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Personal Welcome & Prayer

Our Personal Intake & Prayer Session is a time for us to get to know your story, your needs, and your hopes for the future. We take a few moments to pray together and invite God’s guidance as we walk beside you on this journey of healing and restoration.

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Advocacy and Referrals

We advocate on your behalf and connect you with the right resources to meet your needs. This includes providing referrals to trusted agencies and services, and verifying situations such as homelessness or experiences of domestic violence to ensure you receive the support you qualify for. Our goal is to help you navigate systems that can feel overwhelming, making sure your voice is heard and your needs are met with care and respect.

03

Move - in assistance

Move-in assistance is available through partnerships with trusted organizations. 
If you are a female survivor of domestic violence or a male who has been living in a hotel for at least 30 days, and you are currently experiencing homelessness, we are here to help.To be eligible for this support, participants must complete our three-step program, which includes:

  1. Personal Intake – A one-on-one session to understand your needs and goals.

  2. Wellness Appointment – Guidance and support to address emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.

  3. Financial Goals Assessment – A review to create a plan for financial stability and long-term success.

04

Information Sessions: Building Foundations for Success

Information sessions designed to empower youth, individuals, and families with the tools they need to thrive. Our sessions cover:

  • Growing your faith

  • Girl F.L.O.W. 

  • Employment

  • Education

  • Financial Literacy

  • Entrepreneurship

We break down each topic in simple, easy-to-understand terms, so even if you’re new to this information, you can confidently apply it toward your goals.

05

Resource Support

We provide essential items to support individuals and families in need, including:

  • Non perishable food items

  • Fairly used clothing

  • Hygiene products

  • Baby essentials

Our goal is to help families meet immediate needs while they work toward stability and long-term success. These resources are offered with care and respect, ensuring everyone feels valued and supported.

Community Resources

Fulton County

  • Salvation Army – 404-486-2710 https://sahelp.org/

  • Ben Hill Methodist – 404-927-9883 (voicemail); Requests for assistance are ONLY received on the first Tuesday of the month, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

  • Hosea Helps – 404-755-3353

  • Cascade Methodist – 404-602-0976

  • The Giving Kitchen – https://thegivingkitchen.org/help (for food service workers only

  • LIHEAP (gas/power) – https://facaa.org/liheap

  • United Way 211 – Search online at 211.org, dial 211, or text 211 to 898-211

DeKalb County

  • Salvation Army – 404-486-2710 https://sahelp.org/

  • International Rescue Committee – atlreferrals@rescue.org

  • Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry – (For zip codes 30030, 30032, 30033, 30079, 30306, 30307, 30317, 30002)– 404-373-2300

  • Decatur Cooperative Ministry – 404-284-4411

  • Greenforest Baptist – 404-486-6771 or 404-486-6769

  • The Giving Kitchen – https://thegivingkitchen.org/help (for food service workers only)

  • LIHEAP (gas/power) – https://facaa.org/liheap

  • United Way 211 – Search online at 211.org, dial 211, or text 211 to 898-211

Clayton County

Gwinnett County

  • Norcross Cooperative – 770-263-8268 (zip codes 30071, 30073, 30091, 30092, 30093, 30340, 30060, 3008)

  • Lawrenceville Cooperative – 770-939-7887 (zip codes 30319, 30043, 30044, 30045)

  • Lilburn Cooperative – 770-931-8333 (zip codes 30047, 30084, 30087)

  • Duluth Cooperative (Hands of Christ) – 770-623-9563 (zip codes 30096, 30097)

  • St. Oliver Plunkett – Snellville- 770-979-2500

  • Gwinnett County Helpline – 770-995-3339

  • The Giving Kitchen – https://thegivingkitchen.org/help (for food service workers only)

  • LIHEAP (gas/power) – https://facaa.org/liheap

  • United Way 211 – Search online at 211.org, dial 211, or text 211 to 898-211

Other Counties 

The Waiting Room

Dear God,
There's nothing in today that we can't do together. Give me peace for what's coming and spiritual strength to carry me through. 

 

In Kind Donations

Baby essentials, feminine products, socks, wash cloths, soap, hand sanitizer, shoes, sanitize wipes and hygiene products. 

Volunteer

Rita’s Helping Hand empowers volunteers to create meaningful change by providing essential support, hope, and dignity to individuals and families in need. By joining us, you become part of a mission-driven community dedicated to lifting others and strengthening our neighborhoods.”

🌿 Welcome to Rita’s Prayer Circle

Come and experience a space where hearts connect, faith grows, and prayers are lifted together in unity. 

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Encouraging Words — Be uplifted with messages of hope, love, and guidance from God’s Word.

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Weekly Gatherings — Whether online or through Rita’s prayer videos, we gather in spirit and truth to worship, reflect on God’s Word, and lift each other up in heartfelt prayer.

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Testimony Sharing

Share how God is working in your life to inspire and encourage others. You can tell your story during circle time, via video, or privately—whatever feels best for you.

Hi, I’m Rita — empowering others to embrace courage, faith, and transformation.

Please note: This organization does not provide rental/utility assistance 

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Rita's Mission

Rita’s Helping Hand is a faith-based nonprofit committed to empowering individuals and families facing hardship. Guided by compassion and the belief that healing begins with hope, we strive to restore dignity, create opportunity, and uplift communities through God’s love and purpose-driven service.

Blue Wall

Sign up for Rita's Monthly Information Sessions that cover 
Prayer | Girl Flow | Employment | Education | Financial literacy | Entrepreneurship 

Unfiltered Conversations
on Bravery and Transformation

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Community Resources 

If you are homeless and seeking services, please contact the following Coordinated Entry Access Points based on where you are experiencing homelessness. 
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