Balser Giving Circle awards $25,000 to Our House
ATLANTA – October 28, 2016 – The Balser Professional Advisors Council’s giving circle has announced a $25,000 grant to Our House, a nonprofit organization that offers children and families experiencing homelessness the tools, support, and education they need to thrive. The grant was made after the group heard funding pitches from three nonprofit organizations that […]
We’ve Got A New Look
Welcome to our new online home! This may be your first experience with our new brand, and we are excited you’re here to share it with us. In 2014, Our House and Genesis Shelter merged to become one organization, serving children and families experiencing homelessness under the name of Our House. To make space for […]
Turner Volunteer Day
On September 15th nearly 1,400 Turner Broadcasting employees descended on Atlanta nonprofits and spent the day supporting their communities. Our House was fortunate enough to host 20 of those volunteers at our Atlanta location. In just a few short hours they were able to compile 20 welcome kits full of essential items, cook a delicious […]
Our House – Atlanta Site Receives Quality Rated Ranking
After more than a year of preparation and training, Our House Atlanta is Quality Rated! Our center received a 2-star ranking, missing the top ranking by just one point. The Quality Rated program is a voluntary rating system to communicate the quality of childcare programs in the state of Georgia for parents in search of […]
Back To School
On August 8, 110 children walked into Our House classrooms ready to learn for the 2016-2017 school year! The week prior, teachers attended training and had the opportunity to organize and decorate their classrooms to get ready to meet their new students. A number of community partners including Maggie’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill and For […]
More Than 3,300 Youth Are Homeless in Atlanta Area, Project By Georgia State and Partners Finds
ATLANTA—There are 3,374 homeless and runaway youth in shelters, on the streets or in other precarious housing situations in the Atlanta metro area, according to the results of a project by Georgia State University and its partners to count and assess the area’s homeless youth. Eric Wright, professor of sociology and public health at Georgia […]
Turner Hosts Sixth Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for Our House Families and Staff
For the sixth year in a row, Turner Broadcasting hosted Our House families for a Thanksgiving Luncheon last Friday, November 20, held this year at the Friends School in Decatur. The luncheon included all the Thanksgiving staples, from stuffing to apple pie, as well as craft projects for the kids, a family photo session for […]
Atlanta Women’s Foundation Awards $25,000 to Support Women at Our House
Our House is most grateful to the Atlanta Women’s Foundation for its support of our Family Advocacy and Employment Readiness/CDA job training program. The mission of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) is to be a catalyst for change in the lives of women and girls and to end generational poverty. AWF 2013 research on effective […]
Premier Organizations Serving Homeless Children Merge
Two metro Atlanta organizations that fill a compelling need for homeless children and families—Our House and Genesis Shelter—will combine operations on July 1st. Our House opened its doors to children in 1988 and is a full-day, year-round, nationally accredited early childhood education center. It serves up to 79 children daily and offers comprehensive support services […]
Bank of America Awards $218,000 to Address Critical Needs in Metro Atlanta
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced $218,000 in grants to 13 nonprofits in metro Atlanta addressing critical needs, such as hunger and shelter to longer-term solutions that promote financial wellness through access to benefits and resources. This is in addition to the $436,000 in grants to Atlanta nonprofits announced earlier this year that support […]