Grice Connect is working with Bulloch VOAD, Bulloch EMA and City of Statesboro leadership to help families and individuals who have been asked to vacate their apartments in The Vault in any way possible.
Through our collective efforts we have had an outpouring of local organizations who have stepped up to provide offers of assistance to impacted residents. We will continue compiling these resources below for citizens impacted as more offers are extended. Keep checking back, as we will continue to update this list as more organizations come forward to help.
If you would like to provide an offer of assistance email us at [email protected].
If you would like to make a financial contribution to support this effort you can do that through Bulloch Strong.
Resource Guide
Grice Connect is working with Bulloch VOAD, Bulloch EMA and City of Statesboro leadership to help these families and individuals in any way possible. Through our collective efforts we have had an outpouring of local organizations have stepped up to provide offers of assistance. We are compiling these resources below for citizens impacted. Keep checking back, as we will continue to update this list as more organizations come forward to help.
If you would like to provide an offer of assistance email us at [email protected].
If you would like to make a financial contribution to support this effort you can do that through Bulloch Strong.
Georgia Southern University students: Jennifer Wise, Director of University Communications told Grice Connect that the Dean of Students Office is available to assist with Georgia Southern students who may be impacted by housing issues at the Vault. The Dean of Students Office can also assist students with faculty notifications and other support resources. Georgia Southern’s University Housing Office is available to work with students who are looking for a place to live on campus for the remainder of the semester. Any students not wishing to live in on-campus housing, should still contact the Dean of Students Office for assistance.
Housing and rent assistance: The Union Mission is prepared to help displaced families with income to find housing and possibly provide rent assistance for the first few months. Interested families must apply in person at their Statesboro office (515 Denmark Street, Suite 1000) and provide proof of displacement and proof of income. Through their Rapid Rehousing Program, they will pay your deposit and half of your first three months rent. You must bring the letter from The Vault and met their financial requirements. For more questions call them at 912-238-2777 extension 1801 or 1800.
Homeless shelter: Open Hearts Community Mission, currently has one family room available, along with ten available beds for women and seven available beds for men. They do not accommodate couples. Interested families will need to call 912-623-2528. They prefer a phone call to appearing in person. The intake process takes about 30 minutes: a required background check via the Statesboro PD takes only about two minutes, and the application form is only one page.
Veterans rehousing assistance: ON Tuesday, April 15th starting 10:30 am until 2:00 pm American Legion Post 90 is hosting the Augusta VAMC Homelessness Coordinator and HUD VASH Coordinator, Changing Homelessness out of Savannah and CSRA-EOA Inc out of Augusta who are our areas Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program (VA SSVF) program coordinators at American Legion Post 90, 100 Rucker Lane to assist Veterans from The Vault apartments and other low income veterans needing rental assistance.
Subsidized Apartment Complexes
These serve low-income families or accept Section 8 vouchers:
- Blakewood Apartments: 912-243-9053
- Brookhaven Apartments: 912-489-8086
- Eastview Apartments: 912-764-7478
- Pine Manor: 912-764-6797
- Laurel Pointe Apartments (age 55 and older): 912-764-9945
- Madison Meadows Apartments: 912-489-1001
- Morris Heights Apartments: 912-764-4522
- Statesboro Summit Apartments (elderly & disabled): 912-549-3071
- 24 East Apartments: 912-764-7852
- Wildwood Villa Apartments: 912-764-7966
- Grace Crossing (55 & older): 912-489-6550
- Newport Trace (55 & older): 912-243-9096
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
- For apartments that are handicap accessible or elderly friendly: [email protected]
- For general apartment searches: Georgia Housing Search
- For information on housing choice vouchers: call 470-802-4707 or visit the DCA Housing Choice Voucher Program website
FREE Medical and Mental Health: Statesboro Pediatrics and Family Healthcare Center, 1570 Brampton Avenue, Statesboro, GA is offering free medical and mental health care to any resident of the Vault for the month of April. Call 912-764-9196 to make an appointment. You will need to tell them you are a resident of The Vault and bring the letter to vacate from The Vault and proof that you are a resident of The Vault.
We also have our veteran peer support groups twice weekly for any veteran who wishes to attend. The following links are our events calendar and Vet for Vet peer support group link to learn more about it. https://www.statesboropost90legion.org/vet-to-vet - https://www.statesboropost90legion.org/site/eventscalendar
Food: The Statesboro Food Bank can provide meal bags for anyone facing economic stress over this unfortunate and disruptive transition. We are here for anyone in need. We also have volunteers who can deliver to specific addresses. We try to "batch" delivery to save volunteer time and gas but always respond as quickly as possible when needed even if a repeat visit to the same complex. If you need food call Sheila Leach, Executive Director at 912-707-2787.
Food and other resources: Christian Social Ministries is available to provide resources including food. John Long, Executive Director can be reached at 912-512-0107.
Showers and Laundry: Esther's Place is offering showers and laundry assistance.
Legal Aid: Residents needing legal assistance who can't afford an attorney can request free legal services from Georgia Legal Services Program at 833-457-7529.
Monetary Donations: Bulloch VOAD's - Bulloch Strong are accepting monetary contributions to assist agencies providing direct assistance to impacted individuals at The Vault. Click Here to give online or mail checks made payable to Bulloch Strong, C/O Pittman Park Church, 1102 Fair Road,
Statesboro, GA 30458.
The Vault asks residents to vacate
Grice Connect has been reporting extensively on hundreds of residents at The Vault who have been asked to vacate the property due to structural damage and safety concerns by the property's owner.
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