Community Assistance Center

New at the Empowerment Center!

Got an interview coming up? Practice first.

Starting June 12, we're launching monthly Mock Interview Sessions to help job seekers build confidence, sharpen their answers, and prepare for their next opportunity.

Meet one-on-one with a Career Advocate and get personalized feedback on your interview skills.

First session: June 12
Next session: July 10

Bring your resume and a job description for a role you're interested in.

Spots are limited. Reserve your time today: https://calendly.com/careercenter-ourcac/new-meeting?month=2026-06

We need your help keeping Meals for Kids going strong this summer.

Our team is busy distributing lunch food to local children, and we're running low on some of the items that make this program possible. Right now, we especially need:

• Small boxes of cereal and instant oatmeal
• Healthy snacks
• Ready-made meals

We're also going through a lot of shopping bags. If you have clean plastic grocery bags piling up at home, we'd love to put them to good use. Just drop them off at the mini-market.

Want to help?

Shop and donate:
Drop off food donations at 8607 Roswell Road.

Give online:
$35 helps provide one child with kid-friendly lunches for an entire week this summer.
https://ourcac.org/donate-online/

Send food directly:
https://givenow.ourcac.org

Every donation helps us make sure local kids have food they can count on while school is out.

Today we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. CAC is closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We’ll reopen tomorrow, May 26, as we continue serving our community.

School’s out, summer’s here, and CAC’s Meals for Kids program starts Tuesday, May 26!

We’re looking for volunteers ages 16+ to help families shop for food at our Mini-Markets this summer. It’s quick, easy, and makes a big impact. Plus, only 2 volunteers are needed per shift.

Volunteer shifts:
May 26 – July 31
9:30–11:30am
11:30am–1:30pm

Locations:
North Sandy Springs & South Sandy Springs Mini-Markets

Grab a friend, sign up for a shift, and help make summer a little easier for local families:
https://ourcac.org/individual-volunteer-opportunities/

As the holiday weekend approaches, a reminder that CAC will be closed this Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. If you need assistance or plan to drop off donations, we’re here through Saturday. We’ll reopen Tuesday, May 26.

Big cheers for our CAC VITA volunteers who made the 2026 tax season a huge success!

Together, you helped return $794,965 in total refunds to the community (up 18.3%) and made a real impact across the board:
600 federal returns completed
535 clients served
$210,000 in tax prep fees saved

And behind every number is time, care, and patience from our incredible team of 41 volunteers who showed up and made it happen.

A special shoutout to our VITA Coordinator, Daniel Weiss, who helped lead and support this work all season long and keeps the program running smoothly year after year.

Read more about the program and Daniel’s role here:
https://ourcac.org/2026/05/12/thats-a-wrap-on-tax-season-cacs-2026-vita-program-helped-535-individuals-receive-795k-in-refunds/

We’re so grateful for the whole VITA team and the difference you continue to make in our community.

Ready to refresh your job search or take the next step in your career? Join CAC Career Services and Deloitte for our Jobseeker Bootcamp on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Deloitte’s Sandy Springs office.

This free workshop is packed with practical advice, networking opportunities, and real-world insights to help you build confidence and stand out in today’s job market.

Whether you’re updating your resume, preparing for interviews, or figuring out your next move, this is a great opportunity to connect and learn alongside other jobseekers in our community.

Space is limited, so be sure to apply early: https://ourcac.org/event/cac-jobseeker-bootcamp-in-collaboration-with-deloitte/

With Memorial Day around the corner, we want to help you plan ahead. CAC will be closed on Monday, May 25. If you need assistance or plan to drop off donations, be sure to visit us this week or over the weekend. We’ll reopen Tuesday, May 26.

Tomorrow is Fabulous Friday at CAC Canopy Thrift and the summer finds are GOOD!

Come early to browse patio pieces, vacation outfits, home décor, kitchen goodies, and all kinds of hidden treasures before they disappear from the shelves.

25% off furniture
50% off everything else

8607 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
Open Friday 9:30 AM–4 PM

Grab your coffee, bring a friend, and come treasure hunt with us.

School’s almost out for summer, but hunger doesn’t take a break. Through CAC Cares for Kids, our Meals for Kids program is stepping in to help local children have access to meals all summer long, and we’d love your help.

There are a few easy ways to pitch in:

Donate funds:
$35 provides one child with five kid-friendly lunches each week throughout the summer.
Donate here: https://ourcac.org/donate-online/

Prefer to shop yourself?
Drop off donations at 8607 Roswell Road.

Most-needed foods:

Breakfast: breakfast cereal, instant oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, breakfast bars
Snacks: granola bars, crackers, chips, granola, trail mix, nuts, applesauce pouches, fruit cups
Easy Meals: ramen, mac & cheese, shelf-stable microwave meals, microwavable rice packets
Staples: peanut butter & jelly, canned meat (chicken, tuna, Vienna sausage), shelf-stable milk, juice boxes

Want to keep it simple?
Send food directly through our mindful giving page: https://givenow.ourcac.org

Every donation helps local kids head into summer with the meals they need and the support of a community that cares.