Homelessness
Homeless Services and Prevention
The Salvation Army Of Metro Atlanta offers prevention, refuge, and stability to men, women, and families who find themselves without shelter or at risk of losing shelter due to personal and financial circumstances. We provide a variety of housing options including homelessness prevention, emergency and transitional housing, re-housing programs, low-income housing, and residential recovery programs – giving individuals support through their current life state.
We treat all people with dignity and respect. We care through prevention, presence, and participation.
Our housing services provide special accommodations so that families can stay together and address specific needs for the elderly, veterans, individuals battling addiction, and the lgbtq community.
In addition to a safe place to sleep, we offer services including meals, laundry, rehabilitation, and spiritual counseling to help guide individuals to a more productive future. The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta housing services:
Center of Hope: A 437-bed facility in downtown Atlanta that provides homeless men, women, families, and veterans a warm bed, safe place to stay, and two meals a day. Programs offered at Red Shield include:
Housing/Re-Housing Programs: Short and long-term programs at sites throughout metro Atlanta, offering financial assistance for qualifying families after leaving the shelter
Veterans on the Move: Shelter, substance abuse treatment, and bridge housing for veterans experiencing housing instability
Harbor Light: 3-month residential addiction recovery program
Home Sweet Home Gwinnett: Re-housing program for Gwinnett County residents at risk of becoming homeless
Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC): 6-month residential rehabilitation program for men
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Metropolitan Atlanta Area Command Homelessness Information
Homelessness Services in Metro Atlanta
The Salvation Army is committed to providing long-term and temporary shelter and support to individuals and families in our community who are experiencing homelessness. Our local office offers a variety of programs and services designed to help people overcome homelessness and rebuild their lives.
Many communities have emergency homeless shelters to provide a safe and secure environment for unhoused individuals and families to stay while they seek stable housing. We offer essential services such as meals, clothing, and hygiene supplies. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
Beyond emergency shelter, we also provide a range of programs to help area individuals and families transition out of homelessness. These may include case management, job training, and housing assistance. By providing comprehensive support, we help address the underlying contributors to housing insecurity so that individuals and families can achieve greater stability and build a brighter future.
If you or someone you know in the community is experiencing homelessness, please reach out to our local office for assistance. We are here to help.
How You Can Help
There are many ways to support The Salvation Army's local homelessness services:
- Volunteer: Share your time and skills to help with different activities. You can serve meals, provide child care, or assist with office tasks.
- Donate: Your gift helps us provide essential services to those in need.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
Homelessness can happen to anyone.
Stats
10,075,059
nights of shelter were provided in 2024
75,251
individuals and families received assistance and help with permanent placing/housing in 2024
302
Salvation Army Emergency Shelters across the United States
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