Do you need assistance in accessing public benefits, such as Food Stamps, PeachCare for your children, TANF, etc?

You may be eligible for a wide range of federal, state, and local benefits that you are not even aware of. Most families are aware of food stamps, but there is a long list of other benefits available to eligible households in Georgia. The difficulty is knowing how to access them. And, the application process can be very time-consuming and complicated as well

For a full list of benefits that families in Georgia may be eligible for, check out these websites:

• http://atlanta.earnbenefits.org/health/
• http://atlanta.earnbenefits.org/families/
• http://atlanta.earnbenefits.org/taxes/
• http://atlanta.earnbenefits.org/housing/

The following agencies can assist you in applying for these public benefits, making it easier for your family to receive them.

• Goodwill of North Georgia. www.ging.org. (404) 420-9900.
• The Sullivan Center. www.thesullivancenter.org. (404) 753-0531
• St. Vincent de Paul. www.svdpatl.org. (770) 458-9607.
• Catholic Charities. www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.org. (770) 216-9420.
• Norcross Cooperative Ministries. www.norcrossco-op.org. (770) 263-8268. They serve the residents of Norcross and the Gwinnett County side of Tucker and Doraville.
• North Fulton Community Charities. www.nfcchelp.org. (770) 640-0399. They serve residents of North Fulton County.
• Jewish Family and Career Services. www.jfcs-atlanta.org. (770) 677-9300.
• Center for Family Resources. www.thecfr.org. (770) 428-2601. They serve residents of Cobb County.
• Center for Working Families. www.tcwfi.org. (404) 223-3303. They serve residents of NPU-V (which includes Adair Park, Capitol Homes, Mechanicsville, Pittsburgh, Peoplestown, and Summerhill).
• Atlanta Workforce Development Agency. www.atlantaworkforce.org. (404) 658-9675. They serve the residents of the city of Atlanta.
• The Impact Group. www.theimpactgroup.org. (678) 808-4477.
• ACORN. www.acorn.org. (404) 525-1013.
• Traveler's Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta. www.travelersaidatlanta.org. (404) 817-7070.
• Sheltering Arms. www.shelteringarmsforkids.com (404) 523-2767.
• Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center. (404) 695-9390. They serve clients in the West End Mall area. (404) 695-9390.