SOCIAL
United States
of Housing and Urban Development for the
2022 the
Department
provision of services during the 2022 calendar year.
SERVICES
PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS
AGENCY CONTACT
City of Savannah Moses Jackson Advancement Center
Child Development Associate Program (Pilot) 40 Emerge Job Training Scholarships: Participants receive National Child Development Certification.
City of Savannah Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center
Culinary Kitchen Cook Program (Pilot) 10 Emerge Job Training Scholarships. Participants receive Serve Safe Manager Certification, Serve Safe Handler Certification, Customer Service Certification and Certified Kitchen Cook Certification.
Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless
City 54 Program Case Management services for persons living with disabilities and experiencing homelessness (City 54 Program participants only)
HOUSING
City of Savannah Housing and Neighborhood Services
1. Code Compliance and Safety Improvements Program - Assists elderly/disabled home owners in correcting code violations on exterior grounds of property
2. Volunteer and Special Purpose Improvements Program Volunteers complete minor interior and exterior home improvements to income eligible homeowners
3. Dream Maker Home Ownership Program Grants and/or loans for down payment assistance or GAP financing for home acquisition
1410 B Richards St. Savannah, Ga 31415 (912) 525-3100
425 Pennsylvania Avenue Savannah, Ga 31404 (912) 651-4211
761 Wheaton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 (912)790-3400
5513 Abercorn St. Savannah, Ga 31405 (912) 651-2169
1 Federal Entitlement Funds
HOMELESS SHELTERING AND STREET OUTREACH
AGENCY CONTACT
Wesley Community Center - COVID
Homeless Prevention Program - Short term rent and utility assistance for persons impacted by COVID and at risk of homelessness.
Inner City Night Shelter
Overnight Case Management - Homeless shelter for men with chronic substance use disorder , mental illness and experiencing homelessness.
The Salvation Army
Emergency Sheltering Program - Emergency shelter, substance use disorder services, financial assistance, case management, housing search/outreach, and supportive services for persons experiencing homelessness
Union Mission, Inc.
Emergency Sheltering Program - Homeless shelter for men experiencing homelessness. Provides case management, access to mental health counseling, employment referrals and meals.
Union Mission, Inc.
Emergency Sheltering Program - Homeless shelter for women experiencing homelessness. Provides case management, access to mental health counseling, employment referrals and meals.
Park Place, Inc.
Emergency Sheltering Program -Homeless shelter for runaway youth experiencing homelessness. Provides meals, counseling, tutoring, life skills and experiential learning opportunities.
Greenbriar Children's Center
Emergency Sheltering Program Homeless shelter for runaway, and St. youth experiencing homelessness. Provides emergency shelter, counseling and a full range of supportive services to youth ages 11 18.
Family Promise of the Coastal Empire
Homeless Prevention Program Short term rent and utility assistance for persons at risk of homelessness
United Ministries
Emmaus House: St. Outreach Program -Outreach and general basic/ emergency needs such as food, clothing, showering to persons experiencing homelessness.
1601 Drayton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 (912) 232-0965
124 Arnold St. Savannah, Ga 31401 (912) 2324673
3100 Montgomery St. Savannah, Ga 31405 (912) 651-7420
120 Fahm St., Savannah, Ga 31401 (912) 238-2777
120 Fahm St., Savannah, Ga 31401 (912) 238-2777
514 E. Henry St. Savannah, Ga 31401 (912) 234-4048
3709 Hopkins St. Savannah, Ga 31405 (800) 292 4014
126 Horizon Park Drive Savannah, Ga 31405 (912) 790-9446
18 Abercorn St. Savannah, Ga 31401 (912) 495-8828
Federal Entitlement Funds 2
AGENCY CONTACT
American Red Cross
Disaster Response and Recovery Program - Crisis recovery and case management to assist residents and aid families on their road to recovery.
America's Second Harvest
Senior Hunger Initiative - Monthly Brown Bag (free groceries) for elderly, and weekly distribution at targeted senior centers.
41 Park of Commerce Way Bldg 200 Savannah, Ga 31405 (912) 651 5349
2501 East President St Savannah, Ga 31404 (912) 236 6750
Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless
Continuum of Care Serves as lead agency for the Continuum of Care (CoC) and manages the coordinated entry system for participating agencies, the Homeless Information System (HMIS), and federally mandated activities such as the Point in Time Count, the Annual Performance Report, the Homeless Assessment Report, and the Housing Inventory Report.
761 Wheaton St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912)790-3400
Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council
Adult Oral Health Free Dental Day - Free dental services to City of Savannah adult residents (over 18 years of age) focusing on uninsured and underinsured vulnerable individuals.
400 Mall Blvd Savannah, Ga 31406 (912) 661 0577
Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council
Front Porch ACTS formerly Trauma Drama - An immersive group intervention designed to help youth and adolescents deal with complex trauma through applied improvisation. (Not affiliated with The Front Porch)
Coastal Georgia Council Boys Scouts of America
Exploring Program -Career mentoring, leadership and job skills development programs for boys and girls ages 12 19.
. 11900 Abercorn St. Savannah Ga 31419 (912) 927-7272
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Savannah Area, Inc.
Financial Wellness for Savannah Families Counseling and education services which will include credit improvement, debt reduction, foreclosure intervention, and homeownership.
7505 Waters Avenue, Ste C11 Savannah, Ga 31406 (912) 691-2227
City General Funds 3
AGENCY CONTACT
Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah-Chatham County Area Inc.
Home Buyer Education -A four week educational course designed to provide basic knowledge and information to consumers on the steps required to purchase and maintain a home.
Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah-Chatham County Area Inc
Workforce Development Triple "E" Training Program -An 8 hour employment soft skills training with referrals to additional educational and entrepreneurial training opportunities for youths and adults
618 West Anderson Street Savannah, Ga 31415 (912) 238-2960
Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah-Chatham County Area Inc.
Relatives As Parents Program -Monthly (12) caregiver support group meetings with educational seminars and counseling for relative caregivers who are not in the formal foster care system. Financial assistance provided to caregivers in crisis situations in the form of gift cards and vouchers.
Forsyth Farmers' Market
912 Food Farmacy - A USDA-funded program that partners with four local health clinics to serve low income individuals who have or are at risk for diet related chronic diseases. Participants attend six monthly sessions where they receive health screenings, nutrition classes, and 26 weeks of prescription vouchers to shop at the Food Farmacy.
Forsyth Farmers Market
Farm Truck 912 Access to healthy, locally grown produce at seven Savannah locations considered by the USDA’s Food Access Research Atlas (2015) to be low income, low access (food desert). Participants with SNAP/EBT benefits receive half off any item on the truck.
P.O. Box 5012 Savannah, Ga 31415 (912) 660-7386
Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club
Quality Recreation for Healthy Futures Health and fitness programs and activities designed to improve physical, nutritional, and social wellbeing of youth. Reading, academic support and career readiness to prepare youth for success. Gang prevention through targeted outreach.
510 East Charlton St Savannah, Ga 31401 (912) 233-2939
City General Funds 4
AGENCY CONTACT
Coastal Children's Advocacy Center
Forensic Interviewing and Crisis Intervention
Forensic interviews, crisis intervention, and trauma informed counseling services for children and their non offending family members
Georgia Legal Services
Home Ownership Protection Free legal advice and representation for estate planning, probate, and home mortgage foreclosure alternatives to the elderly (60 years of age and older), veterans, victims of crime and those living at or below 200% of the federal poverty line.
401 E 40th St. Savannah. Georgia 31401 (912) 236-1401
6602 Abercorn St Savannah, Ga 31405
(912) 651-2180
Greenbriar Children's Center
Early Childhood Education - Partial scholarships for 20 low income preschool age children for a structured daily educational program including breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.
Greenbriar Children's Center
Family Preservation, Counseling & Support Services - In home family assessment, crisis intervention, case management, parent education and family counseling available on a 24 hour on call basis during treatment phase. Will also provide life skills and job training, placement and referrals.
MedBank Foundation
Prescription Assistance - Assists with processing medication refills and program renewals for uninsured, underinsured and low income persons.
3709 Hopkins St Savannah, Ga 31405
(912) 234-3431
429 Tattnall St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 234 0575
836 East 65th Suite 12 Savannah, Ga 31405
(912) 421-9397
City General Funds 5
AGENCY
Mercy Housing Southeast
Academic Enrichment and Family Food Support -Year round enrichment program for K 12 youth delivered on site and free of charge including tutoring, extracurriculars, recreation and health focused initiatives
Senior Citizens
Senior Services Direct care management, including home assessments; daytime senior care, and peer to peer support for seniors.
11705 Mercy Boulevard Savannah, Ga 31419 (912) 677-8699
Senior Citizens
Care Navigators & Meals on Wheels Direct care management, including guardianship, connection to benefits, investigation of elder abuse/neglect, and preparation and delivery of meals.
3025 Bull St. Savannah, Georgia 31405 (912) 236 0363
YMCA of Coastal Georgia
Before and After School Enrichment Program Funding for student scholarships to defray the cost of afterschool program for income eligible (free lunch) elementary and middle school students who live in the city of Savannah.
6400 Habersham St, Unit A Savannah, Georgia 31405
(912) 354-5480
CONTACT
City General Funds 6
Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire Inc.
Public Safety Conferencing & Dialogue Circles Facilitate "Community Conferencing" services for communities, families, and youth in conflict.
Neighborhood Improvement Association
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - Free tax preparation for low to moderate income taxpayers. All returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers who also electronically file the returns to expedite the refund turnaround process.
Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Services
Family Preservation for Teens -Case management, support services, and placement prevention services for youth ages 11-17 and their parents/families.
Rape Crisis Center
Prevention Education & SANE Program Anti bullying, healthy relationships, and interpersonal violence prevention to elementary, middle and high school youth in the public school system. One on one crisis intervention through the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) program at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital and Memorial hospitals.
Healthy Savannah
Healthy Corner Store Increase access to fresh food by outreaching to convenience stores located in food deserts and securing at least five agreements to add kiosks and offer fresh fruits and vegetables to customers
Loop It Up Savannah, Inc.
Mindfulness Zone Program A multi layered program that uses mindfulness practice, trauma informed yoga for youth, and expressive arts to foster wellness and well being in at risk second through fifth grade students attending Title I schools in Savannah.
ReNForce
Transitional Job Training Program Four week transitional job training program for persons impacted by the criminal justice system along with job placement assistance
Savannah Parkinson's Support Group
Get Excited and Move Daily classes at Cohen's Gym to assist those affected by Parkinson's Disease, with post illness reconditioning, imbalance, poor motor control and age related challenges.
Star Charter School
Our Boys Can't Wait/Growing Into Manhood Program - A summer and after school enrichment program that address the social, emotional and academic development of males between the ages of 10 17.
5105 Paulsen St Suite 125 D Savannah, Ga 31406 (912) 354-6686
1816 Abercorn St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 447-5577
514 E Henry St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 234-4048
PO Box 13954 Savannah, Georgia 31416 (912) 233 3000
1602 Drayton Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 272 9494
1106 E 59th St, Unit A Savannah, Georgia 31404 (912) 660 2812
13051 Abercorn St, St B3 #515 Savannah, Georgia 31419 (404) 985-0974
153 Sweet Gum Rd Savannah, Georgia 31410 (912) 376-9833
PO Box 13267 Savannah, Georgia 31416 (912) 388-1319
AGENCY CONTACT
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AGENCY CONTACT
Parent University
Parent University 2021 -Workshop sessions on job readiness, adult education, and financial literacy, along with childcare, meals and transportation for participants.
Royce Learning Center
Adult and Community Education Individualized instruction to adults in need of academic support in learning to read, General Education Development Diploma, Commercial Driver's License, Armed Services Vocational Assessment Battery, or other educational needs.
Royce Learning Center
Summer Programs At Royce An 8 week summer program offering specialized academic support to students with diagnosed learning disorders.
Savannah Volunteer Dental Clinic
Free Family Dental Clinic A community based Free Family Dental Clinic serving uninsured low income adults, children and families with general dental services, including exams, dental hygiene/preventative care, acute dental conditions and pain, filling cavities and extractions.
Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision
Vision Screenings Health Initiative - Free mobile vision screenings to all Savannah residents who cannot afford a visit to the optometrist and corrective eye wear if needed.
428 Bull Street Ste 203 Savannah, Ga 31401 912) 507 8566
Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision
Diabetes Management and Maintenance Training for the Visually ImpairedVision screenings for persons with diabetes, physician prescribed vision aids, and monthly diabetes management training classes.
Savannah Chatham CASA
Foster Care Transition - Independent Living Program (ILP) services for youth 14 years and older who are transitioning out of foster care.
Savannah Chatham CASA
Supervised Visitation Center - Supervised visitations, safe custody exchanges, and parent education/coaching services to any family referred via court order, DFCS, or self referral.
4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd Savannah, Georgia 31406 (912) 236-4047
5717 White Bluff Rd Savannah, Georgia 31405 (912) 429-8368
1141 Cornwall St, Savannah Georgia 31406 (912) 236-4473
761 Wheaton St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 447-8908
City General Funds 8
AGENCY CONTACT
Step Up Savannah
Chatham Apprentice Program - Workforce development program with wrap around services targeting the unemployed and underemployed
Step Up Savannah
Asset Building and Economic Mobility Public benefits enrollment, financial education/credit counseling, and access to other training and resources that help build assets and increase economic mobility.
The Creative Coast
Innovation Hub formerly The Labs - K 12 access to coding education and entrepreneurial knowledge through kids weekend coding workshops and summer camps
Small Business Assistance Corporation
Personal and Business Credit Building Program -Ten one hour credit education courses with personalized follow up for individuals and businesses and 200 hours of one on one mentoring for participants.
The Savannah Country Day School
Horizons Savannah Youth Program - A 6 week summer program offering academic, recreational and social emotional learning activities for income eligible SCCPSS students age 5 15 who are at risk of falling behind in school.
Through It All
Empowerment, Education, and Planning for Family Futures Women empowerment program providing soft skills training, access to community resources, family futures planning, college readiness, and mental health resources
West Broad Street YMCA
Senior Citizens Program Three weekly classes for exercise, crafts, and healthy cooking using the Y's Growing Edge Community Garden where they harvest their own fruits and vegetables year round.
West Broad Street YMCA
STEAM Neighborhood Enrichment Program An 8 week summer program for youth 4 18 focused on science, technology, engineering, art and math.
West Broad Street YMCA
Youth Sports Program - A soccer and basketball program for youth whose parents cannot afford or access other sports leagues.
428 Bull Street #208 Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912)232-6747
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2 E Bryan St, Suite 100 A Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 447 8457
111 E Liberty St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 232-4700
824 Stillwood Dr. Savannah, Georgia 31419 (912) 232-6747
1115 A West Broad, Savannah, Georgia 31415 (912) 844-0755
1110 May Street Savannah, Georgia 31415 (912) 233-1951
City General Funds 9
DAY SHELTER AND STREET OUTREACH AGENCY CONTACT
Union Mission, Inc.
Day Shelter Sheltering Program Homeless Day shelter for person experiencing homelessness. Provides case management, access to mental health counseling, employment referrals and meals
120 Fahm St. Savannah, Ga 31401 (912) 238-2777
Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless
Street Outreach Program - Street Outreach resources/services for persons with disabilities and experiencing homelessness.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
United Way of the Coastal Empire
1. Provide financial assistance to 100 housing displaced individuals and families or persons at risk of homelessness.
2. Provide financial support to 100 income eligible renters who have identified affordable housing.
3. One-time financial assistance to address unmet needs of Savannah residents suffering financial hardship due to a loss of income or living below the federal poverty line.
761 Wheaton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 (912)790-3400
428 Bull St. Savannah, Ga 31401 (912) 651-7700
City General Funds
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