families rent safe, decent, and affordable dwelling units in the private rental market.
Fulton County: https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/rentalassistance
Rental Assistance Guide for COVID-19 v.4.pdf
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
Summer Resources
Summer Resources
Summer Camp Info- Check out this LINK to access flyers for various summer camp programs being offered in and around the city of Atlanta.
Atlanta Area Summer Camp Guide
Transportation
Transportation
For Kindezi West and O4W locations (where school bus transportation is not provided): If your family is in need of Marta Cards to get to school, email your School Social Worker for more information and to see if your family meets the criteria for this resource.
LyftUp Program-Transportation assistance for groceries, employment, and voting.
United Way 211
United Way 211
United Way 211- An information and referral service that gathers information on community resources and refers you to the resource best suited to meet your needs. Currently, their digital platforms will give you the fastest service. You can search there online, or download their 2-1-1 app to access their searchable database of resources. You can also text 211od to 898211 to receive a list of referrals based on your zip code.
Vision/Hearing
Vision/Hearing
Vision
Tel: 404-325-3630 Fax: 404-636-5549 5582 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30341
Vision USA
1-800-766-4466
Tel: 800-615-1883
Zenni Optical for low-cost glasses if you already have your prescription on hand
OR Call the number on the back of your insurance card to find optometrists in your network and schedule an appointment.
Hearing
Comprehensive List of financial assistance programs to secure hearing aids.
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