Haralson County Human Resource Development Center provides emergency rent and utility assistance to low-income families and individuals through collaboration with The Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Eligible applicants can receive up to $300.00 in back rent/utility assistance. Please contact your local HRDC office for information on qualifications for this program.

The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program was created in 1983 to supplement the work of local social service organizations within the United States, both private and governmental, to help people in need of emergency assistance. This collaborative effort between the private and public sectors has disbursed over $2 billion in Federal funds during its 20-year history.