ABOUT SAMARITAN HOUSE OF ATLANTA

Our Mission

Samaritan House of Atlanta transforms lives by helping homeless men and women gain self-sufficiency through personalized employment readiness and life-stabilization programs.

Our History

Founded in 1986, Samaritan House of Atlanta transforms lives by helping homeless men and women gain self-sufficiency through personalized employment readiness and life-stabilization programs. We fulfill our mission through two core programs: Café 458 and The EDGE.

Our Programs

The EDGE—Earning Dignity…Gaining Employment

Our Employment Readiness Program

A comprehensive daytime employment readiness program supporting approximately 500 homeless men and women a year in their search for permanent employment. Click here to learn more about The EDGE.

Café 458

Our Life-Stabilization Program

A case management and support service (including a restaurant-style lunch) to over 200 homeless men and women struggling with addiction issues, mental health concerns, and severe physical disabilities. Click here to learn more about Cafe 458.

Samaritan House Clean Street Team

Transitional Employment while Helping to Make Atlanta More Beautiful

Our sister program, Samaritan House Clean Street Team, is a transitional employment and training program with the City of Atlanta and the Georgia Department of Transportation engaging 30 homeless men and women working on beautification projects throughout the city. Click here for more information about the Clean Street Team.

In addition to our core programs, Samaritan House also operates the Café 458 Weekend Brunch and hosts Atlanta Community Voice Mail, a voicemail system that provides accessible and confidential communication for people in transition.

Café 458 Weekend Brunch

"Eat Well...Do Good!”

Check out our weekend brunch open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 458 Edgewood Avenue off Boulevard in the heart of the MLK Historical District. All proceeds, including tips, support our programs. Click here for more information about the brunch including menu.

Atlanta Community Voice Mail

Empowering People in Transition

Samaritan House of Atlanta hosts Atlanta Community Voice Mail which provides accessible, stable, and confidential communication for people who otherwise would not have access to phone service. Click here for more information about Community Voice Mail.

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