BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE

The Rising Cost of Everyday Life in Clayton County

Everyday essentials food, hygiene products, clothing, and school supplies have become luxuries for too many families. In Clayton County, where the median household income is nearly 22% lower than Georgia’s average, even a small price increase can push a family into crisis.

More than 57% of residents say they could not cover an unexpected emergency expense without borrowing, selling something, or going without. While housing remains relatively affordable, the cost of groceries, gas, and daily goods continues to rise stretching already thin budgets past their limit.

These numbers aren’t just statistics. They represent seniors choosing between food and medication, parents skipping meals so their children can eat, and students arriving at school without the supplies they need to learn.

Every day, families across America face impossible choices between paying rent or buying groceries, keeping the lights on or purchasing school supplies for their children. I Am Still Somebody believes that meeting basic human needs is the first step toward rebuilding lives. Through your donations, we provide essential care to children, families, and seniors struggling with poverty, homelessness, and crisis.

Donation Focus Areas

  • Food Assistance
    Nutritious meals, groceries, and emergency food boxes for families and seniors.

  • Clothing & Warmth
    Seasonal clothing, coats, blankets, and shoes to help families stay warm.

  • School Supplies for Students
    Backpacks, notebooks, and technology tools to ensure every child starts school ready to learn.

  • Personal Hygiene & Health Kits
    Soap, toothpaste, feminine products, and hygiene essentials for those without consistent access.

  • Emergency Relief
    Immediate response for families facing eviction, disaster, or sudden loss of income.

Your Impact Starts Here

Your generosity turns compassion into action. Help us meet the most basic needs of our community — because everyone deserves the chance to thrive.

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Because everyone deserves too have their basic needs met.