Our House

Shelter and Healthcare to Live.
Education to Thrive.

At Our House, we provide transformative care to end the cycle of homelessness for families. Our interrelated programs address the root causes of homelessness and ensure every family that leaves Our House has the tools needed to achieve lasting self-sufficiency.

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Our programs are designed to enrich the lives of children and families experiencing homelessness with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to end the cycle of homelessness and poverty.

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The research is definitive: The years between birth and age 5 set the stage for a child’s ability to become a healthy, independent adult. By mitigating the effects of homelessness on young children and closing the developmental gap between them and their housed peers, we are tackling homelessness at its source.

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The cornerstone of our Housing Services program is our shelter for homeless families with children 5 years or younger. Located in the City of Atlanta, the shelter provides homeless families with up to six months of housing in a safe and caring environment.

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A Nursing Model – The nursing model places individuals, families, and communities at the center of care delivery. Along with a shared-decision making approach, we provide low-barrier, equitable care for all that empowers our patients and strengthens our communities.

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Overcoming homelessness is almost impossible without stable and adequate employment. Providing individuals experiencing homelessness with job training skills and resources they need to secure and sustain employment is critical to helping adults break the cycle of homelessness.

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Families enrolled in each of our core programs – Early Childhood Education, Housing Services, or Employment Training Services – receive individualized case management through our Family Support Services program. Each family is assigned a Family Advocate, who offers the support and resources needed to gain financial stability and permanent housing.

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News & Events

8 January, 2025

Our House Awarded Grant for Parents and Children Impacted by Domestic Violence

Our House is honored to receive the FY 2024 SSAPC grant from the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services. This funding will help us strengthen support for abused parents and children exposed to domestic violence across Metro Atlanta through enhanced services, advocacy, and interventions.

9 December, 2024

Our House’s Samantha Mullins Awarded Teacher of the Year: Preschool by Georgia’s Department of Early Learning

We are beyond excited to announce that our very own Ms. Samantha Mullins has been awarded the Teacher of the... Learn more

19 November, 2024

Our House President & CEO Tyese Lawyer Recognized Among Georgia’s Most Influential Leaders

We are thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement for Tyese Lawyer, President and CEO of Our House. Tyese has been... Learn more

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Our House provides a safe and stable place for your family. We welcome you with open arms and tailor our services based on your family’s specific needs. Our House is your house.

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