HELP IS AVAILABLE!  Cobb's Board of Commissioners recently expanded the use of federal funding to assist renters and homeowners who were negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.   This new assistance can also help with utility bills.

Please visit this link for details on what is available in this new program and who is eligible for the help 

• A FORMAL ROLLOUT OF THIS PROGRAM WILL HAPPEN IN LATE MARCH. 
• THE AGENCIES ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO FORMALIZE THE APPLICATION PROCESS PER FEDERAL GUIDELINES. 
• PLEASE WATCH THIS PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Below is some general information about groups that are helping in this program AND with general assistance.  Again, the latest rental/utility assistance program will start shortly.  Do not call yet about applications.

1.  STAR-C EVICTION / RENTAL ASSISTANCE

Cobb County has partnered with Star-C to help people impacted by COVID19 avoid evictions in affordable/workforce apartment communities. 
Visit www.star-c.org/eviction-relief for more information or call 404-698-3781.

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2.  COBB HOME SAVER / RENTAL ASSISTANCE

In an effort to aid renters adversely affected by COVID-19, qualified renters who currently reside in single-family homes, condos, attached homes, and apartments in Cobb County can now apply for up $4,800 to help pay their rent.

Please visit cobbhomesaver.org/renters/ for information.

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3.  MUST MINISTRIES

MUST Ministries will be accepting applications for rental and housing assistance.  

Visit www.mustministries.org/housing for more details.
 

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4.  CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES

Marietta-based Center for Family Resources will help administer the rental assistance funds and provide help to those who qualify.
 

Visit https://thecfr.org/ to find out more on how to apply.
 

 

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5.  SWEETWATER MISSION

Sweetwater Mission is a partner in this process.  Visit their website at www.sweetwatermission.org.

 

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OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:

MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE (available through June)

Cobb Commissioners approved more than $5 million in CARES assistance to help homeowners facing foreclosure due to COVID19 circumstances. 

Visit cobbhomesaver.org/homeowners/ for details on the program and how to apply for assistance.

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COBB COMMUNITY CONNECTION

A one-stop listing of resources for people needing assistance in the pandemic.  This searchable, mappable repository can direct you to a place where you can find help, volunteer, or give.

Click here to be directed to the Cobb Community Connection.

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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

Cobb County partners with many community organizations to help people who need assistance.

Organizations				Contact No.
Catholic Charities Atlanta				404-920-7725
The Center for Family Resources				770-428-2601
Cobb Senior Services				770-528-5364
Communities in Schools				678-503-0901
Family Life Restoration				770-944-1066
Habitat for Humanity (DPA only)				770-432-7954
Kidz2Leaders				770-977-7751
Latin American Association				404-638-1800
liveSAFE Resources				770-427-2902
MUST Ministries				770-427-9862
Providence Community Baptist Church				770-427-3565
Salvation Army				770-724-1640
Ser Familia				678-363-3079
Traveler's Aid of Metro Atlanta				770-428-1883
YELLS				678-895-2854
Zion Baptist Church				770-427-8749
Zion Keepers				678-698-5087

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COBB COLLABORATIVE
The Cobb Collaborative also has a long list of organizations that can provide assistance during the pandemic.
Go to their website for the list with contact information