Our programs are broken into two main divisions; The "LifeLine" and Resource & Training.

The “Lifeline” is the initial entry point for exposure to the programs of City of Refuge. Our mission is to meet the initial needs of the last, the lost and the least of the city of Atlanta. This entry point gives the greatest opportunity for both volunteerism and charitable support. Our purpose is to take literally the words of Christ in Luke 14:23 to “go into the highways and byways and compel them to come in” to the Master’s banquet.

The Resource and Training Department of City of Refuge has been established to provide tools and provisions that will enable individuals and families to make positive, long term changes in their lives. While the outreach programs of the “Lifeline” provide immediate, short term assistance in times of crisis, and service delivery is based purely upon need; “Resource and Training” are provided over months, even years, and service delivery is based upon a demonstrated commitment, and capacity, to change.

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Housing and Shelter

CITY OF REFUGE provides emergency shelter for dozens of women and children year round. Our partnership with United Way and Atlanta’s Taskforce for the Homeless gives us the means to provide up to eighty emergency beds. In addition, we provide a meal and transportation for each shelter resident.

Also, we operate a five bedroom transitional house for women who are working toward independent living. Each resident meets certain requirements and receives the resources necessary to become productive citizens.

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