Hanes for Good

Over the past decade Hanes has been bringing some comfort to those in need by simply providing a clean pair of socks through the hands of committed partners.

We’re excited to partner with Hanes to help donate new socks and masks to those experiencing homelessness.

“What is scary is how homelessness can happen to anyone. A simple illness can lead to loss of employment, loss of income, loss of property and in the end the loss of a meaningful relationship.”

Steps to Stability Starts with Stable Shoes

Shalin Bhatia completely sees our vision, as he collected lightly worn shoes for those experiencing homelessness. Central OAC will be able to offer our guests a pair of gently worn shoes to those in need.

One of our guest’s sole was coming off of her shoe and she was instantly able to replace her shoes with a pair that was donated through Shalin’s efforts! Thank you to Shalin Bhatia for being an awesome human!

Central OAC Selected as the Recipient of the 2023 Fulton County Community Services Program

ATLANTA – Central Outreach and Advocacy Center is pleased to be a recipient of the 2023 Fulton County Community Services Program award in the Homelessness category. The Community Services Program is an annual competitive program that awards funding to nonprofit agencies serving Fulton County residents.

Fulton County’s Board of Commissioners approved Community Services Program funding to 152 nonprofit organizations. In total, approximately $6.8 million was awarded to qualifying nonprofit organizations for the following service areas:

Children and Youth Services
Disabilities
Economic Stability/Poverty
Health and Wellness
Homelessness
Senior Services

Central OAC will use the funding specifically for those experiencing homelessness.

Executive Director Kimberly Parker, said “We’re grateful to be a recipient of the 2023 Fulton County Community Service Program, as we continue to assist our guest experiencing homelessness on a path forward.”

For more information about the Community Services Program, please contact the Fulton County Youth and Community Services Division at 404-613-6759.

Cold Weather Shelters

In addition to those shelters listed below, the City will activate overflow shelter beginning at 6:00pm at Old Adamsville Rec Center, 3404 Delmar Lane, 30331. Individuals may go there directly or if they need help with transport, they can go to Gateway at 6:00pm and transportation will be provided to Old Adamsville.

Salvation Army: 469 Marietta Street, Atlanta 30313
- 30 men, 10 women and 2-3 families
- Beginning at 5pm for referral, entry at 9pm
- 404-486-2718
Solomon’s Temple: 2836 Springdale Rd. SW Atlanta 30315
- 20 women and children
- Contact: Kecia Baker, 404-762-4872 or 404-762-4645
- 4pm daily
Gateway: 275 Pryor St SW, Atlanta 30303
- 35 men and 10 women
- Beginning at 7:30pm
- 24/7: 404-215-6615—please call before referring/transporting
Mission at the Shepherd’s Inn: 156 Mills Street, Atlanta 30313
- men, 25 cots. Client beds/cots may be requested in person beginning from 8am-10am
Trinity: 265 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
- 9 women
- 404-374-7250
- Beginning at 8pm
City of Refuge: 1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd. 30314
- Single women
- [email protected] Monique Rolland
- Beginning at 4:30pm
City Baptist Rescue Mission: 316 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
- 10 men
- Beginning at 4:30pm
- 404-577-3409
Donna Center: 865 Warner Street SW Atlanta 30310
- 20 single women
- 770-558-9490
- Beginning at 4pm
My Sister’s House – 655 Ethel Street
- single women; 10 cots available
- intake is done starting at 8:15am at the Atlanta Day Shelter
Covenant House
- 18-24 year olds, male and female youth
- overflow in the gym
- intake 24/7/365; 1559 Johnson Road, NW