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Debunking Myths about Homelessness

Each person has a very different perspective on homelessness. Unfortunately, there are many widespread misconceptions about homelessness and the cause of it. Here are four ...

Man standing outside Atlanta Mission post-pandemic experiencing homelessness

Post-Pandemic: What it Looks like for Those Experiencing Homelessness

Many of us are starting to see glimpses of life returning to “normal” since the COVID-19 Pandemic first began in 2020. With vaccinations, we’re visiting ...

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The Story of Restoration House: Atlanta’s New Shelter

It was over three years ago that we saw a need – more shelter space for women and children in Atlanta. There are thousands of ...

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Challenges of Single Fathers Facing Homelessness

There is a group of people experiencing homelessness that isn’t talked about enough – single fathers. According to ResearchGate, 15% of the 2.5 million children ...

Two men sharing myths about homelessness and the truth behind them

Debunking Myths About Homelessness: Part 2

Everyone has a very different perspective on homelessness. Unfortunately, there are many widespread myths and misconceptions about homelessness and the cause of it. We debunked ...

Types of Homelessness

People face homelessness for many reasons and in many different circumstances. For some, it’s a small piece of their life story, while for others, it ...

THE LIGHT: May 2021

Finding Hope: “This place changes lives, and I’m proof!”

Restoration House: Atlanta’s New Shelter for Women and Children

We’re excited to share that Atlanta’s new shelter for women and children is opening in August 2021! We’re reimagining our Ethel Street property, previously known ...

The Pandemic’s Effects on Homelessness

It has been over a year since the country went on lockdown for COVID-19. When the “shelter-in-place” orders came last March, we had no idea ...

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More Than a Soup Kitchen, Atlanta Mission Transforms

While Atlanta Mission began as a soup kitchen during The Great Depression, it is not something that describes us today. A soup kitchen is a ...

A Day in the Life of an Atlanta Mission Counselor

Atlanta Mission counselors make a huge difference in the lives of those facing homelessness. In many of our stories of transformation, you’ll see a client ...

THE LIGHT: April 2021

Experiencing Restoration: “That’s what really saved me… It was honestly just giving my life over to Jesus Christ.”

Beautiful Curly Me Donates Books and Dolls to My Sister’s House

At just age eight, Zoe has done more than most girls her age. Zoe is the CEO and founder of Beautiful Curly Me, a company aimed ...

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