Resources

You are not alone, and you do not have to figure this out by yourself. Below are real places in Atlanta that can help with a safe place to stay, food, getting around, and work. Hours and rules change, so please call ahead.

Shelter and Safe Housing

• Georgia Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-33-HAVEN (1-800-334-2836). Open 24 hours a day and connects you to the nearest certified shelter.
• Partnership Against Domestic Violence (Atlanta): 404-873-1766. Open 24 hours a day, with emergency shelter.
• Hanna’s House: 678-824-6189. Emergency shelter.
• Raksha (South Asian survivors): 404-842-0725, weekdays 9 to 5.
• Atlanta Mission, My Sister’s House (women and children): 921 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318. 404-367-2465. There are intake requirements, so call first.
• Dial 211 (or 404-614-1000) to find out which shelters have openings today.

Coming Home After Incarceration

• Welcome Home House and Welcome Home Village: transitional housing for women returning home, through Atlanta Habitat, City of Refuge and Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. Atlanta Habitat: 404-223-5180.
• Women on the Rise (Hapeville): reentry support and help with bail for formerly incarcerated women.

Transitional and Second Chance Housing

We are working with partners who rent rooms and apartments to people with records, and with shelter style housing for women and children. Email hello@newseasonwomensfoundation.org to ask what is available and to be connected.

• Welcome Home Village (Atlanta Habitat, City of Refuge): transitional housing for women returning home after incarceration. Atlanta Habitat: 404-223-5180.
• Atlanta Mission, My Sister’s House: housing for women and children. 404-367-2465.
• Dial 211 to ask about transitional housing openings near you.

Free Food

• Atlanta Community Food Bank: find a pantry near you at acfb.org/get-help.
• HOPE Atlanta Women’s Community Kitchen: 458 Ponce De Leon Ave. For women and children.
• Hosea Helps Care Center: 2545 Forrest Hills Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30315.
• Salvation Army Metro Atlanta: salvationarmygeorgia.org/metro-atlanta.
• Food stamps (SNAP): apply at gateway.ga.gov.
• Dial 211 to find the nearest pantry open today.

Getting Around

• MARTA: fares, passes and reduced fare programs at itsmarta.com.
• WorkSource Metro Atlanta: a free job center that can help with transportation and child care while you train or look for work. atlworks.org.
• Free rides to medical appointments (Medicaid members): book at least 3 business days ahead at member.verida.com, or call 1-866-211-0950.
• Community Action Agencies: transportation help at georgiacaa.org.
• Ride credits for job interviews and medical appointments: we are building a New Season ride credit program. Email us at hello@newseasonwomensfoundation.org to ask about availability.

Finding Work

• Free resume service from New Season: we will write your resume for you. Allow 5 to 7 business days. Fill out the intake form.
• Work from home jobs guide for women: remote openings with pay ranges and direct application links. See the jobs guide.
• Second chance jobs in Atlanta: job boards and tips for women with a record. See the second chance jobs page.
• WorkSource Metro Atlanta: atlworks.org.

Need Help Right Now?

Dial 211 any time, or email us at hello@newseasonwomensfoundation.org. Asking for help is a strength, and we are glad you reached out.