Program Information
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Guidelines
Atlanta, Georgia
Single Parent Emergency Assistance Directive Inc.
My name is Kiovani Shepard and I am Executive Director of Single Parent Emergency Assistance Directive Inc. S.P.E.A.D. is a registered 501-c-3 non-profit that provides emergency utility assistance up to one-hundred and fifty dollars within 48-72 hours to financially challenged single parents, provides referral resources to single parents based on specific needs on a case by case basis, and promotes and supports financial stability through financial literacy and awareness education in the areas of credit, budgeting, and savings. Our website is https://spead4872.wixsite.com/4872 or visit https://www.facebook.com/SPEAD4872. Our team works with financially challenged single parents that receive regular income to identify permanent adequate living standards and options. We provide up to $150 toward unpaid utilities that may prevent the individual from meeting specific qualifications and/or move-in costs for qualifying participants. We provide up to $150 toward unpaid utilities that shall be disconnected for qualifying participants. The clients we serve are referred from our partner agencies. Participant contribution is required.
Documents needed:
Government issued ID Social Security Card Proof of income
Agency Referral
Proof of Residency
Proof of Utility
Client Contribution
Process:
Our team receives a referral and does an initial intake interview to assess the needs and qualifications of each client. If the client meets the program requirements, S.P.E.A.D. can begin to assist with starting and/or maintaining adequate standards of living. After approval, we work with the client on the unpaid utility and client contribution. S.P.E.A.D. does not pay any additional fees after the initial assistance. Once assisted, a case manager is assigned to the client for the next 60 days to ensure success and to provide any resource referrals if needed. One of our goals is to aid financially challenged single parents in getting back on their feet and being successful long term. This assistance is available twice a year per program guidelines.
Kiovani Shepard, Executive Director
EIN: 84-4179142
Google Voice Client Use: 470-765-6954
“Small Helping Hands, Assist Big Challenges”