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Atlanta Mission transforms, through Christ, the lives of those facing homelessness.

Atlanta Mission is the city’s largest and longest-running provider of services to homeless men, women and children. Established in 1938, Atlanta Mission provides emergency shelter, temporary shelter, recovery programming, job attainment and transitional housing for more than 950 men, women and children daily.

2,050

Meals Served Daily

905

Individuals Served each Day

330,000

Nights of Shelter Provided to Individuals

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Mission in My Own Words: Jodie’s Story June 19, 2013   I have mentally divided my life into two separate categories, before meth and after meth. By the age of twenty...   I have mentally divided my life into two separate categories, before meth and after meth. By the age of twenty-eight, I was a single mom with two beautiful children and had been a critical care nurse for five years....
President’s Message: Finding Water in a Thirsty World June 11, 2013 “When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst, I the Lord will an... “When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst, I the Lord will answer them; I the God of Israel will not forsake them.” Isaiah 41:17 Have you ever been really...
Press Release: Atlanta Mission and the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children Unify to End Homelessness in Atlanta June 10, 2013 Atlanta, GA (June 10, 2013) – Atlanta Mission is very excited to announce the acquisition of the Atlanta Day Shelte... Atlanta, GA (June 10, 2013) – Atlanta Mission is very excited to announce the acquisition of the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children as the two ministries come together to create a city unified in ending homelessness. The Atlanta...
Press Release: Atlanta Mission Works with Seven Different Thrift Stores in Atlanta May 28, 2013 NORCROSS, GA, May 28, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ – The Atlanta homeless shelters, Atlanta Mission, would like t... NORCROSS, GA, May 28, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ – The Atlanta homeless shelters, Atlanta Mission, would like to take a moment to discuss the number of thrift stores they work with on a daily basis to meet their organizational needs. The non-profithomeless shelters in Atlanta are...
President’s Message: When You’re Down On the Mat and the Referee is Counting… May 25, 2013 Have you ever been knocked down physically, emotionally or spiritually and wondered if you’d ever get up again? May... Have you ever been knocked down physically, emotionally or spiritually and wondered if you’d ever get up again? Maybe you feel that the world has its foot on your neck holding you down. It might be that the possibility of...
Press Release: Atlanta Mission Announces the Hire of Jeff Terrell as Executive Vice President of Programs May 22, 2013 Atlanta, GA (May 22, 2013) – Atlanta Mission is excited to announce that Jeff Terrell will be joining its leadershi... Atlanta, GA (May 22, 2013) – Atlanta Mission is excited to announce that Jeff Terrell will be joining its leadership team and serving as Executive Vice President of Programs. Terrel joins an existing executive team of Jim Reese, Joseph Owens,...
Learn About Children’s Services at Atlanta Mission April 24, 2013 Did you know that today’s homeless are primarily women, children and families? According to The National Center... Did you know that today’s homeless are primarily women, children and families? According to The National Center on Family Homelessness (NCFH), one in every 50 American children is homeless. That equates to over 58,000 homeless children in Georgia (NCFH). In...
President’s Message: Seeing the Beauty and Potential in God’s Creation April 7, 2013 Spring is such a beautiful time of the year. Trees and shrubs bloom; things that once looked lifeless come back to li... Spring is such a beautiful time of the year. Trees and shrubs bloom; things that once looked lifeless come back to life. As spring fills the air, we experience joy, renewal and hope. Most people (except those with allergies!) love...
Attend Chick-fil-A Leadercast and Help Atlanta Mission April 5, 2013 Do these names sound familiar?… Andy Stanley Condoleeza Rice Jack Welch You might recognize these names as some... Do these names sound familiar?… Andy Stanley Condoleeza Rice Jack Welch You might recognize these names as some of the most respected leaders and influencers in our country. On May 10, 2013 they will join six other influential men and...
Celebrating Easter: A Contemporary Redemption Story March 30, 2013 This Easter, we look back at a powerful story of redemption from a young girl that came to Atlanta Mission a little l... This Easter, we look back at a powerful story of redemption from a young girl that came to Atlanta Mission a little less than 2 years ago… By Janay Boyer “A quick look at Allison Johnson does not reveal the...
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