Looking for help with Financial or Legal issues?
Select a category below to be connected with resources on those topics.
For INdividuals
Emergency Assistance
- 2-1-1 / United Way of the Coastal Empire This link opens in a new windowCall 211 or click for links to emergency assistance and community resources.
- Chatham County DFCS This link opens in a new windowTemporary Cash Assistance, Food Assistance, Medicaid and other services. Phone 912-644-5956 or 877-423-4746.
- Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah-Chatham County Area This link opens in a new windowEmergency assistance, housing services, and job development.
- Georgia Department of Human Services This link opens in a new windowResources and information about benefits.
- Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) This link opens in a new windowFind important information on benefits and contacts or call 877-423-4746.
- Health & Social Services This link opens in a new windowMore links to food assistance and other community resources.
- Liberty County DFCS (Hinesville) This link opens in a new windowTemporary Cash Assistance, Food Assistance, Medicaid and other services. Phone 912-370-2555 or 877-423-4746.
- Salvation Army This link opens in a new windowHelp with payments for rent, utilities, and basic needs.
Financial Assistance
- Consumer Reports This link opens in a new windowFind trustworthy product reviews. Use your library card for access.
- Financial Planning Association of Georgia This link opens in a new windowResources for financial management.
- Georgia Department of Labor This link opens in a new windowLinks to info and resources related to unemployment benefits.
- Georgia Department of Revenue This link opens in a new windowGeorgia State Tax information and FAQs.
- Georgia Family Connection Partnership This link opens in a new windowResources and updates to keep Georgians safe, educated, and connected.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) This link opens in a new windowTax deadline extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020.
Tax relief information for taxpayers and businesses.
Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses - Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce This link opens in a new windowResources available for businesses and individuals.
- Small Business Administration This link opens in a new windowLow-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners.
- Step Up Savannah This link opens in a new windowWorkforce development and financial education.
- U.S. Department of Education This link opens in a new windowDetails about temporary student loan forbearance.
- Unemployment Help This link opens in a new windowHelpful links for insurance and other assistance.
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) This link opens in a new windowTax preparation assistance through the Neighborhood Improvement Association. Contact 912-447-5577.
Legal Assistance
- Georgia Legal Aid This link opens in a new windowAccess to basic legal information and resources.
- Georgia Legal Forms Library This link opens in a new window
Access and download professional legal documents for free. Search sample forms by topic or category.
Click here for video tutorials.
- Georgia Legal Services Program This link opens in a new windowNonprofit providing free civil legal services for low-income Georgians.
- Immigration Help This link opens in a new windowNonprofit organization with lawyers and technologists that help prepare DACA forms for free.
- Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Legal Assistance Office This link opens in a new windowLegal advice and assistance for the Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield communities.
For Businesses
Business Development
- @ Live Oak Public LIbraries – eLibrary This link opens in a new windowLinks to library career and business resources for entrepreneurs, job seekers, and investors.
- Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) – Georgia Tech This link opens in a new windowPrograms and consulting for tech companies and product-based startups.
- Business Plans Handbook This link opens in a new windowSample business plans from service industries.
Free access with your library card. - The Creative Coast This link opens in a new windowStartup business resources during trying times.
- Financial Planning Association of Georgia This link opens in a new windowResources for financial management.
- Georgia Center for Nonprofits This link opens in a new windowPlanning resources and guidance for nonprofit organizations.
- Google for Business This link opens in a new windowTools and resources for small businesses.
- Grow with Google This link opens in a new windowAccess free training and tools to improve your digital skills, advance your career, or grow your business.
- Liberty County Chamber of Commerce This link opens in a new windowLocal information and resources for businesses.
- Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce This link opens in a new windowResources available for businesses and individuals.
- Savannah SCORE This link opens in a new windowFree mentoring and training for businesses.
- Staples Small Business Toolkit This link opens in a new windowChecklists and resources to help you get ready to reopen.
- Starting a Business Guide This link opens in a new windowStep by step support from the City of Savannah.
- UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant This link opens in a new windowInformation and resources to address challenges related to COVID-19.
- UGA Small Business Development Center This link opens in a new windowVirtual consulting and online resources are available. Click or call the regional office at 912-651-3200.
- University of Georgia This link opens in a new windowContinuing education for individuals and small businesses.
Financial Assistance
- Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) This link opens in a new windowSmall business loans through the U. S. Department of Treasury.
- Georgia Department of Labor This link opens in a new windowInformation about filing for unemployment.
- Georgia State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) This link opens in a new windowPrivate financing to small businesses and small manufacturers.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) This link opens in a new windowTax deadline extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020.
Tax relief information for taxpayers and businesses.
Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses - Small Business Administration This link opens in a new windowLow-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners.
- Small Business Assistance Corporation This link opens in a new windowLoans and technical assistance for small businesses.
- Small Business Development Center This link opens in a new windowVirtual consulting and online resources from University of Georgia.
- U.S. Small Business Administration This link opens in a new windowDisaster assistance information and applications. Contact 1-800-659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
- UGA Public Service & Outreach This link opens in a new windowLinks to economic development assistance with finance and funding.
- Value Line This link opens in a new windowCurrent market data and financial research.
Free access with your library card. Click here for video tutorials.
Legal Assistance
- Georgia Legal Aid This link opens in a new windowAccess to basic legal information and resources.
- Georgia Legal Forms Library This link opens in a new window
Access and download professional legal documents for free. Search sample forms by topic or category.
Click here for video tutorials.
- Georgia Legal Services Program This link opens in a new windowNonprofit providing free civil legal services for low-income Georgians.
Unemployment
- Financial & Legal Assistance This link opens in a new windowLinks to financial and legal assistance plus other community resources.
- Georgia Department of Labor This link opens in a new windowInformation about filing for unemployment, benefits, and job assistance.
- Georgia Legal Aid This link opens in a new windowHelp with resources for unemployment, insurance, and other assistance.
- Health & Social Services This link opens in a new windowMore links to food assistance and other community resources.
- Job Toolkit This link opens in a new windowFind assistance with job hunting or training.
