financial assistance
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Diversity
Study Abroad Is Priceless — Except When It’s Not
Ben Barrett was having a great time studying abroad in Leon, France in the spring of 2020 until he was informed that his program was being canceled due to ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19. He had 24 hours to book a flight back to the U.S. Barrett, a senior at the…
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Housing
How One Program Can Help Cover Your Home Energy Costs
The cost of owning or renting a home comes at no small price tag, and it can often be easy to forget the additional cost of utilities like heat, air conditioning, electricity and gas. To help assist residents with their home energy costs, the federal government funds the Low Income…
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Athens-Clarke County
The Ark: Providing Financial Refuge for Low-Income Families
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. According to its executive director, Lucy Hudgens, The Ark represents a place of safety and refuge for people who are traveling through the storms of life. This…