COVID-19 Community Resources
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia understands the uncertainty you may be experiencing at this time. As always, we’re committed to being responsive to your needs. If you or someone is in need of assistance, please call our helpline at 678-892-6163 to connect with your local SVdP Conference. Our Conferences remain open to assist remotely and as funds are available.
* Last Updated 2/04/2021
EMPLOYMENT
Domino’s expects to hire 10,000 workers
Whole Foods (Chamblee / Brookhaven)
Nightly Office Cleaner PT (OTP North)
Freight/Receiving (Alpharetta)
Goodwill Virtual Career Service
Scientific Programmer | University of Georgia | Athens, GA
Amazon is Hiring Delivery Drivers
Instacart
Grub Hub
Doordash
Postmates
Seamless
Blue Apron
Publix
Costco
ALDI
UPS
Federal
Express
Pepsico (Pepsi and Frito-Lay)
Target
CVS
Walgreens
Dollar
General
Dollar Tree
/ Family Dollar
Home Depot
and Lowe’s – Spring time seasonal ramp-up.
Papa John’s
Pizza Hut
Medical
Facilities as retirement and nursing centers (as aids and assistants)
United
Healthcare
Kaiser
Healthcare
Sunrise
Senior Living
Lawn
Services – seasonal hiring
State and
Local Unemployment related offices – no
handle demand in claims
I.R.S. and
Census – seasonal employment
Zoom Video and
Slack – customer support for remote meeting services
FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES
HR 311: Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Communications Toolkit – Georgia Version
Georgia Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Plan
Georgia Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Plan- Español
COVID-19 Unemployment Assistance
Social Security Benefits Updates
Social Security Benefits Updates en Español
Student Loan Repayment and Garnishment
H.R. 6201, FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT Emergency Paid Sick Leave
Georgia Department of Labor Unemployment Filing
Georgia Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance
Credit Card Issuers Offer Customer Service in Response to COVID-19
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services notice (as of 3/14/2020)
HOUSING & UTILITIES
In-home Repairs: Keeping your Home Safe During Covid-19
Mayor, city offering rent help for residents living in Atlanta Housing: The program is to help seniors, families, and other residents who live in AH-owned or subsidized units who have lost income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes Housing Choice Voucher Program participants.
Gwinnett County Assistance for those living in Extended Stays
Xfinity WiFi Public Hotspots are now open to everyone
Water service disconnection orders are halted
Cricket Wireless customers affected by COVID-19 can have reconnection fees waived
Bank of America will let customers defer mortgage payments
Canoochee EMC: For two weeks from March 16. Late fees also suspended.
Clayton County Water Authority: Until further notice.
Columbus Water Works: Through April 13.
City of Statesboro: Water and gas disconnections suspended for 30 days from March 16.
City of Sylvanis: Until April 13. Late fees for payment after March 15 will still be charged
Cobb EMC: For 30 days from March 16.
Coweta-Fayette EMC: Until further notice.
Dalton Utilities: For 30 days starting March 24.
GreyStone has extended the suspension of disconnections of service for residential members, which includes prepaid members, until April 15.
Habersham EMC: Until further notice. Late fees also suspended.
Jackson EMC: Through March 27.
Macon Water Authority: Until further notice.
Newnan Utilities: Until further notice, but residents encouraged to make payments.
Norcross Power: Until April 15.
North Georgia EMC: Until further notice.
Okefenoke Rural EMC: Through April 3. Late fees also suspended.
Planters Electric Membership Corporation: until April 15.
Tri-County EMC: Through at least March 31.
Scana Energy: Until at least April 13.
Southern Company: Until further notice.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Foreclosures and evictions are on hold for single-family homeowners for 60 days.
Walton EMC: Until further notice.
Water Utility Management: Until March 31
Windstream: Until May 12
FAMILY & SOCIAL SERVICES
A guide to helping and getting help during the coronavirus crisis
Cobb school district opens 29 food pantry sites to the public
Food 4 Life Atlanta Survival Program
Meals on Wheels: Food Assistance for Seniors
5 food distribution sites to serve Atlanta students during coronavirus closure
GCPS will provide lunch for anyone 18 or younger at 70 school sites in the district.
MENTAL HEALTH
- Georgia Crisis & Access Line: 1-800-715-4225
- GA CARES Warm Line: 1-844-326-5400
- Peer2Peer Warm Line: 1-888-945-1414
- The Summit Wellness Group – in-depth guide to properly finding the right Georgia treatment center for your loved one.
- SAMHSA’s Treatment Locator – National database of approved addiction treatment centers.
- Detox Local – Georgia detox guide. Features medically reviewed articles on every aspect of the drug & alcohol withdrawal process, as well as a directory of licensed detox centers.