HOPE Center Program

The HOPE Center provides homeless men with safe shelter, personalized support, and tools to transition into self-sufficient living, fostering dignity and long-term stability.

Rebuilding Lives, Restoring Hope

The HOPE Center is more than a shelter; it’s a comprehensive, holistic program designed to help men transition from homelessness to independence. At the HOPE Center, we focus on creating a supportive environment where men can rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and stability. We believe that addressing homelessness requires more than providing a bed—it requires building a foundation for a better future.

A Place to Call Home

Unlike traditional shelters, the HOPE Center is a space men can call home while they work towards self-sufficiency. Here, residents live in a community that fosters mutual support, shared accountability, and personal growth. Each individual receives personalized assistance, helping them navigate barriers such as employment, mental health referrals, addiction recovery, and financial literacy.

Empowerment Through Programs

Our program focuses on equipping residents with the tools they need to thrive. From job training to interview preparation and life skills development, we provide a robust network of resources. Residents are empowered to take control of their futures, with access to mentorship and guidance every step of the way.

What We Offer at the HOPE Center:

  • Safe, stable shelter in a welcoming environment
  • Comprehensive case management and goal setting
  • Life skills workshops, including financial literacy and time management
  • Mental health referral services

With your help, the HOPE Center can continue to change lives and restore hope for those in need.

Impact Community Shelter: Crisis Support and Resources

The Impact Community Shelter provides immediate relief for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Open during inclement weather and on scheduled service days, the shelter offers:

  • Overnight accommodations in a safe, welcoming environment
  • Resource connections and case management
  • Access to hygiene facilities, including laundry and showers
  • Medical clinics, haircuts, and other essential services

This program began in February 2024, thanks to the generosity of our supporters and community. Learn more about the shelter and how you can support its ongoing operations.
Visit the Community Shelter Page →

Becoming a Man of HOPE

The HOPE Center is designed for men who are motivated to achieve their goals and capable of doing the work required to reach them. Potential residents must meet specific qualifications to ensure they can thrive in the program and communal living environment.

Qualifications to Join the Program

To become a Man of HOPE, applicants must:

  • Be legally allowed to live near a church
  • Be alcohol and illegal drug-free (prescription medications must be self-managed)
  • Be physically and mentally capable of independent living and maintaining full-time* employment
  • Have the personal desire and goals to:
    • Secure independent housing
    • Work full-time* or part-time with SSI/SSDI benefits
    • Learn and manage their finances responsibly

*Full-time or part-time with additional benefits, such as SSI/SSDI.

If these qualifications match your goals, call (770) 834-4007 to schedule a consultation. Note: Only the individual seeking to become a Man of HOPE can initiate this process.

Life at the HOPE Center

The HOPE Center provides a structured, home-like environment to support residents on their journey to independence. Men of HOPE are granted initial support to secure employment and are provided with resources to help them succeed.

What We Provide:

  • Shelter & Essentials:
    • Assigned bed, linens, and storage space
    • Toiletries, socks, and underwear as needed
    • Breakfast, food for lunch preparation, and dinner
  • Personalized Support:
    • Transition Assistants (TAs) assigned to each resident for case management
    • Individualized plans to help residents achieve their personal goals

Program Expectations:

Residents are expected to actively work toward their goals and contribute to the Center’s communal environment. Requirements include:

  • Maintaining sobriety and refraining from alcohol and illegal drugs
  • Completing daily chores and maintaining personal grooming and finances
  • Saving the majority of income in an FDIC-insured bank account
  • Respecting staff, volunteers, and other Men of HOPE

Program Entry Process

The process to join the HOPE Center is designed to ensure that applicants are a good fit for the program and ready to succeed.

Steps to Join:

  1. Call (770) 834-4007: Leave your name and a contact number for the intake coordinator.
  2. Preliminary Consultation: The coordinator will assess your eligibility during this call.
  3. Intake Interview: If qualified and space is available, an interview will be scheduled (including drug and alcohol tests). If space is unavailable, you will be placed on the waiting list.

For incarcerated men seeking entry upon release, you may schedule an interview via mail:
P.O. Box 1677, Carrollton, GA 30112

A Program for Personal Growth

At the HOPE Center, our mission is to assist men in achieving their own goals of independent living and self-sufficiency. To succeed in our program, it must be the individual’s personal choice to become a Man of HOPE and take responsibility for the work required to achieve their goals.

As such, only the individual seeking to join the program can schedule an interview. We are not equipped to help men meet goals established by others or who rely on others to do the work for them. This ensures that every Man of HOPE is fully committed to their own journey of personal growth and independence.

Together, we help men rebuild their lives, one goal at a time.
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