ย City of Refuge seeks to lead individuals and families on an uninterrupted journey to self-sufficiency. We do this by focusing on four key impact areas: Health & Wellness, Housing, Vocational Training, and Youth Development.
HOUSING PROGRAMS:
Eden Village: Provides low-barrier assessment bridge housing, case management, and various supportive services for up to 20 single mothers with children, 60 children, and 35 single women experiencing homelessness.
House of Cherith: Offers safe housing and supportive services for women recovering from the trauma of sexual exploitation. Since its inception, House of Cherith has transformed over 700 lives.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:
Feed My Lambs: Full-day childcare for ages six weeks to five years.
Kid City: Kindergarten to 5th-grade after-school and summer camp programs designed to improve academics, health, and social/emotional behaviors.
The City Club: 6th to 12th-grade after-school, summer camp, and basketball programs provide pathways for young adults to reach their full potential in every dimension of life.
Bright Futures Academy: Our on-site partner provides private education for more than 100 middle and high school students from the surrounding community.
J17 Scholarship Fund: An educational expense assistance fund providing financial aid to minority students attending college, university, or technical school after high school graduation.
HEALTH & WELLNESS:
180ยฐ Kitchen: Prepares and serves three hot and healthy meals per day, every day, for residents, employees, and guests.
Mercy Care Clinic: Our on-site partner provides medical, dental, vision, and mental health services.
JOB TRAINING:
The Workforce Innovation Hub: Prepares unemployed and underemployed individuals for meaningful employment. Existing vocational training tracks include Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Banking, Culinary, Information Technology, and Security.
For additional information go to their website:ย https://www.cityofrefugeatl.org/programs