As April Rent Is Due, Assistance Providers And Advocates Work To Meet Expected Need

Organizations that provide assistance around metro Atlanta are bracing for the growing need that the month will bring.

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The start of April means rent is due for a lot of tenants. This is as many have lost their jobs or had their hours cut because of the COVID-19 virus.

Organizations that provide assistance around metro Atlanta are bracing for the growing need that the month will bring.

St. Vincent De Paul Georgia provides emergency assistance to families in non-pandemic times. Since the coronavirus outbreak, CEO John Berry said the organization has seen calls increase by 1,500.