Coronavirus Updates

The following are examples of email etiquette: 

• Always include a subject line.
• Remember, without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails.
• Address the recipient by name/title.
• Use standard fonts.
• Proofread your work—avoid texting words and phrases (ex. r u). Do not send large attachments without permission.
• Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
• Respect the privacy of other class members.

You can text “FINDFOOD” (or COMIDA en Español) to (888) 976-2232 to locate nearby food distribution locations and their contact info. Visit the Atlanta Community Food Bank website for updated food resources.

Call (678) 553-5917 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for help applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal program that helps millions of Americans put food on the table. You can use SNAP to purchase food from your local grocery store and participating farmers’ markets.

Please contact your Office of Student Affairs or Student Life to learn what resources your college has made available. At many colleges, alumni and/or students are establishing systems for alumni and community members to provide emergency housing, storage, and other support. Check your college’s social media accounts to see if this is available at your school. If you cannot get assistance and are experiencing a financial emergency related to housing, you can apply for an Achieve Atlanta Emergency Grant until June 30, 2020. 

If you are in Atlanta, the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation may be able to assist you with your housing needs or point you to other resources. You can read about their available assistance on their website, or you can call (404) 521-0790 between 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

The Atlanta Land Trust created a guide with local resources on mortgage/rent assistance and utility support.

We encourage Scholars to engage in a few protective measures as encouraged by the World Health Organization (WHO): 

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water. Hand sanitizer that has an alcohol content of 60% or greater can also be used.
• Maintain social distancing (at least three feet from anyone who is coughing or sneezing).
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Practice respiratory hygiene (cover your mouth and nose with tissue when you cough or sneeze, then discard tissue immediately).
• Keep surfaces frequently touched (sinks, door handles, faucets, desks, etc.) sanitized.
• Do not report to school or work if you are ill.
• If you experience symptoms, get medical care early!

Achieve Atlanta is providing a valuable benefit to all Scholars and their immediate family members known as the Student Assistance Program (SAP). We have partnered with McLaughlin Young Group, an independent provider of SAP services. The SAP offers help for personal and/or professional concerns by providing free, confidential, short-term counseling and personal consultation.

To seek assistance through the SAP, simply call (704) 529-1428 or (800) 633-3353.

You can learn more about taking care of your mental health during times of uncertainty by visiting the afsp.org website.