What our Community Services Department offers
Ninth District Opportunity’s Community Services Department works directly with low-income families to reduce the impact of poverty in the local communities of Northeast Georgia. Each participant is evaluated in ten dimensions to determine the barriers to self-sufficiency and establish an achievable workplan customized to the individual household needs.
Services offered through the Community Services department:
- Community Resource Coordination
- Crisis Rent and Utility Assistance
- Emergency Food Assistance
- Homeless Street Outreach
- Housing Advocacy
- Income Management Counseling
- Internships
- Employment Counseling
- Legacy Link Training Site
- SSI Advocacy (SOAR Certified)
- Education Counseling and Referral Services
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Weatherization Enrollment