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Non-Profit Organization

The Ark

640-A Barber Street, Athens, GA 30601

Contact information

Address
640-A Barber Street
Athens, GA 30601
Phone
706-548-8155
Fax
706-353-1153
Email
arkumoc@msn.com
Website
www.athensark.org

About this program

The Ark opened in 1984 with the mission to help those in need. For the past quarter century the ark has been this community’s emergency room for individuals and families facing financial crisis. The mission of The Ark is the same today as it was in 1989: to continue to fulfill the vision of its founders by being an efficient, effective way for the religious community to pool resources and help people find self-sufficiency with hope and self-respect in the face of economic hardship. The assistance our neighbors receive from The Ark prevents homelessness and loss of utilities. The Ark serves the low-income citizens of Athens Clarke and surrounding counties who are facing financial emergencies and are struggling to meet life’s basic needs. These include people who are working in one or more low-wage jobs, disabled or elderly and living on fixed incomes, facing increasing costs of living, stagnant wages and a lack of affordable housing and often without a network of support. Many of our neighbors live paycheck to paycheck, making difficult choices on a daily basis among rent, utilities, food, health care, day care and so much more. An unexpected expense can throw these families into financial crisis. When that happens, many of these people turn to the Ark. The Ark opened in 1989 and has provided $858,532.33 in financial assistance to over 31,108 individuals and families in need.
Services offered
Rent/Mortgage Assistance; Utility Assistance (electric/gas/water bills)

How to apply

Contact the housing assistance agency directly at 706-548-8155 to ask about availability, waiting lists, and eligibility. You may also be able to apply online.

Location

640-A Barber Street, Athens, GA
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Reviews & questions

Jun 3, 2020
Wendy

I address you very respectfully in this letter to ask for help with our electric power bill or rent payment. My name is Wendy Escalante, I live at 175 Baxter Drive - apartment J2, I have two children, a 16 year old girl and an 11 year old boy. My husband is the only one who is working in our home, I was left without a job due to the measures that were taken by COVID-19, I am asking for your help since we have been able to pay some expenses but our electricity debt has been growing. We don’t have legal documentation at the moment for such a reason that we cannot present a proof of work, since where my husband works its not permanent, for that reason we cannot present it. We are in need of asking you for help, we are sending this request hoping you can help us. No more to say, I say goodbye. Sincerely Wendy Escalante. PS - for any contact text 786-271-1284.

Jun 3, 2020
Wendy

I address you very respectfully in this letter to ask for help with our electric power bill or rent payment. My name is Wendy Escalante, I live at 175 Baxter Drive - apartment J2, I have two children, a 16 year old girl and an 11 year old boy. My husband is the only one who is working in our home, I was left without a job due to the measures that were taken by COVID-19, I am asking for your help since we have been able to pay some expenses but our electricity debt has been growing. We don’t have legal documentation at the moment for such a reason that we cannot present a proof of work, since where my husband works its not permanent, for that reason we cannot present it. We are in need of asking you for help, we are sending this request hoping you can help us. No more to say, I say goodbye. Sincerely Wendy Escalante. PS - for any contact text 786-271-1284.

Jul 20, 2020
Laurice Wymbs

Needing Help paying my rent trying to get an appointment if possable

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