Community Assistance Center (CAC)

The Community Assistance Center (CAC) is the largest human services organization serving Atlanta’s Northern Perimeter. Supported by more than 400 dedicated monthly volunteers and a strong network of community, corporate, and congregational partners, CAC has been a trusted community resource since 1987. We play a vital role in keeping our community stable by helping families and individuals facing financial hardships due to job loss, medical crises, or family separation.

CAC takes a holistic approach to preventing hunger and homelessness among our neighbors in need. We help clients meet immediate needs and build long-term stability through programs that provide food, clothing, and financial assistance, as well as youth programs, adult education, career services, and free tax preparation.

For many facing crisis, knowing where to turn is the hardest part. Last year more than 70% of CAC clients were working—often struggling to make ends meet. CAC is often their first point of contact for help. We walk alongside them to connect resources, stabilize their situation, and support a path toward greater financial independence.

In 2024, CAC assisted nearly 10,000 individuals, distributed almost one million pounds of food (the equivalent of 800,000 meals), provided $190,000 in clothing vouchers to our Canopy Thrift Store, and helped prevent more than 1,000 evictions.

Learn more at www.ourcac.org.