1ST CHOICE CREDIT UNION

1st Choice Credit Union was founded in 1946 to serve employees of Grady Hospital. Initially, it was named Hospital Authority Credit Union. The organization’s name was changed to 1st Choice Credit Union in 1991. 1st Choice Credit Union is a NCUA insured and CDFI credit union, headquartered on Atlanta’s historic Auburn Avenue. The credit union is a community-focused organization. It is owned and operated by its 9,000 members.

APPALACHIAN HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The mission of Northwest Georgia Housing Authority (NWGHA) is to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for eligible families, and to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence for its residents; to establish drug and crime free communities; and to assure fiscal integrity in all programs administered by this Authority without discrimination. NWGHA will not discriminate against any person or family because of race, color, creed, age, sex, religion, handicap, national origin, or familial status in any phase of the occupancy process. The occupancy process includes, but is not limited to, application process, leasing, transfers, delivery of management and services, access to common facilities, treatment of residents, and termination of occupancy.

AREA COMMITTEE TO IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES NOW, INC.

WE ARE BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO HELP THEMSELVES THROUGH OUR NEWEST AND INNOVATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION AND EDUCATION-BASED TRAINING PROGRAMS We are dedicated to our innovative approach to break the poverty cycle by focusing our efforts on individuals who are motivated to improve their lives and attain not just self-sufficiency, but long-term sustainability through education. ACTION partners with the community, service agencies, businesses and schools /colleges to participate in the success of changing lives. This is not a quick fix, but possible through education and training. Each program has dedicated Career Coaches who partner with the students as both a personal mentor and academic adviser to ensure they not only stay on track, but have someone who cares to give that extra push and help to build their confidence. The Career Coaches work with participants to conduct initial in-depth interviews and counseling to help identify strengths, weaknesses and life goals. We assist in developing detailed Education-Based Action Plans to reach short– and long-term goals, ultimately leading to high demand careers with upward mobility and commensurate wages. Our Educational Programs include: Achieving Career Excellence (A.C.E.) #1 Dads High School Youth Program Opportunities to Excel! Educational Reentry Opportunities Now Each program provides: Follow-up and support on at least a bi-weekly basis by a dedicated Career Coach/Mentor to discuss participants’ progress, any current life occurrences and next steps Testing and counseling to identify personal and career choices As determined, short– and/or longer-term assistance with educational costs and supportive services during their educational pursuits Comprehensive Employment and Life Skills training Ongoing budget, financial, rental and housing counseling Tutors for educational assistance Career-based guidance with short-term work experience opportunities.

ATHENS LAND TRUST, INC

Our mission is to improve quality of life for all by preserving, protecting, and strengthening the fabric of the community through education and the stewardship of land for purposes of affordable housing, conservation, agriculture, and economic development. We respond to community-identified needs and build individual and collective power among historically marginalized people.

ATLANTA LEGAL AID SOCIETY, INC.

Since 1924, Atlanta Legal Aid Society has offered free civil legal aid for low income people across metro Atlanta. With five neighborhood offices, three offices in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals, three county courthouse projects, a variety of self-help clinics, and countless community education programs, Legal Aid lawyers and volunteers reach tens of thousands of people annually. More than 20,000 cases are represented by our staff of 75 attorneys and 1,200 volunteers every year.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA

CCCS OF THE SAVANNAH AREA, INC.

Our goal is to reduce debt, improve credit, and promote successful homeownership through counseling and education. Established in 1965, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Savannah Area, Inc. (CCCS) is a local nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization governed by a community board of volunteers who provide families with money management solutions. In fact, we provide counseling and educational services that reach over 7,000 individuals and families each year. Also, CCCS is a United Way member agency, a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), Council on Accreditation (COA) accredited and a HUD-approved housing agency. Further, our certified counselors are experts in credit, debt, and housing counseling. CCCS is also a practitioner of the National Industry Standards for Home Ownership Education and Counseling. Overall, our purpose is to increase financial knowledge, help families solve current financial problems, and achieve future goals. Our mission is to provide the best non-profit community service, dedicated to delivering professional and confidential counseling, debt management, housing counseling, and consumer credit education to all segments of the community regardless of ability to pay

CCCS OF THE SAVANNAH AREA, INC. - HINESVILLE BRANCH

Our goal is to reduce debt, improve credit, and promote successful homeownership through counseling and education. Established in 1965, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Savannah Area, Inc. (CCCS) is a local nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization governed by a community board of volunteers who provide families with money management solutions. In fact, we provide counseling and educational services that reach over 7,000 individuals and families each year. Also, CCCS is a United Way member agency, a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), Council on Accreditation (COA) accredited and a HUD-approved housing agency. Further, our certified counselors are experts in credit, debt, and housing counseling. CCCS is also a practitioner of the National Industry Standards for Home Ownership Education and Counseling. Overall, our purpose is to increase financial knowledge, help families solve current financial problems, and achieve future goals. Our mission is to provide the best non-profit community service, dedicated to delivering professional and confidential counseling, debt management, housing counseling, and consumer credit education to all segments of the community regardless of ability to pay.

CCCS OF THE SAVANNAH AREA, INC. - STATESBORO BRANCH

Our goal is to reduce debt, improve credit, and promote successful homeownership through counseling and education. Established in 1965, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Savannah Area, Inc. (CCCS) is a local nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization governed by a community board of volunteers who provide families with money management solutions. In fact, we provide counseling and educational services that reach over 7,000 individuals and families each year. Also, CCCS is a United Way member agency, a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), Council on Accreditation (COA) accredited and a HUD-approved housing agency. Further, our certified counselors are experts in credit, debt, and housing counseling. CCCS is also a practitioner of the National Industry Standards for Home Ownership Education and Counseling. Overall, our purpose is to increase financial knowledge, help families solve current financial problems, and achieve future goals. Our mission is to provide the best non-profit community service, dedicated to delivering professional and confidential counseling, debt management, housing counseling, and consumer credit education to all segments of the community regardless of ability to pay.

CCCS OF WEST GEORGIA/FAMILY CENTER OF COLUMBUS

The Family Center is a private, nonprofit, community service organization dedicated to helping individuals and families enhance their own skills, recognize their potential, and reach their own goals. For over a century, The Family Center has helped to strengthen and empower families because we believe that strong, healthy families create strong communities. Our Vision… Families leading healthy, stable lives and achieving their potential. Our Mission… To empower and equip individuals and families facing adversity to achieve emotional, relational and financial well-being. Our Values… The Family Center will be guided in all of its services and activities by these basic CORE values: • Integrity. We will ensure trust, honesty, respect and fiscal responsibility guide the actions of the board of directors, employees and volunteers at all times. • Mission-driven. We will, both individually and collectively, act to make the greatest possible impact on families. • Professionalism. We will ensure the quality of our services exceeds the expectations of our customers, both internal and external. • Advocacy. We will acknowledge the rights and inherent worth of every individual and family, and embrace the diversity of all. • Compassion. We will recognize the challenges individuals and families face and deliver services with care and empathy. • Teamwork. We will work together to create an environment that fosters clear communication, participation, innovation, collaboration and mutual respect. Who We Are The Family Center is a private, nonprofit, community service organization dedicated to helping individuals and families enhance their own skills, recognize their potential, and reach their own goals. For over a century, The Family Center has helped to strengthen and empower families because we believe that strong, healthy families create strong communities. This work continues today with major initiatives to: Provide affordable behavioral and mental health services for all Empower children to achieve their fullest potential Enhance family functioning, parent-child relationships, and school performance Provide financial education and money management tools to help families attain economic self-sufficiency Why We Do It To give hope back to families To encourage people to dream We believe that families are at the heart of our society and need to be strengthened and preserved. We believe services should be affordable, accessible to all, and of high quality. What We Do We provide hope, help, and healing to the more than 10,000 individuals who turn to us each year. We are a leader in: Providing affordable behavioral and mental health counseling Youth Mentoring Case Management After-school Programs Parenting Classes Financial Counseling and Money Management Assistance Homebuyer counseling and foreclosure prevention services