Emmaus House

The National Health Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) is encouraging us all to "Take a Moment" for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. What are some things you do to "take a moment?"

It’s no secret that Black students K-12 receive a disproportionate amount of disciplinary action compared to white students. Whether or not it is conscious, this bias can have a serious impact on students’ attitudes toward school. Read full article: emmaushouseatlanta.org/news/seeing-in…

Thank you to all of those working tirelessly to empower our youth through learning. Teachers fill many roles in our society—from educators to caretakers, mentors, and role models. Take some time today to tag a teach who's made a difference in your life. #NationalTeachersDay

The struggles you face do not define you. They are a part of your journey and, as with all journeys, at some points we must reach out for guidance. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

Did you know Georgia is currently the only U.S. state with a Medicaid work requirement? To learn more about Medicaid and how we're helping residents access the health care they need, check out this article: emmaushouseatlanta.org/news/health-an…

Service learning has been an important part of our impact model and our professional development from the beginning. Though our model has adapted over the years, we’re proud to continue the tradition of service learning today. Check out the full article: emmaushouseatlanta.org/news/learning-…

From our earliest days during the civil rights movement, we have loved, learned, and mobilized alongside many of the most influential voices in the struggle for equity in our communities. To learn more about our history and commitment to equity, visit: emmaushouseatlanta.org/about-emmaus-h…

Community is more than a zip code. It's a force of nature. When we come together and dedicate ourselves to serving our common interests, there's nothing we can't accomplish. What are the goals that inspire your community?

The Emmaus House Fellowship seeks to develop the next generation of leaders who will help transform Atlanta into a more equitable city. We're excited to welcome our new fellows for 2024: Laurel Wynn, Emma Sullivan, and Marcus Cook. To learn more, visit: emmaushouseatlanta.org/fellowship

It's with mixed feelings that we must announce our Executive Director, Greg Cole, will be leaving Emmaus House to serve at a different nonprofit. We wish him the best of luck as he continues his life's work of serving others. Full statement from Greg here: emmaushouseatlanta.org/news/an-import…

One of our strategic priorities at Emmaus House is community impact. We recognize that in order to achieve this, we must understand the specific needs, challenges, and opportunities that affect our residents and neighbors. To learn more, visit: emmaushouseatlanta.org/our-work

In 2015, Emmaus House partnered with CDF Freedom Schools to foster educational achievement by focusing on reading and social action during the summers. To learn more about this and other milestones from our history, check out the Emmaus House History Walk: emmaushouseatlanta.org/history

None of us exists in isolation. When we serve our communities, we're strengthening the network that also supports us. At Emmaus House, we're grateful to work alongside our Peoplestown neighbors for our collective good.

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Did you know the Lokey Help Center provides temporary mail services for our residents and neighbors in transition? To learn more about this and other services offered through the Lokey Help Center, visit: emmaushouseatlanta.org/services

April is Black Women's History Month and, to celebrate, our Director of Leadership Development and Education, Rev. Kenya A. Thompson, recently shared a piece on our blog about Anna Julia Haywood Cooper. To read the article, visit: emmaushouse.org/news/the-long-…

This past February, the City of Atlanta hosted its first Affordable Housing Week. Research shows that stable housing leads to stronger communities. To learn more about how our work is responding to the issue of affordable housing in our communities, visit: emmaushouse.org/news/the-song-…

Please help us welcome the newest member of the Emmaus House team, Phenixx Adams! Phenixx will helping heads of household achieve economic stability and improved family well-being as our new Supports for Success Manager. To learn more, visit: emmaushouse.org/supports-for-s…

March is #NationalNutritionMonth – a time to recognize the challenges that many families in our community face around food. To find out about our work addressing food insecurity in our community and how you can help, visit: emmaushouse.org/food-pantry

We're excited to announce that Emmaus House is partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to host a free mobile food market for students and families on Friday, April 5. We're grateful to the Atlanta Community Food bank for helping us support students and families in need.