Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the need in North Fulton?
North Fulton is not commonly perceived as an area that has problems associated with poverty. The relative affluence of the area masks the fact that an increasing number of families are barely making ends meet. The area has a large number of low-wage service-industry jobs, yet the cost of housing is above average for Atlanta and public transportation is scarce. When something unplanned happens to a family that is living from paycheck to paycheck, even something small like a dead car battery or a child with an ear ache, the family can be sent into a downward spiral that may end in homelessness without intervention. It has been estimated that one of every 8 families in Alpharetta and Roswell is living at or near the poverty level.
2. Who receives assistance?
Potential clients must live within Fulton County, in the following zip codes: 30004, 30005, 30009,30022,30024, 30075, 30076 , 30092,30097.Overall eligibility to receive any service (food, financial, etc.) is always evaluated by one of our caseworkers. In order to be considered for assistance, potential clients are required to provide:
- A completed application
- Current proof of residence (preferably a lease, mortgage statement, gas or water bill)
- Current photo ID
- Current proof of income (last 2 paycheck stubs)
- Any documentation that supports the financial need
3. How is NFCC funded?
NFCC funds in 2010 came from a variety of sources:
14% from faith organizations
1% from civic groups
23% from individuals
8% from business
35% from income from the Thrift Shop
18% from grants including:
$150,572 from United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
$75,000 Human Services Grant from Fulton County
NFCC manages all overhead expenses with proceeds from Thrift Shop sales and grants. Community donations are used to help families with emergency needs.
4. Does NFCC help undocumented immigrants?
NFCC assists individuals and families who live in our community and provide the following documentation: photo identification, proof of residence and proof of need. Enforcement of immigration laws is the responsibility of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service. Just as our public schools serve all children who live in the attendance zone, NFCC’s doors are open to all North Fulton residents.
5. How do I volunteer with your agency?
In order to volunteer with our agency, you must be 13 years of age with adult supervision and 16 years of age without adult supervision. For more information on volunteerism, please click on this link: http://nfcchelp.org/volunteer/ or contact Kevin Tracy at ktracy@nfcchelp.org.
6. My child is under thirteen. Can he or she volunteer?
If your child is under the age of 13, please visit our kids’ project page for offsite project ideas.
7. I need hours for court, what should I do?
Please contact Phil Hodges directly at phodges@nfcchelp.org or call 770.640.0399 x217.
8. How do I support or volunteer for the special programs offered by NFCC?
For information on our special programs, please visit the link: or contact Eden Purdy at epurdy@nfcchelp.org or call 770.640.0399 x208
9. Do you pickup furniture or I would like to schedule a pickup?
For information on pickup services, please visit Pick Up Service page and fill out the pickup form. or contact Phil Hodges at 770.640.0399 x217 or phodges@nfcchelp.org.
10. How do I host a food drive?
If you are interested in sponsoring a food drive, please contact Kevin Tracy at ktracy@nfcchelp.org or call 770.640.0399 x230.
