Assistance/Finances & Money

This is for advice and news about dealing with your finances during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Some banks, insurance companies (auto, home), and other financial businesses are taking measures for the convenience and well-being of their customers. This is specifically aimed towards banks and other businesses that deal directly with your money. or other types of assistance:

• Utilities (phone, electricity, gas, wireless/cellphones,internet, etc)
• Economic Stimulus and Assistance by US Government
• Assistance/Home Issues - Abuse, need for shelter, mental health issues, etc.
• Work/Job Search and Unemployment Information

Sites providing many resources and links

Large number of helpful links by Public Health Awakened and The Spirit of 1848 COVID-19
Love in the Time of Corona/El amor en el tiempo de Corona - large number of listings on how to give and receive help

General advice - Financial Advice during the Pandemic

• Acorns.com Financial Planning
• Don’t Panic: Make These 3 Money Moves in Case the Coronavirus Causes a Recession
• How to Create an Emergency Budget to Deal With COVID-19
• Managing Your Credit During Coronavirus
• Ask A CFP: How Do I Manage My Finances During COVID-19?

Coronavirus Relief Bill

• Everything you need to know about the stimulus checks in the coronavirus relief bill
  • IRS (Finally!) Launches Registration Tool For Stimulus Checks

Housing - Mortgages - Rent

• Housing Justice League

On the other end of the phone, members of the Housing Justice League are waiting to answer questions and help identify resources in your community

Section 8

• If you have a Section 8 voucher or live in an Atlanta Housing property, and have lost income due to COVID-19, they can cancel your rent for up to 2 months.
• Contact the housing authority and read more here: www.atlantaga.gov/home/components/News/News/13322/672

Mortgage / Homeowner Assistance

If you are a homeowner who has been impacted by the coronavirus, visit this link for mortgage assistance information.

Jewish Family and Career Services

• JF&CS offers emergency financial assistance. To see if you are eligible, call (770) 677-9389

New Life Community Center

• New Life Community Center offers financial assistance for rent and/or utility payments. Visit this link for more information: https://nlcc-atl.org/homeless-prevention/

Nicholas House

• If you are a Fulton County family experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19, you can call (404) 622-0973 to see if you qualify for emergency assistance. Nicholas House only assists families.

North Fulton Community Charities

• Serves individuals and families in north Fulton County. Cities covered include Crabapple, Johns Creek, Haynes Bridge and Roswell. Visit this link to apply for assistance: https://nfcchelp.org/how-we-help/apply-for-help/

Salvation Army

• The Salvation Army provides emergency financial assistance for rent/mortgages, utilities, and other expenses. Call (404) 486-2888 or contact your local branch directly for more information:
• Financial Emergency Services
• Locations

Zion Hill Community Development Corporation To apply for assistance, call (404) 766-3141 and leave a message.

Student Loans

• Federal Student Aid: Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
• Federal Student Loan Interest Waiver

Banks & Credit Cards

• 22 APR 2020 What Financial Institutions Are Doing to Help Their Customers
• 20 APR 2020 Coronavirus credit card payment and debt relief: How issuers are responding to COVID-19
• 15 APR 2020 Can’t Pay Off Your Credit Card Due to Coronavirus? Your Bank May Be Able to Help.

Info for specific financial institutions

• Ally Bank
• American Express
• Bank of America
• Capital One
• Chase Bank
• Citibank
• Fifth Third Bank
• Marcus by Goldman Sachs
• PayPal/PayPal Credit
• PNC Bank
• Truist Bank (formerly SunTrust and BB&T Banks)
• US Bank
• Wells Fargo Bank

Travel and Airlines

• Yes, Airlines Really Do Have to Give You a Cash Refund