StreetWise offers the necessary physical, emotional, mental and spiritual tools to help you stabilize your life, improve your environment, and move out of a state of dependency, into a state of well-being and self-sufficiency.

We Can Help!

Required documents for assistance appointments:

*Photo Identification
*Social Security Cards of everyone living in household 18 years of age and older
*Names, birthdays, and ages of everyone living in the household
*Current utility bill showing proof of address

NEED FOOD?

StreetWise can provide an individual or family with food every six (6) weeks. Food items are pre-boxed and ready for each appointment. You must have an appointment to receive assistance from StreetWise.

Call 678-985-9915 to schedule an appointment Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday between 10:15 AM & 2:00 PM, or book online at: 

CLIENT ONLINE 6 WEEK APPOINTMENT BOOKING

***Online Monday. Tuesday & Thursday Bookings for 6 Week Appointments, click on the CLIENT ONLINE 6 WEEK APPOINTMENT BOOKING link***

We highly encourage you to use our Online Booking System.  It is fast, easy, and you will receive confirmation of your appointment date & time. If you do not see a confirmation in your Email Inbox, check your Spam or Junk box.

You can now book and manage your upcoming appointment using the StreetWise Booking System.  It is easy to use, and you will only need a few key pieces of information. Clients are able to schedule an appointment every (6) six weeks. There must be a minimum of six (6) weeks between each visit.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY ONLINE REGISTRATION 

The Atlanta Community Food Bank partners with StreetWise to provide families with approximately 170 lbs. of food on the second Saturday each month in our Mobile Food Pantry. Guests never have to get out of their cars! View our Event Calendar for dates.  Click on our Mobile Food Pantry Online Registration link and begin this easy registration process.

We highly encourage you to use our Online Booking System.  It is fast, easy, and you will receive confirmation of your appointment date & time. If you do not see a confirmation in your Email Inbox, check your Spam or Junk box. To better serve you we have increased the number of online tickets available for the StreetWise Mobile Food Pantry.  

Our call volume at this challenging time is extremely high, please be patient as we try to answer every call as quickly as possible while giving attention to each caller.  We answer our phones Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday between 10:15 AM & 2:00 PM to schedule Client appointments.

Registration for the Mobile Food Pantry begins the Monday two weeks prior to the Saturday date.  Any Holidays falling on Monday may change the registration date.  Photo ID is required to pick up food.

If you have any questions about our Online Booking System or Client Appointments you can also contact us via our Client Information Email at: clientinfo@streetwisegeorgia.org. Please allow 48 hours for a StreetWise Representative to respond to your email.

NEED CLOTHING?

StreetWise provides new and gently used clothing and shoes for those in need. The number of clothing items distributed is based upon availability and the size of your family. During each appointment, you will be introduced to your own personal shopper who will assist you in finding clothes, shoes, hygiene products, and household items.

Please call 678-985-9915 Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday between 10:15 AM & 2:00 PM to schedule an appointment, or you can make your appointment at your (6) six-week appointment, just ask your Counselor for information.

Due to COVID we are now having our Clothing Appointments on the last Friday of each month.  Weather permitting we will continue to hold the appointments outside.

NEED TRAINING?

StreetWise will be holding classes at our new location, 1770 Cedars Road. Classes will include: Cooking, Sewing, Jewelry Making, Personal Finance, Reading & Writing, Job Skills training, and much more. Check our StreetWise Calendar for classes being offered for details.

Due to COVID we have temporarily postponed our classes, but we are excited about getting them started again.  Watch for updates on our Calendar & Facebook page.

StreetWise Counseling

NEED ENCOURAGEMENT?

It’s easy to let heavy circumstances weigh you down. StreetWise offers Christian Counseling and Guidance where you will be encouraged and reminded that God loves you.

Prom StarganzaCAN’T AFFORD PROM?

Each Spring, StreetWise partners with the Gwinnett County Department of Family and Child Services (DFCS) to create a full-service preparation center for young men and women who would be otherwise unable to attend their prom. Guests peruse the rows of quality suits, dresses, shoes and accessories. They can then have their hair styled, nails manicured, and makeup applied.

Please check our Event Calendar for the date and details for the StreetWise Prom Starganza.

Young Girl

HOLIDAYS CAN BE TOUGH?

Holidays are supposed to be happy, but they can be the toughest times when you are struggling. StreetWise hosts several events to bring seasonal smiles and offer assistance:

  • Birthday Party for Jesus – Come enjoy live entertainment, sing Christmas music and hear a message of hope. Each child in attendance receives a wrapped Christmas present.
  • Easter Celebration – Hear the exciting news of our living Savior. Children in attendance receive an Easter basket and a Easter meal box is provided for your family.
  • Thanksgiving Event – Enjoy games, music and entertainment and give thanks as a complete Thanksgiving meal is provided for your family. Each meal is boxed and ready for you to cook in your home, with your family.

Families must pre-register in order to attend a holiday program. Details will be posted on our Facebook page and website as the event nears.