Through resources available from City of Refuge and through relationships with other agencies we are able to provide immediate needs for the displaced. We attempt to deal first with their immediate needs (food) and then help them find long-term solutions (clothing, housing and jobs).
Service Referrals Our goal as we try to serve the overwhelming needs of the community is to provide the best resource available. We are able to assist in the following areas:
ID/Drivers License
Birth Certificates
Job Assistance
Emergency food, food stamp referral
Emergency clothing
Medical referrals, Grady cards
Housing assistance, relocation
Rent assistance, Utility referral
Shelter referrals
Addiction recovery programs
Transportation – MARTA
Social security, Disability support
Family redeployment
Support Center In order to provide for the overwhelming needs of the community it is necessary to have a “support center” screen the incoming requests. This is the first line of contact for those in need of assistance. We are able to refer these people to either the City of Refuge resource or the agency best suited to provide for their need. As we grow our main need is for people to staff this “support center.” Our staff will direct people to the best resource available for their need.
Volunteer Opportunities With the great needs of the community right outside our door, it is necessary to staff a support center. We are looking for volunteers for 4 hour shifts to help service and refer those in need. Our Support Center will be open Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 2:00pm. Please contact Tammy Queen for further information.
Donation Opportunities We are looking for people to sponsor individuals entering recovery programs for $125 a week. We are also looking for donations of backpacks stocked with toiletry items; socks and underwear; and stamps and stationary for men or women. Our goal is to distribute these backpacks to individuals entering recovery programs.
Safe Haven Center - How You Can Help:
Make an Individual Cash Donation:
Check with your company to see if they have a matching program (this could double or even triple your gift!)
Buy a commemorative brick
Lead a team to fund a part of the build out or to purchase equipment
Ranges
Refrigerators
Freezers
Tables
Chairs
Ovens
Dishwasher
Fryer
Make an in-kind donation of equipment.
Spread the word to family, friends, colleagues, and members of your church — tell them about the impact their contribution will have if they support City of Refuge.
