Recently a friend of mine called and said she had a really stressful day.  She explained that a friend of hers was having a hard time, like a lot of us, with making ends meet.  Unfortunately hers is compounded  by having a husband who is abusive.  Bright, smart, financially savy, educated, funny and normally a great personality has found herself in a bad situation and see's no way out other than to leave.  Leaving is not easy though, money is the major issue.  It seems when she thinks she is rounding the corner something he does not only stops her but pushes her back several steps.  Women, especially black women are suppose to be strong - resilient, but sometimes even the strong need help.  My friends friend is normally strong but she needs her sisterhood to help.  I ask that all those who read this, all those who who have been there or all those who know how to help, please let us know how you can.  My friend made the comment that with all my suggestions and ideas that I should build a list of resources for women in crisis to help financially, emotionally and physically.  So that is what you will find here.  I will start with Atlanta because it is the area I know. It is home.  I welcome all input, all suggestions.  Let's come together and help each other ladies.

The first place I usually check is the United Way site.  http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/
You can inquire on line or call 211 from any phone and speak with someone.  They give referrals to places that can help you in whatever your situation is.  They can help you with food, clothing, utilities, rental/mortgage assistance, employment search/ preparation, legal assistance as well as many other things. 

There are a few standard places they will refer you too like the Salvation Army or St. Vincent DePaul.  Both of those places are great if you can get through to them.  Funds are limited and need is at an all time high.  If you live in the West End area of Atlanta Hosea Feeds the Hungry on Donnelly Avenue closest to Lee Street is very helpful especially when it comes to food.

Feed the Hungry Foundation - this place will actually bring you a box of food if you put in an application. 

 

The way their program works is simple. All you need to do is call in and submit an application and be available to be at home on Saturday until your box of food is delivered. That's right! Delivered! Feed the Hungry Foundation, Inc. is the only nonprofit in the southeast that delivers unprepared food to your home. Boxes include such things as:

Canned Tuna, Canned Ham, Canned Green Beans, Rice, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Fruit, etc.

Each Box also contains a Bible. It is the belief of this foundation that nourishing the soul is just as important as nourishing the body.

 

Applications are taken Monday-Thursday from 9:30am-12:30 pm. To submit an application please call (770)980-1550 and go to extension 4 when prompted.

 

If you need help with a Domestic Violence situation call

Sisters Against Domestic Violence, Inc.

Confidential Address
Atlanta, GA 30331

(404) 549-9734 Administrative

(404) 941-9102 Crisis Line

(404) 941-9328 Fax

 

or

 

Partnership Against Domestic Violence/PADV

Confidential Address
Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 870-9600 Administrative Office

(404) 870-9627 Fulton Administrative

(770) 339-9160 Gwinnett Administrative

(404) 873-1766 Fulton Crisis Line

(770) 963-9799 Gwinnett Crisis Line

(800) 334-2836 GA Statewide Hotline

(404) 870-9611 Fax

http://www.padv.org

 

These are just a few places to get help.  I hope that this will help someone out there. 

 

JUST MY THOUGHTS

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Hi everyone! I am so excited to be joining the world of blogging.  For the last few days I have been engrossed in researching an appropriate name and it seemed everything I came up with was taken.  Atl Mom, Just Mom, Mom2Mom, Mommy2Mommy etc...the list goes on.  I thought they were all brilliant names and I guess they were since they are all being used. Anyway came up with this name and hope it is a winner.  

A little about me - I am an African American mother of 3.  Two boys ages 7 and 24. Yes 24 and yes I know there is an age gap.  My oldest and I met my better half when he was 10 until then it was just he and I.  My daughter is 11 and she is the leader - her brothers do as the princess says, lol.  No middle child syndrome here.  I am 45 about to be 46, have a background in accounting, operations, event coordination and admin.  I spent many many years as the sole provider of our family and always gave 200% to someone else's dreams.  Now it is time for me.  

Recently laid off it has given me the time to really look at what it is I want to be doing career wise as well as really figuring out what makes me happy.  This blog is my journey to find success in life, love and health.  Follow me as I try and find me, raise my family, help my oldest out of the nest, support my other half in his endeavor to be the father and husband he wants to be. 

I will blog about different issues I face as a mother, friend, confidant, provider and lover.  I love to help others, hate to see people treated unfairly, love building relationships, love to give my opinion (probably too much, lol) and love seeing my folks happy.

I have faced a lot of ups and downs in my life, lost people I loved, lived the suburban life and the "hood" life, and dealt with a lot of things I hope my children will never experience.  Where am I now?  I am happy.  Still am not living the life I want but I am working hard to get there.  I am more than just a Mom, I am a woman who loves life…most of the time J

I hope you will join me on my journey to achieve the life I want.  Welcome to Real Mom 2.