Churches That Help with Rent in Atlanta, GA

Several churches, religious organizations, and faith-based coalitions in Atlanta offer emergency rent assistance to families facing eviction or temporary financial crises. Since funds are often limited and distributed on a monthly basis, we recommend contacting these programs as early in the month as possible.

Among the major religious networks and churches providing rent assistance in the Atlanta area are:

Faith-Based Rent Assistance programs in Metro Atlanta

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia

To obtain rental assistance from St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, you must begin your application by calling their central assistance line at (678) 892-6163. Since their program operates through decentralized local chapters (called “Conferences”) linked to neighborhood Catholic parishes, the automated system will ask you to enter your specific zip code to route your request to the volunteer team covering your exact area.

Call the SVdP Georgia assistance line at (678) 892-6163. Enter your zip code when prompted. If a local volunteer is not immediately available, you will need to leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and a brief explanation of your rental crisis.

The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta

The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta offers emergency financial assistance, housing programs, and basic needs support through its Emergency Financial Services Centers across seven local counties. To apply for rental or utility assistance, residents of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties should call the main helpline at (404) 486-2888 or submit an online application via The Salvation Army Georgia portal.

Metro Atlanta Service Center Locations

Fulton County and Area Command: Red Shield Center | 469 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 | Phone: (404) 486-2888
DeKalb County Center: Sherrydale Location | 3500 Sherrydale Lane, Decatur, GA 30032 | Phone: (404) 486-2888
Cobb and Douglas Counties Center: Waterman Street Location | 202 Waterman Street SE, Marietta, GA 30060 | Phone: (404) 486-2888
Gwinnett County Center: Sugarloaf Location | 3455 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 | Phone: (770) 724-1677

Catholic Charities Atlanta

Catholic Charities Atlanta focuses on housing stability through professional, HUD-certified housing counseling programs, rather than providing direct cash assistance. For general assistance or information on resources, call their initial intake line at (770) 429-2369.

The organization primarily serves families, addressing the root causes of financial instability. They review budgets, advise tenants on negotiations with landlords, and coordinate access to available emergency funds.

Their HUD-certified housing team offers personalized financial training, guidance for individuals facing rent-related issues, and foreclosure prevention assistance. Call (770) 790-3112 or email housingcounseling@ccatlanta.org to speak with a counselor.

Main Office Location: 2401 Lake Park Drive SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 | Phone: (404) 920-7725
Metro Atlanta Service Center: 2305 Parklake Drive, Suite 150, Building 9, Atlanta, GA 30345
Email for general assistance: help@ccatlanta.org

Specific Atlanta Churches & Interfaith Coalitions

Cascade United Methodist Church

Cascade United Methodist Church offers financial support for past-due housing and utility expenses through the Cascade UMC Community Fund, which is funded by its own congregation. To request assistance, you must download the fund’s application packet directly from their website, complete it, and submit it along with supporting financial documentation.

The church team reviews applications on the first Monday of each month, and processing standard applications can take up to 21 days. Please note that the program does not offer immediate emergency assistance or same-day cash aid.

Address: 3144 Cascade Road, Atlanta, GA 30311
Main church phone: (404) 691-5770
Dedicated assistance line: (404) 691-4360
Fax for submissions: (404) 691-7961

Buckhead Christian Ministry (BCM Georgia)

BCM Georgia (formerly known as Buckhead Christian Ministry) focuses on preventing homelessness through three distinct levels of housing and financial empowerment programs. You cannot apply for financial assistance by visiting their main office in person, as it is used strictly for administrative functions. All initial inquiries and applications must be made through the BCM Georgia website.

Main address: 2847 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (Administration only; no in-person assistance applications)
Direct phone line: (404) 239-0038
Emergency contact email: EmergencyAssistance@bcmatlanta.org

Midtown Assistance Center (MAC)

Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) no longer accepts financial assistance applications directly at its office. Instead, all initial requests for emergency rent and utility assistance must be submitted via the ARCHI Atlanta collaborative online application, which evaluates and routes local cases to the appropriate assistance groups in the metropolitan area. Although it historically operated out of the basement of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, MAC’s centralized operations are currently located at 613 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308.

MAC provides emergency assistance to low-income working households located within 14 specific zip codes in Midtown and Downtown Atlanta. Your residence must be located within one of these zones to qualify for assistance funds: 30303 | 30308 | 30309 | 30310 | 30312 | 30313 | 30314 | 30315 | 30318 | 30363

Call (404) 681-5777. Phone hours for general inquiries and assistance are Monday through Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Crossroads Community Ministries

Crossroads Community Ministries is a specialized non-profit organization located in downtown Atlanta that focuses primarily on stabilizing individuals facing severe housing insecurity or those transitioning out of homelessness. Rather than managing a conventional, quick-access emergency rent fund for the general public, its stabilization resources are integrated directly into comprehensive case management systems and rapid re-housing programs.

Physical address: 420 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Operations hotline: (404) 873-7654
Direct assistance inquiries: Email info@crossroadsatlanta.org to inquire about available openings for the housing admission process.
Daily office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (closed Saturdays and Sundays).

Steps to Take Right Away

Call 211: The United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 211 helpline is a 24-hour resource that identifies active rental assistance funds based on your specific zip code. If local church funds are temporarily exhausted, 211 can locate available municipal grants or funding from community action agencies.

Gather documentation: Virtually all churches will require a photo ID, your current lease agreement, proof of household income (or proof of a sudden loss of income), and a written eviction notice or a payment record issued by your landlord.