Are you having trouble paying your rent or mortgage? Do you need financial assistance with rent, mortgage, utilities, transportation, and or medical expenses?

Many of us have life situations that force us to make difficult decisions. These situations make it difficult for us to pay some of our monthly bills. You may even be just one paycheck away from losing your home. If you are having difficulty keeping up with paying your rent, mortgage, utilities, and other basic living expenses, these agencies provide direct financial aid for qualified households.

Because funds are limited, the listed agencies may only accept applications for assistance at certain times. In addition to direct financial assistance, these agencies will provide you with one-on-one and group counseling to help you work through your crisis

The Sullivan Center provides financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, and transportation to residents of Fulton and DeKalb Counties. The Center will also help you with financial counseling and planning. (404) 753-0531

St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) provides financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, food, transportation, and medical expenses to residents of central and north Georgia. Click on "Direct Aid" on the left side column. (770) 458-9607.

Catholic Charities provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, and food to residents of Georgia. Click on "Emergency Assistance Program" on the left side column. (770) 216-9420.

Norcross Cooperative Ministries provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and prescription medication to residents of Norcross and the Gwinnett County side of Tucker and Doraville. Click on "Services" on the left side column. (770) 263-8268.

North Fulton Community Charities provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, transportation, and prescription medication to residents of North Fulton County. Click on "What We Do" on the left side column. (770) 640-0399.

Center for Family Resources provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, prescriptions, transportation, and food to residents of Cobb County. Click on "Our Programs", then click on "Direct Services." (770) 428-2601.

Traveler's Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta provides rent, security deposit, and utility assistance for households that are new to Atlanta. If you have just moved to Atlanta, and need some assistance, check out their website at www.travelersaidatlanta.org. (404) 817-7070.

Jewish Family and Career Services provides some financial assistance for rent and utilities to residents of the metro-Atlanta area. (770) 677-9300.

Zion Hill Community Development Corporation provides financial assistance for rent and utilities to residents of Fulton County, through their Stepping Ahead II program. They will also help you with financial counseling and planning. Click on "Stepping Ahead II" on the left side column. (678) 318-1969.