ESTABLISHED 1987

A Community Resource for Sandy Springs and Dunwoody

Community Assistance Center provides basic needs assistance for neighbors to prevent homelessness and hunger while promoting self-sufficiency and empowering them to thrive.

Get Assistance

CAC assists individuals and families experiencing unexpected financial crisis from situations such as a job loss or other reduction of income, illness, medical emergency, divorce or catastrophic situations such as fire or flood.

Get Involved

CAC brings the community together to provide compassionate assistance to neighbors facing times of need who have nowhere else to turn for help. Your donations of time, treasure and talent make it possible.

Get Assistance

CAC assists individuals and families experiencing unexpected financial crisis from situations such as a job loss or other reduction of income, illness, medical emergency, divorce or catastrophic situations such as fire or flood. 

Get Involved

CAC brings the community together to provide compassionate assistance to neighbors facing times of need who have nowhere else to turn for help. Your donations of time, treasure and talent make it possible.

9,500

individuals helped annually

34,000+

Households assisted since 1987

1030

families saved from eviction in 2024

News & Events

CAC Helps 535 Individuals Receive $795k in Tax Refunds

CAC Helps 535 Individuals Receive $795k in Tax Refunds

During the 2026 tax filing season, 41 trained and certified volunteers of CAC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program helped 535 individuals complete their tax returns and receive a total of $795k in refunds, yielding a total economic impact of $1.4M to the community.

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… the CAC really saved me when I needed it most. In case no one has told you today; I really appreciate the incredible work [CAC is] doing and the great things everyone who volunteers and works at the CAC does.

– Erika, CAC Career Center Client

This place is spectacular. The food is high quality, and they even have food for people with special needs, like Diabetes. I received vitamins for my son. The staff is very polite. The discount store that has furniture and clothes should be visited, the clothes are in good condition. Furniture etc. It is a blessing that Sandy springs has this community outreach center.

-PAULA C.

I have nothing but “GREAT” things to say and share about this nonprofit organization. When you’re at your lowest, the help, compassion and kindness that I received was a blessing! I am the one who normally donated to CAC. However, I fell on bad times and they treated me as a human, not a vagrant! EVERYONE from those in the financial office, food bank, and clothing facility was absolutely phenomenal! I sincerely thank you ALL! I wish more people would give to this non-profit organization! THEY ARE SO WORTHY OF BEING BLESSED ABUNDANTLY, FOR HOW THEY TREAT AND HELP PEOPLE! Thank you kindly.

-DEE R.

Дякую за можливість вчити англійську мову!

(Thank you for the opportunity to learn English!)

-ILONA C.

CAC es muy importante. Hay muy buenas personas muy amables y nos ayudan mucho. La comida está bien buena y la ropa, pero sobre todo las personas que trabajan allí son muy amables.

(CAC is very important. There’s a lot of good, friendly people and they help us a lot. The food is really good, and the clothing, too, but above all, the people that work there are very kind.)

– CAC Client, February 2024 

Visit or Contact Us

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE

(770) 552-4015
info@ourcac.org

1130 Hightower Trail
First Floor
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Open by Appointment

MINI-MARKET FOOD PANTRY

(770) 552-4015 ext. 500

8607 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Monday – Friday • 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

CANOPY THRIFT STORE

(770) 552-4015 ext. 400
thriftshop@ourcac.org

8607 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Shopping and Donation Hours:
Monday – Friday • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday • 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
2nd & 3rd Saturdays • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

EDUCATION CENTER

(770) 552-4015 ext. 239
education@ourcac.org

1130 Hightower Trail
Second Floor
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Open to Registered Students Only

CAREER SERVICES

(770) 552-4015 ext. 240
careerservices@ourcac.org

1130 Hightower Trail
Second Floor
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Open by Appointment

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

(770) 552-4889

1130 Hightower Trail
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Open by Appointment

SOUTH SANDY SPRINGS BRANCH

(770) 552-4015 ext. 701

120 Northwood Drive
Suite 150
Sandy Springs, GA 30342
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Food Pantry
Monday – Friday • 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Financial Assistance Interviews by Appointment