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Resident resource guide

Meetings, volunteering & education

Your weekly job requirement can be met through recovery meetings, work, volunteering, or school. This guide lists real places across metro Atlanta for all of it. Talk to your house manager about which option fits you best.

Section 1

AA / NA meeting schedule

Please verify before you go. Meeting times, locations, and Zoom details change often. This schedule was transcribed from a printed metro Atlanta meeting list. Confirm with the meeting, or check na-atlanta.org and aa-atlanta.org, before a first visit.

51 meetings

Sunday / Domingo

6:00 PM1.5 hours

Good Orderly Direction Group

Zoom

Zoom ID 2731729854Passcode good

  • Virtual meeting

8:00 PM1.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Peace and Serene Group

Decatur, GA 30032

  • Open
  • English

Monday / Lunes

8:00 PM1.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Peace and Serene Group

Decatur, GA 30032

  • Open
  • English

Tuesday / Martes

6:00 PM1.5 hours

Recovery, Comfort, Success

Westchester Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30314

  • Literature
  • Virtual meeting

Wednesday / Miércoles

6:00 PM1.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Good Orderly Direction Group

Zoom

Passcode good

  • Open
  • English

Thursday / Jueves

Friday / Viernes

6:30 PM1.5 hours

Just for womenWheelchair accessible

Recovery Good Orderly Direction

Zoom

Passcode good

  • Open
  • Birthday
  • Step

Saturday / Sábado

Format codes

  • OOpen
  • DDiscussion
  • LITLiterature
  • TRDTradition
  • WCWheelchair accessible
  • MEMeditation
  • ENGEnglish
  • VMVirtual meeting
  • TOPTopic
  • NEWNewcomer
  • QAQuestion & answer
  • SDSpeaker / discussion
  • NSNon-smoking
  • BKBook study
  • STPStep
  • PIPublic info
  • BTBirthday
  • SWGStep working guide
  • JWJust for women
  • TCTemporarily closed
Section 2

Volunteer opportunities

All free. No experience required. Metro Atlanta.

4

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

Construction and non-construction roles (ReStore, family services, event support). No experience necessary.

atlantahabitat.org/volunteer
5

Atlanta Mission

Meal service, thrift store assistance, and donation sorting for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness. Volunteers 16+ (13+ for some roles).

atlantamission.org/volunteer
6

HOPE Atlanta — Women's Community Kitchen

Meal service Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM. Prepares and serves warm meals to food-insecure women and children.

7

United Way of Greater Atlanta — Homelessness Compassion Outreach

Weekly outreach providing meals, hygiene products, and clothing to individuals experiencing homelessness.

unitedwayatlanta.org
9

YMCA of Metro Atlanta

19 branches across metro Atlanta. General volunteer roles supporting programs and community events.

ymcaatlanta.org
Section 3

Trade schools, certifications & GED

Free or low-cost. Built for a resident's budget, not four-year degree pricing.

1Tuition-free

Atlanta Technical College — HOPE Career Grant Programs

Certificate programs in cybersecurity, CompTIA A+, computer programming, networking, and more, for HOPE Grant-eligible Georgia residents. Closest technical college to SW Atlanta properties.

1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310(404) 225-4400
4Little to no cost

Goodwill Career & Technical Academy (GCTA)

Career certification training in nursing and medical, construction, electrical, and more. One-on-one career guidance and job placement assistance included.

gctatraining.org
5Free

Goodwill of North Georgia — Technology Career Program

16-week program with TechBridge. Includes industry certifications, job placement support, a free laptop upon completion, and meals during training. Must have a high school diploma or GED.

6Free

Goodwill of North Georgia — Career Centers

14 metro locations. Computer and internet access, resume help, job search assistance, and skills training. Open to all backgrounds, including justice-involved individuals.

goodwillng.org
8Up to $200

HOPE GED / HiSET Grant

Covers up to $200 toward GED or HiSET test fees for eligible Georgia residents. One award per subject area. Apply online before testing.

HSEtest4Free.com
10Free

WIOA-Funded CNA Training

Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding covers CNA training costs for economically disadvantaged adults, including those on fixed income. Ask at any Goodwill Career Center or WorkSource office for current WIOA-approved CNA providers.

Programs, hours, and eligibility rules change. Confirm current details by calling ahead before a first visit. This list was researched and verified as of 2026 and should be checked periodically.

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