DEAM serves more than 250 local families a month, providing critical assistance to ease hunger, prevent utility service disconnection, provide clothes, and purchase life-sustaining prescriptions for qualified residents.
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March 2021 SPECIAL ALERT: WE NEED YOUR HELP
At this point in the pandemic our major focus is preventing the disconnection of utility service for our clients. We need funds to be able to assist as many of our neighbors in need as possible. Financial contributions are the most helpful way you can assist our ministry. Please click on the "Contribute" tab above for details.
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**Utility Assistance Update**
Effective March 1, 2021: You now have two options to request utility assistance: 1) call on Tuesday morning starting at 8:30 AM, OR 2) complete the utility assistance request form and drop it off. The form can be picked up outside of our office door. The form can also be requested by submitting your home address and contact information to our email address: info@deamdecatur.org. Completed forms should be placed in the locked box hanging on the outside of the DEAM office door. We will process the forms in the order they are received. Completion of the form does not guarantee assistance, but you will be notified once we have processed your request.
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When not operating in our modified Covid-19 response mode, DEAM seeks volunteers to help in the office, food pantry, and clothing closets. Find out about the many ways you can help prevent homelessness and hunger in the Decatur area.
DEAM counts on generous donors to help fund the work of the ministry. Find out how your money is used and pooled together with other gifts to make a difference in the Decatur area.
tell me more about givingIf you or someone you know needs help, please visit our Services page to find information on who qualifies for assistance, what assistance can be offered, and other important information you need to know.
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DEAM provides emergency food and basic toiletries to qualifying residents.
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DEAM provides financial assistance to qualifying residents for prescriptions.
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DEAM provides new and gently used clothing for qualifying children and adults, including summer and winter wear.
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DEAM helps prevent cut-off of water, gas, and electricity services by providing financial assistance to qualifying residents.
LEARN MOREDEAM relies on contributions of non-perishable food and basic health supplies. DEAM buys many canned goods from Atlanta Food Bank at pennies on the dollar, but the items pictured below are always in short supply.
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At DEAM, we strive to help qualified clients move from a place of need to one of independence.
Eighty-five percent of every dollar donated to DEAM goes to serving clients. The remaining 15% covers operating expenses. You can be assured that any monies donated to our ministry are used efficiently and effectively to benefit those in need.
