Twenty-two year-old Ms. Marion was referred to ACS after she called a helpline. Ms. Marion was nervous dropping off her daughter for the first time. “I had never been away from my baby,” she says. Over time, however, Ms. Marion grew more confident in ACS, noting a difference in how her daughter socializes. Ms. Marion even notes the impact ACS has had on herself. Not only did ACS provide her with childcare so she could work and provide for her daughter,...
Stephanie felt a wave of relief when she first came to Atlanta Children’s Shelter, saying, “Before coming here, I was concerned about having to roam the streets with a newborn and no money. I was afraid I’d never be able to work.” ACS gave Stephanie free quality childcare and access to comprehensive support services as she worked to recover from homelessness. She says, “ACS saved my life and gave me absolute peace in knowing my sweet baby will be safe, secure,...
The Atlanta Children’s Shelter Board of Directors today announced Sandra Holiday will resign as Executive Director effective Nov. 11 after more than 12 years of service with the organization. “Sandy’s leadership will have a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals and on the Shelter for years to come,” said Board Chair Alison Chiock. “We will be forever grateful and wish her the best in her future endeavors.” Holiday led the Shelter through the expansion of adult mental health services and...
The Atlanta Children’s Shelter (ACS) will host its annual Women’s Giving Luncheon on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 11:30 am- 1 pm. The luncheon connects, empowers, and inspires executive leaders in Atlanta’s business community to make an impact through philanthropy. This year, the event will be held in person at Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park. The event’s theme is “All Roads Lead Home” and will highlight how the ever expanding Keys to Independence Program has created a foundation for ACS...
The Atlanta Children’s Shelter will host its annual Women’s Giving Luncheon on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The luncheon connects, empowers, and inspires executive leaders in Atlanta’s business community to make an impact through philanthropy. The year 2021 marks a milestone service anniversary for the shelter and a commemorative theme of “Mission in Action – 35 Years of Impact” has been assigned to the event. The 2021 Women’s Giving Luncheon is sponsored by KBP Foods (Humanitarian), King...
The Atlanta Children’s Shelter (ACS), community partners, sponsors and supporters gathered in the Historic Fourth Ward Park for the “Bury Poverty” 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 27, 2019 to support ACS’ programs serving homeless children and families in Metro Atlanta. Photos from Bury Poverty can be viewed here and race results here. This family-friendly event began with a Pep Rally and continued with a 5K and 1K Run for children. They were joined by Georgia State University’s Mascot,...
The Atlanta Children’s Shelter would like to thank all of the 2019 Women’s Giving Luncheon attendees, volunteers, and sponsors for your support! We thank all of our guests for helping us meet the luncheon fundraising goal. On Wednesday, May 15th, we raised over $24,000! Along with corporate sponsors, the total raised was $115,000 to support our mission to end generational poverty. We also want to give a special thank you to Rose Scott,...
During the week of December 17th-21st, we hosted our annual Holiday House toy drive. With the support of donors, volunteers and sponsors like you, we were able to serve over 150 families and over 500 children this Holiday Season. This year’s sponsors include, KBP Foods (Winter Wonderland), J.C. Kennedy Foundation (Silent Night), Turner Broadcasting (Santa’s Workshop), Georgia Power Company (Santa’s Workshop), Max Touch (Silver Bells), Strategic Link (Silver Bells) and Schneider (Gingerbread) We would also like to acknowledge our In-Kind sponsors, Life Storage, Bauble Stockings, the Athletic Department at Georgia Institute of Technology, King and Spalding, Turner Broadcasting, Dunkin Donuts, Kore Wireless and HomeGoods. Guest...
The month of November is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. On November 25th, The Atlanta Children’s Shelter’s, Jordan Martin was featured and spoke about our mission, partnership with La Fête Chocolat and homelessness in Atlanta. Click here to view her interview. ...
On Friday, November 2, 2018, the Atlanta Children’s Shelter (ACS) hosted its 16th Annual Achievers’ Celebration at the City Winery Atlanta honoring formerly homeless families who have, with the support of ACS programs and services, achieved self-sufficiency through stable employment and permanent housing. Every year the Achievers’ Celebration honors families that have successfully overcome homelessness as well as a Legacy Honoree that has maintained stable employment and housing for at least 5 years. This year, ACS would like to thank our courageous honorees who shared their personal journeys...
