A Ministry of Hope to Families in Need

Augusta Urban Ministries

Office: (706) 755-7244 Fax: (706) 432- 9085

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Augusta Urban Ministries

Office: (706) 755-7244 Fax: (706) 432- 9085

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Volunteer income Tax Assistance

Free Electronic Tax Preparation

  

The volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) prepares free income tax returns for taxpayers earning less than $60,000. VITA helps working families take advantage of all the tax credits they are eligible for, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), and education credits. Want to volunteer? Visit irs.gov or call 706-755-7244 to see how you can join our team! REMEMBER! VITA services are always free! 

Location:

1930 - B Highland Ave, Augusta

To schedule an appointment

Call 706 - 667 - 9695

2023 Spring/Summer Newsletter

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Ways to give

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Furniture Donations / Upload pictures hereFinancial Gifts (Click the donate tab to support)

we need your help

Want to join us in making a difference? We're generating support to assist the Furniture Bank, which provides basic household items to previously unsheltered families and individuals due to the loss of employment or other circumstances beyond their control, the Bike program that provides bicycles and alternative means of transportation and recreation, and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program which offers free electronic tax preparation to elderly and low-income taxpayers. Any donation will help create an impact. Any donation will make a difference. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us. 

how to help or receive help

Frequently Asked Questions


The Furniture Bank and Bike Ministry are referral-based programs.  No walk-ins, please.


  • Who can apply for furniture assistance? Answer: The target population of the Furniture Bank is the following:

Documented homeless families transitioning into independent living

https://www.hudexchange.info/faqs/programs/cdbg-entitlement-program/homeless/which-definitions-of-homeless-can-be-used-in-the-cdbg-program-to-show-that/

Victims of a house fire or natural disaster

Head of household receiving SSI or SSDI with a referral

Low-income according to HUD Guidelines https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html#2022


  • How can I get a referral for a bike or items from the Furniture Bank? Answer: Ask your caseworker or Church representative.
  • Where can I find a list of agency partners? Please take a look at the attachment below.
  • I don't have a caseworker or a relationship with any agency or church on the Agency Partner list. How can I get help? Answer: Call the office for other ways to receive services.
  • How can my agency or church make appointments for families? Answer: Must work directly with the population stated above and complete the annual mandatory training.
  • My agency/church can't sign up at this time. How can my client get help? Answer: Call our office for possible resources.


Only approved agencies and churches may download applications. You cannot self-refer.

Augusta Urban Ministries reserves the right to approve or deny applications on a case-by-case basis.

Bike Application (pdf)Download
Furniture Application (pdf)Download
Agency Partner List (pdf)Download

We offer free furniture pick up

Our Programs

 FURNITURE BANK  

BIKE PROGRAM

VITA 

(VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE)

 Learn about what we do in our community, and how you can help! 

About Us

Our Values

Faith, Collaboration, Dignity, Quality, Sustainability, Teamwork, Volunteerism

Our Mission

Through the beneficial reuse of donated items, AUM improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to underprivileged families transitioning out of homelessness and engaging and educating families by providing long-term solutions and resources to break the cycle of poverty.

Who We Are

 Augusta Urban Ministries (AUM), a faith-based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization serving the greater Augusta CSRA, provides donated furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. AUM seeks to engage and educate families living in poverty by providing long-term solutions and resources to break the cycle of poverty in our service area. AUM is driven by volunteers and donations of basic home essential items from the community. 

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