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    • Home
    • ABOUT
      • Our History & Mission
      • Our Leadership
      • Financial Reports
      • Employment
      • Website Privacy Policy
      • Disclosure Requirements
    • DONATE
      • Donate Now
      • Make a Donation In Memory
      • Make a Donation In Honor
      • Samaritan Club
      • Operation Empty Closet
      • Leaving a Legacy
    • SERVICES
      • Meals & Shelter
      • Programs
      • Mission Farm
    • VOLUNTEER
      • Volunteer Information
    • NEWS & EVENTS
      • NEWS AND INFORMATION
    • Contact & Directions
    • Resources
      • Facing Homelessness
      • Homeless Prevention List
      • Emergency Food Baskets
Atlantic City Rescue Mission
  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • Our History & Mission
    • Our Leadership
    • Financial Reports
    • Employment
    • Website Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Requirements
  • DONATE
    • Donate Now
    • Make a Donation In Memory
    • Make a Donation In Honor
    • Samaritan Club
    • Operation Empty Closet
    • Leaving a Legacy
  • SERVICES
    • Meals & Shelter
    • Programs
    • Mission Farm
  • VOLUNTEER
    • Volunteer Information
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • NEWS AND INFORMATION
  • Contact & Directions
  • Resources
    • Facing Homelessness
    • Homeless Prevention List
    • Emergency Food Baskets

Homeless Prevention Checklist

Use this checklist as a tool to help any friend or family member who may be in need of assistance:


  • Be proactive. Don't wait until bills are piling up before seeking help.
  • Create a budget. Determine your monthly income and bills, and find places you can trim. Are there luxuries you can do without that will help you save money each month?


  • Communicate effectively. Contact your creditors and utility companies. Let them know you're having a difficult time. These companies want to be paid, so they will often work with you to form a payment schedule that you can afford. To them, getting paid something is better than getting paid nothing!
  • If you have a mortgage or auto loan, contact your lender and see if you can refinance. Stretching your payments over a longer period of time can lower your monthly payments.


  • Seek help from your community. Call the 2-1-1 emergency help line, your local county offices, or the Atlantic City Rescue Mission at (609)345-5517.x144 There are many programs available that can help you through a difficult time. Check local churches for food pantries and your child's school for resources for children.


  • Don't be embarrassed to ask for help. Help from a friend, neighbor or community resource is just a phone call away.

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