Contacting 2-1-1 will help connect our community members with resources available in our area - especially now as many citizens are experiencing difficulty making ends meet. Anyone can dial 2-1-1 to speak to a live representative, text their zip code to 898-211, or visit the 2-1-1 website to find help. Don't wait - connect today!

United Way and the Community Foundation are interested in learning about continued and current needs in our community. Grants will continue to be made to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Columbus, Georgia area. 

If you are a 501(c)(3) organization and would like to share your needs,  please complete this form .


Saturday, June 27, 2020 | 10:00am
Central Activity Center
1500 14th Street, Phenix City

  • Alabama residents
  • Drive thru only - please stay in your vehicle
  • One food allocation per vehicle
  • Please wear a protective mask or face covering as a safety precaution for our clients and volunteers

Holy Family Outreach Sack Lunch program has reopened. Sack lunches will be available Friday, June 26, 2020. PLUS extra special sack lunch Friday, July 3, 2020 for Independence Day!

Tuesdays, 5:30pm

"Survivors supporting each other through the process." The Center at 909 hosts a support group for adult female survivors. This group is led by a trained, licensed therapist from Family Counseling of Columbus.
Local Resources

  • Don't wait to get connected, Call, Text, or visit the webpage today! Text your Zip Code to 898-211 or visit 211uwcv.org


As our area moves to gradually reopen, agencies and organizations may have changes to their services and schedules. Please help us keep this document updated and c heck back often as this is a live document .

PROVIDERS


In light of the ongoing efforts to address COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau announced they will conduct the count of people experiencing homelessness between September 22 and 24. The Census Bureau is developing protocols and gathering resources, including personal protective equipment (PPE), to ensure that this count is conducted as safely as possible. Read more
HMIS Resources

On June 17, 2020, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2020-19, “Extension of Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium in connection with the Presidentially-Declared COVID-19 National Emergency.” This ML announces a second extension of the foreclosure and eviction moratorium through August 31, 2020. Read more
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The National Alliance to End Homeless has developed a simple Coordinated Entry flowchart. It provides considerations that Continuums of Care should make to help ensure coordinated entry implementation is equitable.  Read more
Webinars

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 | 1:00pm EST

The National Alliance to End Homelessness brings the first-ever online event on ending homelessness. This event seeks to provide a virtual space for members of the homeless services community to gather, celebrate, and strengthen their work in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Resources

HUD Resource Digest

HUD COVID-19 Office Hours
Fridays | 2:30 - 4:00 pm EST Read more

Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 7 | 3:00pm EST
We are regularly adding documents and news to the Home for Good website as a resource for the community.

When we update our website, we also post a link on our Facebook page . We appreciate your comments, likes, and shares.

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