RENT/MORTGAGE/UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Connecting Henry is currently assisting qualifying Henry County residents who have lived here for 6 months or more with limited rent, mortgage, and/or utility assistance.

HENRY COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY PROGRAM

Connecting Henry is proud to administer funding from the Henry County Water Authority Charitable Assistance Program.

Thanks to our funding partnership with HCWA and the generosity of their customers who contribute to this program, we are able to offer this assistance to homes in the designated areas. This program is used exclusively to pay HCWA water bills for eligible customers.

FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES

Connecting Henry and the City of McDonough has partnered with Truist Bank to conduct Financial Literacy classes every fourth Thursday of the month from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Connecting Henry. The classes will cycle through three phases: Budgeting During a Crisis, Banking & Budgeting Basics, and Becoming a Homeowner.

Refreshments will be served, and registration is required. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

INSPIRE HOMELESS & HOMELESSNESS PROGRAM

The Inspire Homeless & Homelessness Program is a collaborative, ongoing, year-round program that provides subsistence aid to unemployed, working poor, and disabled families experiencing unforeseen hardships through support and partnerships with local churches, community organizations, other non-profits, and the school system.

We ensure families do not fall through the cracks by wrapping our arms around that individual/family and providing them with resources and support.

We also offer personal connections to food pantries, clothes closets, and furniture resources. Our goal is to restore their hope while helping families get back on their feet.

INSPIRE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

The INSPIRE Employment Training Program, geared towards low-income, unemployed, underemployed, and unskilled individuals, teaches individuals the skills necessary to get a job and keep a job.

This program is designed for those individuals with a history of long-term unemployment or job-hopping, and minimal experience in the workforce.

This model is successful as it addresses soft skills, resumes, credit, habits, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that can cripple an individual’s ability to move into a livable wage career.

EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM

Henry County has been chosen to receive funding for Phase 42 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

The county has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter Board Program.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must download and complete an application. The application can be found below:

A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) – https://sam.gov

A Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) – http://www.irs.gov

Maintain a checking account in the organization’s name for EFSP deposits

Completed grant applications should be sent to:

Connecting Henry, Inc., Attention: Barbara A. Coleman

162 Keys Ferry Street

McDonough, GA 30253. Applicants must have the following.