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		<title>Digital Skills Course for Everyone</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Unlock the world of technology with this comprehensive course in Clayton! Perfect for beginners, it focuses on essential skills for navigating your PC, laptop, iPhone, and iPad. Participants will gain valuable insights into safeguarding their digital identities in today's online environment. This engaging hands-on learning experience invites everyone to bring their own devices for interactive sessions. Don't miss the chance to enhance your tech skills and feel more confident in using your devices. Limited spots are available, ensuring personal attention for every participant.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Atlanta Residents Notice Water Taste Change: Here’s What You Need To Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Atlanta residents have expressed concerns over a recent change in their water's taste. This post explains the reasons behind the change and reassures residents about the safety and quality of their drinking water.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Council Member Boone Hosts Seminar on Anti Displacement Tax Relief Fund Helping Atlanta Homeowners with 20-Year Property Tax Grants</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don't miss the opportunity to safeguard your home with the Anti Displacement Tax Relief Fund! Join Councilmember Andrea L. Boone and Dr. Eloisa Klementich of Invest Atlanta for an insightful seminar in Southwest Atlanta. This program offers eligible homeowners a grant to cover property tax increases above the base amount for 20 years. Secure your financial future and stay rooted in your community.

Anti Displacement Tax Relief Fund Seminar  
Hosted by: Councilmember Andrea L. Boone and Dr. Eloisa Klementich of Invest Atlanta  
Location: Southwest Atlanta  
Purpose: To provide eligible Atlanta homeowners with a grant to cover the increase in their property taxes above the base amount for a 20-year period.

To register for this FREE event, visit their website for more information.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>2022 Request for Proposals: Comprehensive School-Based Health Center Program</title>
		<link>https://www.hoaalliance.org/2022-request-for-proposals-comprehensive-school-based-health-center-program/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Offered by PARTNERS for Equity in Child and Adolescent Health Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and the Georgia School-Based Health Alliance, Inc. (GASBHA) According to the 2021 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a study on the well-being of America’s children, Georgia ranks 38th in the nation in child well-being and 37th in education nationally. Georgia ranks in the bottom 20% in five categories: -children in poverty, -high-school students not graduating on time, -teens not attending school and not working, -low birthweight babies, and -children in families where the household head lacks a high school diploma. In addition, more than 197,000 of Georgia’s children are uninsured and, as a result, do not have a medical home and have very limited access to routine health care. The goals of the Comprehensive School-Based Health Center Program are to: increase access to quality health care (physical, behavioral, oral), improve the delivery of health services, and improve the overall health of the children of Georgia; improve the academic achievement of Georgia’s children through increased school attendance; facilitate the expansion of school-based health centers throughout the state; and establish a state alliance for school-based health centers—Georgia School-Based Health Alliance (GASBHA). By expanding school-based health center services, Georgia’s children will benefit from improved access to primary health care, improved health outcomes, and improved school attendance. The state will benefit from reduced costs to the Medicaid system through the reduction in inappropriate emergency-room visits; hospitalizations for chronic illnesses, like asthma, and diabetes; and transportation costs. Purpose This request for proposals is meant to stimulate planning and facilitate collaboration and community discussion to expand the number of school-based health centers in Georgia. Note:   PARTNERS for Equity in Child and Adolescent Health (PARTNERS) and the Georgia Department of Education Office of Whole Child Supports will provide technical assistance throughout the planning process as needed and requested. Award Amount:   Up to $10,000 Project Period: 12 months Timetable July 29, 2022 Proposal deadline: Submit proposals to PARTNERS for Equity in Child and Adolescent Health, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University. Deadline via e-mail is 5 p.m. Send the email proposal to daholt@emory.edu . Via U.S. mail, proposal must be postmarked no later than July 29, 2022 . August 8, 2022: award selection August 12, 2022: award announcements October 3, 2022: funds released For general information please contact Deborah Holt at 404-966-4846 or at daholt@emory.edu , or Ruth Ellis at 678-673-9164 or ruth.ellis@doe.k12.ga.us Visit the Georgia School-Based Health Alliance website for information on activities in Georgia and various resources: http://gasbha.org/ Submit proposals via e-mail to:  daholt@emory.edu Submit proposals via US mail or Federal Express to: Deborah Holt Program Coordinator PARTNERS for Equity in Child and Adolescent Health Department of Pediatrics Emory University School of Medicine 49 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA  30303 Download Request for Proposals. Contact: Bill Valladares GaFCP Communications Director 404-739-0043 william@ gafcp.org Follow us on Twitter: @gafcpnews Emory University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics recognizes the unique issues and barriers surrounding access to quality health care for Atlanta’s underserved and at-risk youth. More specifically, the need to increase access to and improve the delivery of pediatric primary care services for urban-based populations was acknowledged through the work of community based programs and Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital’s pediatric primary care clinic. Georgia Family Connection Partnership (GaFCP) is a public-private partnership created by the State of Georgia and investors from the private sector to assist communities in addressing the serious challenges facing children and families. GaFCP also serves as a resource to state agencies across Georgia that work to improve the conditions of children and families. Georgia KIDS COUNT provides policymakers and citizens with current data they need to make informed decisions regarding priorities, services, and resources that impact Georgia’s children, youth, families, and communities. Source: Georgia Family Connection Partnership]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>$354M in Mortgage Relief Available to Georgia Homeowners</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In early 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law. This law created a Homeowner Assistance Fund, a federal program, to give $10 billion to the states to help households that are behind on their mortgages and other housing expenses due to COVID-19.   Eligible homeowners in Georgia who&#8217;ve experienced a financial hardship because of the pandemic can get a piece of the approximately $354 million allocated to the state—up to $50,000 per household—from the Georgia Mortgage Assistance program. This program uses federal money to help homeowners make mortgage payments and pay other home-related costs. &#160; Available Financial Help for Georgia Homeowners The Georgia Mortgage Assistance program offers the following kinds of assistance to eligible homeowners. &#160; You could be able to qualify for funds to reinstate your delinquent mortgage loan. You might also be eligible to get as many as three months of additional mortgage payments if you haven&#8217;t yet recovered financially from the pandemic. You might also qualify for money to pay for a recast, mortgage modification, or another loss mitigation option if you&#8217;ve had a permanent loss of income due to the pandemic, plus an additional three months of mortgage payments. You could possibly get money to pay overdue non-escrowed property taxes, homeowners&#8217; insurance, condominium or homeowners&#8217; association fees, and utility payments. &#160; Facing Foreclosure in Georgia? &#160; Even if a foreclosure has started, you might still have time to get assistance from the Georgia Mortgage Assistance program. However, you should know that applying for assistance won&#8217;t stop a foreclosure. You&#8217;ll need to notify the program administrator about the foreclosure and provide a copy of the document showing that a foreclosure sale has been scheduled for your home so your application can be fast-tracked. &#160; Or you might have time to work out an alternative to foreclosure with your loan servicer. For instance, homeowners with a federally backed mortgage loan can get a COVID-19 forbearance. Even if your loan isn&#8217;t federally backed, your servicer might offer a forbearance or another form of relief, like a loan modification, if the COVID crisis has financially impacted you. &#160; If you have questions about the foreclosure process in Georgia or want to learn about potential defenses to a foreclosure, consider talking to a foreclosure lawyer. &#160; Eligibility Requirements for the Georgia Mortgage Assistance Program To qualify for relief from this program, you must have suffered a financial hardship (a material reduction in income or an increase in living expenses) after January 21, 2020, because of the coronavirus pandemic. But if your financial hardship was cured with another grant or form of assistance, you&#8217;re not eligible. &#160; In addition, you have to meet some other guidelines: &#160; The home must be located in Georgia. You must be currently living in the home as your primary residence, and you must have been living in the home at the time of the hardship. (Second homes, investment properties, and vacant properties don&#8217;t qualify. Manufactured home loans, however, are eligible.) The home has to be titled in the name of a natural person, not an LLC, trust, or business. If you have a mortgage, it must have been a conforming loan at origination. Your household income must be equal to or less than 100% of the area median income (AMI) for your county. Or your household income must be equal to or less than 150% of the county&#8217;s AMI if you (the homeowner), borrower, or spouse is considered a socially disadvantaged individual, such as those that have been the victim of racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias, or those with limited English proficiency, for example. To find out if you&#8217;re potentially eligible, take this prescreening quiz. &#160; &#160; Check for Updates &#160; The program details and eligibility criteria described in this article are current as of the effective date shown below, but other conditions might apply. Homeowner assistance programs and requirements change often, and not all lenders and servicers participate. Be sure to check the official Georgia Mortgage Assistance website for the most recent information and eligibility requirements. &#160; How to Apply for Assistance From the Georgia Mortgage Assistance Program Go to the Georgia Mortgage Assistance website to apply for help from this program. You&#8217;ll have to provide some documentation with your application, like mortgage statements or statements for your other housing-related costs, proof of income (such as pay stubs and tax returns), and a government-issued ID (like a driver&#8217;s license). Click here to get a complete list of the documents you&#8217;ll need. &#160; How Long Will the Georgia Mortgage Assistance Program Last? The program will continue until the earlier of September 30, 2026, or when all of the funds allotted to the program have been exhausted. If you think you might qualify, it&#8217;s best to apply as soon as possible. &#160; Avoid Homeowner Assistance Fund Scams If you get an unsolicited offer by phone, in the U.S. mail, through email, or by text message offering mortgage relief or foreclosure rescue services, be wary. Scammers are increasingly targeting homeowners who&#8217;ve been affected by COVID-19. The Georgia Mortgage Assistance program is free. If anyone asks you to pay a fee to get housing counseling or to receive foreclosure prevention services from this program, it&#8217;s a scam. You can report instances of fraud here. &#160; Learn More About the Georgia Mortgage Assistance Program If you have questions or need help with your application, call 770-806-2100, 877-519-4443, email HAF@dca.ga.gov, or review the Georgia Mortgage Assistance program FAQs. Also, consider contacting a HUD-approved housing counselor who will assist you at no cost. To find a counselor near you, go to HUD&#8217;s website or call 800-569-4287. &#160; Effective date: January 19, 2022 &#160; Written By Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney&#160; &#124;&#160; Source: Nolo &#160;  ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Affordable Connectivity Program Helps Households Connect</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Affordable Connectivity Program, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program, is a new long-term benefit that will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households struggling to afford internet service. The $14 billion Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount of up to a $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for qualifying households on qualifying Tribal lands.  The benefit also provides up to a $100 per household discount toward a one-time purchase of a computer, laptop, or tablet if the household contributes more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase through a participating broadband provider. A household is eligible if one member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: Has an income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines ; Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline ; Participates in one of several Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal Head Start (only households meeting the relevant income qualifying standard) Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations; Is approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision; Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; or Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income program. Affordable Connectivity Program enrollment opened on December 31, 2021. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or by (1) going to AffordableConnectivity.gov to submit an online application or print a mail-in application and (2) contacting their preferred participating broadband provider and selecting a plan.  Additional information about the Emergency Broadband Benefit is available at fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET any day of the week. Source: Georgia Family Connection Partnership]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DECAL Offers Trauma Responsive Care Grants for Georgia Communities</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) announces another Trauma Responsive Care Grant funding cycle for community-based organizations across Georgia. These grants of $10,000 each will enable local organizations to pilot or expand programs that increase community understanding of how early childhood trauma can impact future learning and development of children. The grants will also assist communities in building effective networks of leaders focused on identifying and understanding the needs of children in their communities who may have had adverse childhood experiences. Selected grantees will be expected to develop a cross-sector collaborative of local leaders, including six to ten community stakeholders from various organizations such as the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), local law enforcement, Georgia Family Connection Collaboratives, Georgia’s Pre-K programs, Head Start programs, local child care programs, local school systems, local Community Service Boards (CSBs), and Resilient Georgia Regional Grantee Coalitions. Each collaborative will participate in training to support a collective understanding of how early childhood trauma can impact children’s future learning and development. Additionally, grantee organizations and their partners will be expected to develop a strategic plan to respond to the needs of children experiencing trauma for the birth to 5 population. Grantees also will be expected to disseminate local resources and materials related to trauma-focused strategies and interventions to families, childcare providers, schools, and other service providers. This is the second year that DECAL has made these opportunities available to communities across Georgia. Funding for the grants was made possible by the $11.2 million Preschool Development Renewal Grant that Georgia received in January 2020 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education. “We look forward to utilizing this federal funding to supplement our ongoing efforts to increase access for Georgia’s youngest learners and their caregivers to these important resources,” said DECAL Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs. “Through these grants, we will support communities in developing holistic strategies to improve child well-being and mental health.” The grant term for the upcoming funding cycle runs from August 15, 2022 until August 14, 2023. The 2022 Trauma Responsive Care Grant application is posted on the DECAL website at https://decal.smapply.us/prog/trauma-responsive_care_grants/. Questions related to the application should be directed to communityimpactgrants@decal.ga.gov. Applications must be submitted by June 15, 2022. About DECAL The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia’s children and their families. It administers the nationally recognized Georgia’s Pre-K Program, licenses child care centers and home-based child care, administers Georgia’s Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program, federal nutrition programs, and manages Quality Rated, Georgia’s community powered child care rating system. The department also houses the Head Start State Collaboration Office, distributes federal funding to enhance the quality and availability of child care, and collaborates with Georgia child care resource and referral agencies and organizations throughout the state to enhance early care and education. For more information, go to decal.ga.gov . Contact: Reg Griffin DECAL Communications Director 404-656-0239 reg.griffin@decal.ga.gov Bill Valladares GaFCP Communications Director 404-739-0043 william@ gafcp.org Follow us on Twitter: @gafcpnews Source: Georgia Family Connection Partnership]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>US Department of Labor awards more than $57M to help veterans avoid homelessness; reenter the workforce</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, DC (WWAY) – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $57 million in grants to organizations that help veterans experiencing homelessness find meaningful employment and assist them in overcoming barriers to transition back successfully into the workforce. Ending homelessness among veterans is a priority for the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, which is chaired by U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge and vice-chaired by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough. Upholding our sacred obligation to our veterans is also a key part of the Unity Agenda President Biden laid out in his State of the Union address. “The pandemic further exposed the difficulties faced by our nation’s homeless veterans,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. “The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program grants announced today will fund initiatives that help our veterans – particularly those in underserved communities – get the training and support they need return to the workforce and use their skills to make valuable contributions to our society.” Administered by the department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service , HVRP funding will support 112 continuation grants totaling more than $37 million, and fund 56 new three-year grants totaling more than $20 million. These awards will enable recipients to provide a wide range of services to homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness. The HVRP awards grants on a competitive basis to state and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies and nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and faith-based and community organizations. Through the services provided, veterans experiencing homelessness may learn occupational skills, attain apprenticeships or on-the-job training opportunities, and receive job search and placement assistance. Learn more about VETS’ Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs by visiting https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/hvrp  Source: WWaytv3]]></description>
		
		
		
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