PLEASE NOTE: Columbia Residential will NEVER ask you to send us money via Venmo, Zelle, or any other cash app, nor can you pay to “skip” the affordable housing waitlist. If anyone asks you to do so, do not respond and immediately contact us at (404) 874-5000.
Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Note from Columbia Residential
Public Health
The health and well-being of our residents and team are our top priority. As a result, our community leasing offices are temporarily closed for in-person visits and tours. We continue to monitor all Coronavirus (COVID-19) events closely and will adjust accordingly.
We are committed to being accessible to our current and prospective new residents, and we encourage you to reach out by calling our community phone numbers, emailing the community directly, or by selecting the “Contact” link located on individual community pages. If you are a current resident, you can make payments and enter service requests online through your resident portal (“For Residents”) at the top of this page. Service requests can also be called or emailed (non-emergency) into your community office.
As always, we aim to provide our residents with the best place to live and our employees the best place to work. We invite all those concerned to look to the CDC for up-to-date information and guidance.
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Atlanta Resources
APS
Explore bus food delivery stops and times »
APS Food distribution is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday, at these anchor sites:
- Bunche Middle School
1925 Niskey Lake Rd., SW
Atlanta, GA 30331 - Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
2672 Old Hapeville Rd., SW
Atlanta, GA 30315 - Douglass High School
225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr., NW
Atlanta, GA 30318 - Phoenix Academy (formerly Alonzo Crim High School)
256 Clifton St., SE
Atlanta, GA 30317 - Sylvan Hills Middle School
1461 Sylvan Rd., SW
Atlanta, GA 30310 - Booker T. Washington High School
45 Whitehouse Dr., SW
Atlanta, GA 3031 - Hope-Hill Elementary School
112 Boulevard, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312 - King Middle School
545 Hill St., SE
Atlanta, GA 30312 - Thomasville Heights Elementary School
1820 Henry Thomas Dr., SE
Atlanta, GA 30315 - Young Middle School
3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr., SW
Atlanta, GA 30311
Other Organizations
Additionally, these organizations are offering food pantries at the locations and times below:
| Name | Address | Phone | Hours | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton United Methodist Church | 2918 Clifton Church Rd., SE, Atlanta, GA 3018 | 404-241-3388 | 3rd Wednesdays, 10:00 am–12:30 pm | |
| Feeding GA Families | 6000 Rivertown Rd., VFW 6449, Fairburn, GA 30213 | 678-223-3663 | Mondays, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm | The non-profit serves Fulton County that is OTP I-20 West and OTP I-85 South; however, no one is turned away. They refer families, the homeless, and single moms among others to places to get free food. |
| For Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry and Homeless | 4779 Mindy Dr., Atlanta, GA 30336 | 404-755-3353 | Tuesday–Thursday, 10:00 am–12 noon | ID and Soc. Sec. card required for ALL occupants. A soup kitchen is for the homeless, children, and people who were evicted. |
| Salvation Army–North Druid Hills Unit/Atlanta Temple Corps | 2090 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30329 | 404-486-2800 | Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 am–11:30 am and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm | Social services and emergency financial assistance is offered. Programs can provide Christmas gifts, food boxes, summer meals to school students, and funds for rent or cooling bills. More on food assistance from Atlanta Salvation Army. |
| Toco Hills Community Alliance | St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 1790 LaVista Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 | 404-325-0677 | Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm | |
| North Fulton Community Charities | 11270 Elkins Rd., Roswell, GA 30076 | 770-640-0399 | Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm | Cities covered include Crabapple, Johns Creek, Haynes Bridge, and Roswell, GA. |
| Oak Hill, Child, Family and Adolescent Center | 2806 Metropolitan Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315 | 404-612-6756 | Fridays, 10:00 am–2:00 pm | |
| Providence Missionary Baptist Church | 2295 Benjamin E. Mays Dr., SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 | 404-752-6869, Option 5 | Fridays, 10:00 am–noon | ID is required |
| Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance | W. Hunter Baptist Church, 1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | 404-756-1699 | Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am–11:30 am | Assistance includes a food pantry, soup kitchen, as well as Christmas and Thanksgiving meals. They help the low income, minorities, Spanish speakers and others. Everything from baby formula to snacks for kids, bottled water, and other food may be offered in Fulton County. |
| Midtown Assistance Center Inc. | 30 Porter Pl., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 404-681-5777 | By appointment and select ZIP Codes only | In addition to food, a number of other social services and financial aid is offered. Apply for food, help for bills, rent, clothing, and access a thrift store. This is a regional social service agency, and staff can also help clients apply for SNAP food stamps, summer meals for students or The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). |
| Lee-Stelzer Heritage Research Museum, Inc. | 372 Sisson Avenue., NE, Atlanta, GA 30317 | 404-373-6327 | Monday–Friday, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm | Call first to ensure that someone is there to distribute food |
| First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta | 1328 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 | (404) 228-7766 | Monday and Wednesdays, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm | In addition to distributing free food in Fulton County, the agency may have canned goods, personal hygiene products, and personal toiletries. |
YMCA
The YMCA is also providing meal pick-ups at the locations below. Click on the location names for more information:
| Name | Address | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA | 2220 Campbellton Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 | Service: Drive-through pick-up lunch, 11:30 am–1:30 pm, Monday–Friday | Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA | 555 Luckie Street, Atlanta, GA 30313 | Service: Drive-through pick-up snack & dinner, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday | Atlanta Classical Academy in partnership with Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead | 3260 Northside Dr., NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 | Service: Drive-through pick-up snack & dinner, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday | Covington Family YMCA | 2140 Newton Drive, Covington, GA 30014 | Service: Pick up bagged lunches in Youth Center, 11:00 am–1:00 pm, Monday–Friday | South DeKalb Family YMCA | 2565 Snapfinger Road, Decatur, GA 30034 | Service: Drive-through pick-up snack & dinner, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday | Wade Walker Park Family YMCA | 5605 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088 | Service: Drive-through pick-up snack & dinner, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday | The Villages at Carver Family YMCA | 1600 Pryor Road, Atlanta, GA 30315 | Service: Drive-through pick-up snack & dinner, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday |
Senior Services and Resources
If you are looking to connect with resources and services for seniors and individuals and disabilities in metro Atlanta, please contact the empowerline.org or 404-463-3333.
Orlando Resources
Orange County is providing rental assistance if you have lost your job.
Rental assistance programs in Orange County Florida
While funding demand for assistance in Orange County is very high, there are several organizations to contact for rent help. The focus tends to be on low-income families with an eviction notice or that have a one-time crisis situation. The non-profits may issue funds to pay rent in an emergency or offer other support, including security deposit help.
If a center can’t meet your needs, then they may offer referrals or help individuals in any other way possible. This may include assisting with applying for section 8 housing choice voucher or other rent-subsidized programs. There are also transitional housing programs and shelters that operate in the Orlando Florida region. Some resources may focus on seniors, veterans, or the disabled in Orange County, but each agency will do its best to offer some form of rent assistance or referrals.
| Name | Address | Phone | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Central Florida | 1771 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807 | (407) 658-1818 or (407) 658-0999 | Numerous social services are offered in partnership with other churches. They offer Family Assistance, help for paying rent or basic utilities, and other aid. All services are by appointment only. |
| Christian Services of Orange County and Central Florida | Call 407-425-2523 | Housing programs are available, including for rent or mortgage assistance. They may also coordinate shelters and meals. Some low income families may be provided a loan to pay any back rent expenses due. | Metro-Orlando Urban League | Dial 407-841-7654 | Numerous housing and tenant counseling services are offered. This may include referrals for emergency rental assistance or eviction prevention programs. Mortgage help and foreclosure prevention is offered too. | Jewish Family Services | 2100 Lee Rd., Winter Park, FL 32789 | (407) 644-7593 | They may be able to provide no interest loans and financing for housing needs, including rent or deposits. Clients will be enrolled into self-sufficiency as well. | American Red Cross | Call 407-894-4141 | Can help with disasters. This will be for people impacted by fires, floods, hurricanes and more. They also partner with other groups and charities, such as the Salvation Army. Shelters, food, and basic needs can be met. | Orlando Housing Authority | 390 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, FL 32826 | Dial (407) 895-3300 | May also have information on government subsidized housing, HUD vouchers, and homebuying programs. | Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association | 100 E. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801 | (407) 841-8310 | Free legal aid and support can be provided for civil issues. This includes to help prevention evictions, deal with unsafe housing, or contest security deposit disputes. Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution or mediation may be offered too. | Homeless prevention and rapid rehousing | Administered throughout the community. There are programs focused on assisting veterans, grants for paying rental arrears from HUD, shelters, hotel vouchers, and more. The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida is a key agency that offers rent and security deposit help to stop evictions. | Orange County Miracle of Love | 741 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL | Dial (407) 843-1760 | They run the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS, or H.O.P.W.A. There may be grants for low income people with HIV or AIDS. Funds can help with rent/mortgage/utilities or other housing assistance. | Heart of Florida United Way | 1940 Traylor Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804 | (407) 835-0900 | Grants or loans from EEG can help those with an eviction notice or the currently homeless. Emergency rental assistance and case management is available. The goal is to help people gain housing stability. | Central Florida Salvation Army Centers | Orange County and Orlando: call 407-423-8581. Seminole County: call 407-322-2642. Osceola regional location: 407-931-4343. |
Offer shelter, transitional housing, and limited amounts of financial aid. They can also help single parents, the disabled, and victims of domestic violence. Some emergency, one-time help for rent or energy bills may be offered. |
New Orleans Resources
The Greater New Orleans Foundation has launched the Louisiana Service and Hospitality Family Assistance Program with support from the Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund, McIlhenny Company, and the Louisiana Restaurant Association.
For more information, please see a recent email provided by the Foundation »
Residents are also encouraged to check out the Healthy School Food Collaborative for school-aged children.
Dallas Resources
The City of Dallas is closely monitoring the national outbreak of the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. The City is working with our public health partners at Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure the city has best practices in place for the general public.
For more information on resources available to Dallas residents, please visit the City of Dallas’s website »
Or view the following Dallas Residents COVID-19 Resource Guide, courtesy of the City of Dallas: DOWNLOAD PDF
Lastly, Crossroads Food Pantry is providing food resources to those in the North Dallas area.