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Chatham County Community Resources
CLOTHING
Old Savannah City Mission ........................................................................... 912-232-1979
Savannah Baptist Center ............................................................................... 912-232-1033
FOOD AND GROCERIES:
Meals:
Emmaus House ................................................................................................ 912-495-8828
Inner City Night Shelter .................................................................................. 912-232-4673
Old Savannah City Mission ............................................................................... 912-232-1979
Salvation Army ................................................................................................... 912-651-7420
Savannah Baptist Center.................................................................................... 912-232-1033
Social Apostolate ............................................................................................ 912-233-1877
St. Paul=s CME Church ..................................................................................... 912-233-2849
Groceries:
Old Savannah City Mission .............................................................................. 912-232-1979
Salvation Army ................................................................................................... 912-651-7420
Social Apostolate ............................................................................................... 912-233-1877
St. Paul=s CME Church ................................................................................... 912-233-2849
St. Paul=s Episcopal Church ............................................................................. 912-232-0274
Wesley Community Center ............................................................................ 912-236-4226
HEALTH AND MEDICAL CLINICS
Chatham County Health Department ......................................................... 912-356-2441
Community Health Mission ............................................................................. 912-692-1451
Curtis Cooper Clinic (Savannah) ...................................................................... 912-527-1000
Curtis Cooper Clinic (Garden City) ............................................................. 912-527-1100
Good Samaritan Clinic (Garden City) ........................................................... 912-964-4326
St Mary’s Health Center ................................................................................ 912-443-9409
HOUSING
Emergency and Short Term Shelters:
Child(ren):
Greenbriar Children=s Center (ages infant - 21 yrs old) ............................ 912-234-3431
Park Place Outreach (ages 11-17 only) .......................................................... 912-234-4048

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Families:
Interfaith Hospitality Network ...................................................................... 912-790-9446
Magdalene Project of Union Mission ............................................................. 912-629-4015
Park Place Outreach (ages 11-17 only) .......................................................... 912-234-4048
SAFE Shelter (912 629-8888) ........................................................... Local 912-234-9999
Salvation Army ................................................................................................. 912-651-7420
TANF Residential ............................................................................................ 912-355-1440
Thomas D. Austin House (transitional residence) ..................................... 912-443-9700
Men:
Grace House of Union Mission ...................................................................... 912-236-7423
Inner City Night Shelter .................................................................................. 912-232-4673
Old Savannah City Mission ............................................................................ 912-232-1979
Salvation Army ................................................................................................. 912-651-7420
Women:
Chestina House ............................................................................................... 912-233-2849
Inner City Night Shelter .................................................................................. 912-232-4673
Living Vine (pregnant women age 13 and up) ............................................ 912-352-9998
Magdalene Project of Union Mission .......................................................... 912-629-4015
SAFE Shelter (866-390-7233) ................................................................... 912-234-9999
Salvation Army ............................................................................................... 912-651-7420
HOUSING
Long-term Housing:
Co-ed and Families:
Housing Authority of Savannah ................................................................... 912-235-5844
Men’s Residential .............................................................................................. 912-233-0079
Union Mission .................................................................................................... 912-236-7423
Child(ren):
Greenbriar Children=s Center (ages infant to 21 yrs old) ............................. 912-234-3413
JOB AND LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAMS
Men:
American Works (AKA Donnelly House) ................................................ 912-349-4832
Habersham House Group Home .............................................................. 912-349-4818
Hallelujah House (housing for men with substance abuse) ...................... 912-233-2849
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Men=s Residential .......................................................................................... 912-233-0079
Old Savannah Mission .................................................................................... 912-232-1979
Women:
Donnelly House (AKA American Works) ................................................ 912-349-4832
Hamilton House Group Home .................................................................. 912-349-4818
Thomas D Austin House (housing for women with families) .................... 912-443-9700
RENTAL OR UTILITY ASSISTANCE:
Department of Family and Children=s Services ............................................ 912-651-2218
Economic Opportunity Authority ................................................................ 912-238-2960
Salvation Army ................................................................................................... 912-651-7420
Wesley Community Center .............................................................................. 912-236-4226
U.S. VETERAN’S EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE:
Operation Open Door ................................................................................ 912-954-6611
(OOD) homeless unemployed or underemployed veterans of the United States
military.
OTHER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE:
American Red Cross
906 Drayton Street
912-651-5300

The American Red Cross offers immediate assistance to those individuals inflicted

by natural disasters such as natural fires. They do offer short-term living arrangements
(via hotels) but mostly offer vouchers for food and clothing.
Department of Family and Children=s Services
912-651-2218
DFCS offers temporary assistance to needy families (TANF), Medicaid and Food
Stamps to income eligible families.
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American Works and Donnelly House
Transitional and Life Skills
1928 Montgomery Crossroads
912-349-4832
Chestina House
St. Paul=s CME Chruch
912-233-2849 (Rev. Paul Graham)
The Chestina House is a 90 day residential facility designed to meet the needs of
women suffering from substance abuse disorders. During the first 30 days of
residency, restrictions are enforced. After the initial 30 days of residency, the
restrictions are relaxed and residents must seek employment. There is a $200
application fee.
Department of Family and Children=s Services
716 Wheaton Street
912-651-2218
DFCS provides temporary assistance to needy families (TANF), Medicaid and Food
Stamps to income eligible families.
Emergency Assistance program (program of DFCS) provides rental assistance in
addition to emergency income to those who are unable to work for medical reasons.
Emmaus House - United Ministries
18 Abercorn Street
912-495-8828
Emmaus House is located in the Parish House of Christ Church Episcopal at the
corner of Bryan and Abercorn Streets at 18 Abercorn Street. Breakfast is served at
8:30 AM Monday thru Friday.
Grace House (Union Mission)
120 Fahm Street
912-236-7423
Grace House is a 50 bed emergency shelter designed to meet the needs of homeless
men. Individuals must successfully pass a drug and alcohol test. If an individual test
positive, entrance may be gained by agreeing to receive alcohol and/or drug
treatment.
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Greenbriar Children=s Center
3790 Hopkins Street
912-234-3431
Greenbriar Children=s Center targets children ages infant to 21 and seeks to provide
services which promote the healthy development of children and the strengthening of
families.
Project CareBRunaway/homeless youth program that assist youth in need of
temporary shelter (14 days), counseling, family support or anything else that threatens
family stability. This program serves youth ages 10-17 years old. 912-236-8789.
Habersham House
401 East 35th Street
912-349-4818
The Habersham House is an Assisted Living facility that offers residents
independent living options and daily support services
Hallelujah House
St. Paul=s CME Chruch
912-233-2849 (Rev. Paul Graham)
The Hallelujah House is a 90 day residential facility designed to meet the needs of
men suffering from substance abuse disorders. During the first 30 days of residency,
restrictions are enforced. After the initial 30 days of residency, the restrictions are
relaxed and residents must seek employment. There is a $200 application fee.
Hamilton House
512 Hamilton Court
912-349-4818
The Hamilton House is an Assisted Living facility that offers residents independent
living options and daily support services.
Housing Authority of Savannah

555 West Bay Street
912-235-5844

Public Housing--The Housing Authority of Savannah provides Public Housing to
low-income families, senior citizens and the disabled. There are eight apartment

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complexes (neighborhoods), some specifically designed for the needs of handicapped
family members, located throughout the city. Interested parties must apply for public
housing and there is usually a waiting list (approximately one year wait). There are
two options available for the payment of rent: 1) Income-based (approx. 30% of gross
income); and 2) Flat rent based on the market value of the apartment.

Section 8--The Section 8 program allows low-income families to receive federal

housing assistance while enjoying homes outside traditional public housing.
Participants pay approximately 30% of their adjusted income directly to the landlord.
The Housing Authority subsidizes a portion of the rent based on fair market rent
guidelines. Eligibility requirements are similar to those for public housing. There is a
waiting list that opens periodically (approximately one year wait). When the waiting list
re-opens an advertisement is placed in the local newspaper inviting those who believe
they are eligible to apply. The Housing Authority administers housing assistance
payments for over 2,400 privately owned homes and apartments.

Inner City Night Shelter
124 Arnold Street
912-232-4673
The Inner City Night Shelter is a 50 bed emergency shelter designed to meet the
needs of homeless men. Inner City is the only shelter in Savannah that accepts
individuals who are actively using drugs and/or alcohol. Additionally, Inner City is the
only shelter currently allowing sex offenders. The shelter doors are open from 6pm to
6am. Dinner is served daily at 4:30pm and anyone (men, women and/or children) may
eat at this facility. Facility is also open daily for showers and laundry.
Interfaith Hospitality Network
912-790-9446
Interfaith Hospitality Network offers emergency services to families with children
(husband/wife/child, or mother/child or father/child). Host congregations provide
food, shelter and feed homeless families in their churches or synagogues while case
managers mobilize community services to alleviate the homeless situation. The
program houses up to three different families at any given time and the average length
of stay is 30 days.
Exclusions:
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No active drug or alcohol use
<
No mental illness
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No significant criminal background
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Program not for transient or chronically homeless
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Living Vine
535 East 34th Street
912-352-9998
The Living Vine is a transitional home for women who are pregnant and in crisis.
They offer counseling and prenatal care. Women may remain at Living Vine until the
birth of their child at which time they will be transitioned into another home.
Magdalene Project
(Union Mission)
120 Fahm Street
912-236-7423
The Magdalene Project is an emergency shelter designed to meet the needs of single
women with or without children. Individuals must successfully pass a drug and
alcohol test. If the individual test positive, entrance may be gained by agreeing to
receive alcohol and/or drug treatment.
Men=s Residential
912-233-0079
Men=s Residential is a substance abuse treatment program for men offered through
Recovery Place of Savannah. The program offers a sober living environment and a
counseling center.
Old Savannah City Mission
2414 Bull Street
912-232-1979
The Old Savannah City Mission offers emergency shelter, food and clothing to men
who lack such necessities. The Mission offers three hot meals Monday through
Saturday and dinner on Sunday. Additionally, once a week the Mission distributes
groceries to needy individuals. There is no charge for the groceries, however,
individuals (or families) must have a referral letter from someoneBpreferably from a
pastor of a congregation.
Operation Open Door
7220 Sallie Mood Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
Phone (912) 354-6611
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Assists homeless unemployed/underemployed veterans of the U.S. military.
Park Place Outreach
(formally Savannah Runaway Home)
11 West Park Avenue
912-234-4048
Park Place Outreach provides services to at-risk youth and families in the Savannah
area with an emphasis on those ineligible for adult or family emergency shelters.
Program seeks to reunite families and to help the youth function within the
community. Park Place targets 11 to 17 year olds and offers a structured environment.
They have 15 beds available and the maximum length of stay is 2 weeks; after 2 weeks
the case will be re-evaluated.
SAFE Shelter
912-234-9999
SAFE Shelter is a 48 bed facility that allows women of domestic abuse to stay for up
to three months. Children are allowed at this facility. The abuse must be intimate in
nature (husband/wife, girlfriend/boyfriend, same-sex couples) and not simply a
disagreement between mother and daughter. The SAFE shelter also offers individual
counseling, support groups, referral services, legal advocacy and preventive education.
Salvation Army
3100 Montgomery Street
912-651-7420
The Salvation Army shelter provides a safe environment for men, women or
families. Other services such as case management and counseling are available.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Over 18
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Picture ID
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Drug and alcohol free

Project SHARE provides emergency assistance to Georgians who need help with

basic necessities B housing and, food. The program assists the elderly, the disabled,
the unemployed, the sick and others who are experiencing financial hardship. In order
to be eligible for Project SHARE individuals must verify their income and situation.
Additionally, individuals must provide documentation of all bills (current, past due
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Savannah Baptist Center
704 Wheaton St Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 232-1033
The Savannah Baptist Center provides assistance such as Clothes, Food, and Bus
Passes for the needy.
Shelter Plus Care
(Union Mission)
912-236-7423
The Shelter Plus Care Program provides rental assistance for hard-to-serve
homeless individuals. Shelter Plus Care is designed to provide housing and supportive
services on a long-term basis for homeless individuals with disabilities. Shelter Plus
Care has 82 subsidized apartments for families or single adults, with case
management.
Shelter Plus Care I is a sponsor-based program with 14 apartment units available for
persons meeting the shelter plus care eligibility criteria. Applicants must be homeless
and meet one of the following: 1) mental health, 2) substance abuse disorder, or
3) HIV/AIDS.
For more information about Shelter Plus Care 1 call: (912) 236-2579
Shelter Plus Care 3 is a sponsor-based program with 14 apartment units available for
person meeting the shelter plus care eligibility criteria. Applicants must be homeless
and meet one of the following: 1) mental health, 2) substance abuse disorder,
Social Apostolate
502 East Liberty Street
912-233-1877
The Social Apostolate provides help to the needy such as a Soup Kitchen, Clothes
and Showers.
St Paul’s CME Church
1601 Barnard Street
912-233-2849
St Paul’s CME Church provides food to the needy Monday thru Friday from
3:00PM – 5:00 PM
St Paul’s Episcopal Church
1802 Abercorn Street
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912-232-0274
St Paul’s Episcopal Church has a Food Pantry for the needy.
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Residential
12350 Mercy Blvd.
912-925-8334
TANF Residential is a transitional program for women and their children with an
average stay between 6 and 12 months. The mother must have a substance abuse
problem. This facility has 12 beds.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must have children (no more than 3 with the oldest being 11 or under)
<
Are without a job because of substance abuse;
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Are medically safe to treat on an outpatient basis;
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Do not need detoxification and/or inpatient treatment;
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Are without cognitive impairments or chronic mental illness.
Thomas D. Austin House
14 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
912-443-9700
The Thomas D. Austin House is a transitional home where families may reside for
up to two years. The Austin House has 12 fully furnished apartments and they offer a
variety of services to help families achieve self-sufficiency including case management,
daycare, after school tutoring, summer camp, and life skill workshops.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must have children;
<
Mother/Father/Child(ren), or Mother/Child, or Father/Child or
Grandparent/Grandchild;
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Must be able to verify homeless (or imminent homelessness).
Urban Trained Institute
(Program of Old Savannah City Mission)
2414 Bull Street
912-232-1979
The Urban Trained Institute program is a twelve month substance abuse program
that provides housing, education to help men live a drug-free life.
Wesley Community Center
1601 Drayton Street
912-236-4226

Meals-emergency food is available the first and second Wednesday of every month
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from 10am to 12pm.

Family Advocacy Project- Project works to assist families in times of need through
advocacy and referral including emergency utility and rental assistance, food
assistance, health forums and community events.

Wesley=s Women=s Center- Wesley=s day shelter provides a safe haven, lunch and

optional motivational programs such as: education classes, spiritual workshops and
counseling, job support including a career clothing closet; computer lab and library,
commercial kitchen facility and meeting spaces.

Early Childhood Education and Development Center- offers full day learning

services, subsidized child care for families who are low-income and/or homeless, on
site therapy, breakfast, lunch and snack. Hours: 7am to 5:45pm.

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