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Emergency Financial Assistance: NFCC provides direct aid for rent, utilities, medical, transportation and other basic needs on an emergency basis.

Food Pantry: NFCC distributes more than nine tons of food and staple goods each week. In 2008, 19,714 food distributions were processed based upon the caseworkers’ assessment of the client’s needs.

Thrift Shop: NFCC’s on-site Thrift Shop serves hundreds of families with their clothing, household goods and furniture needs. Over 2,000 families qualify for clothing vouchers, while others pay nominal prices.

Bilingual Services: Services are available in Spanish, including translation, identification and access of other services.

Family Enrichment Program: NFCC helps families move toward financial stability and self-sufficiency by offering free classes and workshops in money management, job readiness, health and wellness, and life skills training. Classes are open to clients of NFCC, and our community space permitting. On-site Child care is provided at no cost to  participants for some classes, providing parents with a safe and secure environment for their children while they focus on improving the family’s future. Click here to see the current schedule of classes and job counseling services.

Holiday Assistance: NFCC coordinates assistance to families during Thanksgiving and December holidays, a program that brings joy to those giving as well as receiving. 1,634 families received holiday assistance in 2008.

Special Assistance: Easter baskets in April; School Supplies in August; Winter Coats in October, and Donated Automobiles.

Special Projects: NFCC matches volunteers with service projects, i.e. yard work for seniors, minor home repair, fund raisers, food and clothing collections.

Indigent Health Care: NFCC works closely with public health, Grady Hospital, and private providers to secure access for indigent families.

Dental Care: NFCC matches volunteer dentists with low-income families for emergency dental care.

Advocacy: NFCC works with the community and other non-profit agencies to advocate for unmet needs and increased access to services for low-income residents.