GEORGIA FAMILY
CONNECTION PARTNERSHIP

Connecting Henry hosts bi-monthly Community Collaborative meetings bringing together partners from non-profits, faith-based, government, public agencies, civic organizations, and businesses. The purpose of the meetings is to address issues within the county that affects us all and develop solutions to enhance the quality of life in Henry County. We envision a community where collaborative partners work together to provide critical resources that ultimately empowers families to become stable and self-sufficient.

INSPIRE HOMELESS AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM

The INSPIRE Homeless & Homelessness Prevention Program helps prevent at-risk housing issues from rapidly spiraling and becoming an out-of-control homelessness situation.

The goal of the program is to ensure that families can:

Pay rent or mortgage
Pay their utilities
Pay other bills
Go to bed every night in a warm, safe, and clean environment
Keep life-saving medical equipment operational
Cook and preserve nourishing food
Eliminate overwhelming stress and anxiety

Connecting Henry's rent, mortgage, and utility assistance is for a max of $250.00 total (not per bill) and is for a one time assistance only.

INSPIRE BENEVOLENCE PROGRAM

The Benevolence Network is a collaborative, on-going, year-round program that provides subsistence aid to unemployed, working poor, and disabled families experiencing hardships through support and partnerships with local churches, community organizations, other non-profits, and the school system.

We ensure families do not fall through the cracks by wrapping our arms around that individual/family and providing them with resources and support.

We also offer personal connections to food pantries, clothes closets, and furniture resources. Our goal is to restore their hope while helping families in getting back on their feet.

INSPIRE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

The INSPIRE Employment Training Program, geared towards low income, unemployed, underemployed, and unskilled individuals, teaches individuals the skills necessary to get a job and keep a job.

This program is designed for those individuals with a history of long term unemployment or job-hopping, and minimal experience in the workforce.

This model is successful as it addresses soft skills, resumes, credit, habits, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that can cripple an individual’s ability to move into a livable wage career.

EMERGENCY SHELTER

Individuals experiencing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence need access to a safe, clean place to sleep at night. Connecting Henry's Emergency Shelter provides temporary shelter and services designed to increase shelter clients’ stability. The Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Program helps people quickly regain permanent housing stability after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.

Connecting Henry is working in partnership with Haven House. Emergency Shelter services are offered to residents in Henry, Clayton, Spalding, and Fayette counties. Haven House assists residents in Henry, Butts, Jaspar, and Lamar counties.

Please call 770-274-3642 to learn more or find out if you are eligible.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT CONNECTING HENRY IS CURRENTLY OUT OF EMERGENCY SHELTER FUNDING AND IS NO LONGER ABLE TO OFFER EMERGENCY SHELTER ASSISTANCE.***

RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM

Connecting Henry's Rapid Rehousing (RRH) program is funded by a grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program is designed for Henry, Clayton, Fayette, Spalding, Jaspar, Lamar, and Butts County families experiencing homelessness and need temporary assistance to obtain and retain housing.

Assistance is focused on housing stabilization, linking program participants to community resources and mainstream benefits, and helping them develop a plan for preventing future housing instability. The type and duration of assistance will vary and may include assistance with the following: past due rent, late fees, security and/or utility deposits, utility payments, rent, and other related costs. Participation in case management is mandatory to assist households in accessing support services to ensure their success.

HUD's definition for homeless is: Families must be homeless either in 1) emergency facility, 2) hotels paid by a charitable organization, or 3) living on the streets.

***Please note that couch surfing/doubled up/paying for a motel typically DOES NOT meet the federal definition of homelessness.***

The RRH program is driven by negotiations with landlords from the community who are willing to participate. Grant funding from the Department of Community Affairs Emergency Solutions Grant helps cover the typical first, last, and security costs. With Connecting Henry backing the family, landlords have the assurance they are going to be paid.

Landlords, please contact 770-274-3642 for more information.