Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency
Serving Atlanta.
About
Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency empowers financially vulnerable individuals in our community to become self-sufficient, sustainably employed, and economic contributors to society. ACSS was formed in 2010 through the merger of Atlanta Enterprise Center and Samaritan House of Atlanta. Its roots trace back to the social justice initiatives of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Midtown Atlanta. Every service is built to move clients toward stability, advancement, and meaningful work. ACSS combines practical career services with a deeply human, relationship-centered model that honors the potential of every individual it serves. Empower financially vulnerable individuals in our community to become self-sufficient, sustainably employed, and economic contributors to society. This mission guides every ACSS service area, from orientation and coaching to financial empowerment, digital skilling, and employment placement. To be recognized as a leader in bridging the gap for equitable workforce opportunities in Greater Atlanta and beyond. ACSS envisions a community where access to opportunity is expanded, barriers are addressed, and individuals can pursue long-term economic mobility. ACSS leads with values that reinforce accountability, restoration, and respect while keeping self-sufficiency at the center of the work. We equip individuals with the tools, structure, and support to build lasting stability and independence.
Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency staff
Programs
- CareerWorksCareerWorks, the foundational program of ACSS, offers life stabilization, employment readiness, job placement/retention services to financially vulnerable individuals (homeless, imminently homeless…
- CareerWorks Veterans' Services (CVET)CareerWorks Veterans' Services (CVET) - provides extra support for U.S. military veterans, including medical care, housing assistance, and vocational training.
- Financial Opportunity CenterAs a designated LISC Financial Opportunity Center®, ACSS brings financial services together with career coaching, vocational training, and job placement assistance.
- Job Readiness BootcampIn partnership with the City of Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services, ACSS hosts Job Readiness Bootcamps designed for young people ages 18, 24 who are ready to step into the workforce…
- Urban Forestry Career Pathways (UFOR)Urban Forestry Career Pathways (UFOR) is a paid on-the-job training program for young people (ages 18-30) who want to enter the green workforce (urban forestry, greenspace maintenance, environmental…
- Summer Career Programs (In Partnership with Westside Works)In collaboration with Westside Works, ACSS connects youth and young adults ages 16, 24 to high-impact summer programs that combine training, skill-building, and real-world work experience, all at no…
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At a glance
- Based in
- Washington Park
- Founded
- 2024
- EIN
- 58-1479816
- Staff
- 2
- Website
- atlantacss.org
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