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For over 26 years, we have served as an integral part of the Atlanta community, guiding over 1,500 homeless families to self-sufficiency. In 2008 we helped more families than ever, in spite of an economic downturn that made fundraising increasingly difficult. For 2009 we continue that trend, shifting emphasis to our H2H (Homeless to Homes) apartment-based model to increase our numbers by almost 20%. We did so well that in June, H2H was recogized by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development as a model for best use of stimulus funds when housing homeless families in apartments.

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

According to census data released September 29, 2009, there are now over 26,000 families living in poverty in Atlanta, an increase of 19% in just a year. Over 115,000 metro homes will likely face foreclosure before the year is out -a whopping 47% increase over 2008- when Atlanta already had the third highest number in the nation, according to RealtyTrac.

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.

Donate Now Volunteer Take an Open Door Tour Become a Goodwill Ambassador

Tuesday, September 29, 2009: 8am
Latest Census Figures Show 26,000 Atlanta Families in Poverty

Tuesday, September 1, 2009: 6:01pm
Dream Builders Luncheon Thursday, October 29

Saturday, August 15, 2009: 2:54pm
Nicholas House Presents First Ever Family Night Celebration

Thursday, August 27, 2009: 8:45am

6th Annual Southern Turkey Golf Classic to Benefit Nicholas House

Saturday, August 15, 2009: 1:45am

Ambassador Kits Near Completion

Monday, July 6, 2009: 8:00am

Become A Goodwill Ambassador

Sunday, June 28, 2009: 9:46pm
Backpack in the Park

Thursday, June 18, 2009: 9:46pm
H2H Honored by HUD

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Sponsor A Kid at Camp Nick

Friday, May , 2009: 1:45am

Oak Grove 3rd Graders Raise $2K

Tuesday, May 12, 2009: 5:45pm

5th Graders Tackle BLVD

Saturday, April 18, 2009: 9:20am
Cookie Maven Bikes for NHI

Friday, April 17, 2009: 5:45pm

High School Entrepreneurs Focus on Nicholas House

Thursday, Mar 12, 2009: 9:46pm
Schedule an Open Door Tour

Tuesday, January 20, 2009: 1:45pm

BLVD Transition Goes As Planned

THE NICHOLAS HOUSE DIFFERENCE

Nicholas House. It just works.

Family First

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

Family First

Accountability

“Comfortable, but not too comfortable” has been the mantra around here for over 26 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....

The Nicholas House Way

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....

Adult Education & Training

Youth Services

Homeless children are more likely to suffer from depression and behavorial disorders and four times more likely to fail their grade level. Fortunately, we’ve spent the last 27 years developing a program to....

Youth Services

After School Program

The best way to stop the cycle of poverty is to make sure it doesn’t repeat into the next generation.

Our innovative After School Program is designed to do just that and more...

After School Program

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. That’s just one reason HUD recently selected H2H as a model for best use of stimulus funds when housing homeless families in apartments.

H2H Program

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