*****Author’s Note: The following post was published on September 9, 2018 and has not been updated since its initial publication. As this post was written as part of a bigger, older project that has already ended, I do not intend on updating this post with new information about the organizations featured in it. This means some or all of the information in this or other posts in this series may be outdated by the time you read this post.
If you need the latest information on these organizations, it is your responsibility to conduct that research on your own. These posts can be used as a jumping off point for that research, but it is still your responsibility to look up these organizations on your own to verify whether or not their services still exist or will actually work for your needs.
***This blog post is part of a weekly series titled #SignalBoostSunday. This series will highlight organizations and social causes that are of importance and provide assistance to the Greater Atlanta area. ***
This week’s #SignalBoostSunday will be a bit different from our previous installments. This week, instead of highlighting two or three local philanthropic organizations, we’ll be giving you a quick reference list of five free local resources and services.
1.) Look Good Feel Better – American Cancer Society
Free, beauty workshop for women who are undergoing cancer treatment. Hosted by Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
2.) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance – United Way of Greater Atlanta
Free tax preparation services for low and moderate income families. A joint initiative by United Way of Greater Atlanta and the IRS.
3.) Military Legal Assistance Program – State Bar of Georgia
Provides free or reduced-cost legal services for service members and veterans.
4.) GED Education Training for Adults – City of Atlanta
Free GED training through the WorkSource Atlanta program. Call 404 – 546 – 3000 for more information.
5.) SCORE Atlanta
Free mentorship and advice for small business owners. They offer free mentoring, free or low-cost workshops and free online resources.
Anita M. George: Journalist, Writer 