COVID-19 resources available in Sandy Springs

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In light of the crisis currently facing our nation and world, we want to take just a minute to talk about what matters most in Sandy Springs right now. 

While we are an organization that has primarily focused our efforts on affordable housing policies, we know that there are more urgent needs facing our city today.

Sandy Springs Together knows that there are many in our community that would be glad to help, if only they knew where to put their effort. 

Please share this with your social media feeds, friends and family, so that we can make it widely known that these resources are available to members of our community. 

We will continue to add more resources as we become aware of them.  

General Assistance

  • United Way of Greater Atlanta - Individuals and families impacted and in need of support can contact United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 211 Contact Center

  • CARES ACT: The CARES Act provides fast and direct economic assistance for American workers and families, small businesses, and preserves jobs for American industries.

Labor Resources

  • Job Networking – Job hunting workshops, resume workshops, job fairs and much more. All services offered virtually during the Corona Virus Crisis.

Health Resources

Food Resources

Housing, Utilities and Rent

  • Rent Adjustment - Sample letters to landlord for rent adjustment during Covid-19 
  • Housing Justice League – helps renters and homeowners with housing policy, practices and eviction knowledge; focused in Atlanta, but their program is applicable throughout metro Atlanta.  

Education Resources for Children and Adults

Entertainment Resources

Emotional and Mental Health Resources

  • First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic is a free workbook from the Yale Child Study Center–Scholastic Collaborative, written by child development expert Denise Daniels. This comforting resource is designed to help children alleviate stress and anxiety and to provide a sense of control during changing times. This workbook will encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings while providing families with simple strategies to help kids handle emotions.

Virtual Meetings

Internet and WiFi Resources

Helpful Resources

Helpful Resources for Seniors

AARP will host weekly live Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall on Thursdays at 1:00pm. The next call will be on Thursday, March 19. 

Government officials will answer your questions about avoiding coronavirus scams and providing resources for family caregivers.

You can call their toll-free number, 855-274-9507, to join the live event. You can also listen to the live stream, here: http://bit.ly/2x9paX3

Resources to Help Others

  • Community Assistance Center 
    • The CAC offers emergency assistance to Sandy Springs and Dunwoody individuals and families needing food and cash assistance. They are in need of volunteers, and financial donations.

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