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This year, we’re celebrating 30 years of helping homeless families get back on their feet and stay there.
Family Homelessness makes up 40% of the homeless population and is the fastest growing segment.

Today we need your help more than ever, because Atlanta families need us more than ever.

Fortunately, we have many ways for you to get involved. Click on the links below to get more information or continue reading this page for a quick overview of how our program works.

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THE NICHOLAS HOUSE DIFFERENCE

Nicholas House. It just works.

Family First

Most homeless shelters split families up according to age and gender. Nicholas House accepts families of any size and keeps them together, while providing them all the tools to ensure that this stay will be their last...(more)

Accountability

“Comfortable, but not too comfortable” has been the mantra around here for over 28 years.

We offer families a warm bed and a chance to get back on their feet and stay there, but only if they’re willing to or able to take advantage of the opportunity.... (more)

Adult Education

Classes in Budgeting, Parenting and Life Skills training are not just available, but a mandatory part of our program. 24 twice-weekly evening courses address areas such as interview skills, resume writing, & budget management.

Youth Services

Homeless children are more likely to suffer from depression and behavioral disorders and four times more likely to fail their grade level. Fortunately, we’ve developed a program to address their unique needs.

After Care Followup

We keep track of our residents for a full 2 years even after they leave our program. In fact, our ability to track clients is so unique in this industry, it’s used by other homeless shelters throughout the metro area to track their former residents.

RECENT EVENTS & UPDATES

Volunteer Help We Need the Most

Bring & Serve Dinner

Almost every night for over 29 years dinner has been prepared for our residents by outside volunteers. It’s a great opportunity for you to bond with your family, church group or co-workers and act out some of those Top Chef fantasies.
To View a calendar of currently open dinner dates click here.

Note: Volunteers must contact Nicholas House to confirm date of dinner service.

Click here to apply online

Office Assistant &

Data Entry

During our reorganization we were forced to consolidate three paid full-time positions into one full-time one.

Help answer the phones, make copies, organize supplies, stuff/stamp letters, fold brochures, organize files, and enter information into our database.

Click here to apply online

Happy, Fun, Kid-Lovin’ People Needed

Share your talents or fun activities with our kids during Nick’s Activity Hour every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30pm! Watch a movie, play games, help with homework or do an arts and crafts project! The possibilities are endless and they all start with you. Because you’re fun and kids adore you. Woo-woo!

Click here to apply online.

We offer tours of our facilities every 3rd Saturday of the month. Learn more about family homelessness and see the rooms and our programs first-hand.

Click here to RSVP

Have Lunch on Us!

We’re hosting our 5th annual Dream Builders Luncheon on Thursday, June 14th from 12-1 p.m. It’s a free, fundraising luncheon. There’s no minimum or maximum contribution expected, and it’s the job of Nicholas House to inspire you to give.
Click here to RSVP
See a video from last year’s event

Upcoming Events