This 501 C 3 organization serves single women and their children. The building can accommodate six homeless families and guests generally stay nine to 12 months but for as much as 24 months.
The shelter also has a job TREC (training referral education and case management) program that's open to all clients and homeless people in the community. The program helps them increase their employability by providing transportation and clothing vouchers. Every dinner, the meal is provided through a volunteer group. The website contains information about how to volunteer time, money or service.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is inside of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Warehouse is West Atlanta. It was founded by Bill Bolling in 1979 and originally operated out of the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Midtown. The food bank now provides food for more than 700 non-profit agencies. These agencies include food pantries, community kitchens, shelters, senior centers, and child care centers in Atlanta and other areas throughout North Georgia. It has an interactive website with helpful information about the various ways to donate and volunteer. Individuals and companies can make monetary donations online and walk-in food donations are accepted on-site during weekday hours. It also has volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups of up to 25 people. The Atlanta Community Food Bank sponsors and organizes events to raise money and awareness about hunger and nutrition. Information about the Hunger Walk/Run, Community Gardens, Kids in Need, and other annual community activities is posted on its website.
Our House nonprofit helps families get back on their feet by providing preschool education and daycare services to the homeless. It also offers family advocacy support and job training specific to Child Development Associate certification.