Serving families in need since 1982
Our mission is to help families experiencing homelessness become self-sufficient by providing them with stable housing while addressing the root causes of their homelessness so that they never become homeless again.
Our Vision
By collaborating with other agencies and members of the community, Nicholas House seeks to ensure that family homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring in metro Atlanta.
Our Programs
Emergency Shelter
The Boulevard Emergency Shelter provides families a safe place to stabilize and sleep at night. Residents receive food and other necessities while we work with them to increase their income and secure permanent housing.
Homeless to Homes (H2H)
Homeless to Homes is an apartment-based rapid rehousing program for homeless families with some income, but not enough to pay full rent.
Home Again
Home Again is a rapid rehousing + homelessness prevention program for families with enough income to pay rent, but who are in need of initial help.
New Horizons
New Horizons program is a permanent supportive housing program for consistently homeless families with no income, plus additional barriers in the form of a disability.
Rental Assistance
Nicholas House provides a limited amount of rental assistance funding to families each month.
Atlanta Area Homelessness Resources
See a list of other resources you may find helpful in your search for housing assistance.
Success Stories
The stories of the individuals and families who find a path to a healthy, successful life at Nicholas House are living evidence that our mission is alive in the world.
Angel
When her mom died, Angel experienced a nervous breakdown that left her unable to work. She was able to send her two oldest sons to live with a relative, but without any other support she and her youngest son and daughter became homeless.
Dante
Dante lost everything when the nursing home where he had worked for 15 years shuttered its doors, leaving him without a job to provide for his wife and children.
Shahidah
At age 18, Shahidah bravely escaped an arranged marriage that had begun when she was only 13 years old.
Meet Our Team
Jannan Thomas
Executive Director
Carla Smith
Director of Programs
Shelly Hinckson
Director of Admin and Finance
Jen Warren
Director of Development
Haley Cutright
Development and Marketing Coordinator
Maria Hultine
Development Manager
Michael Turner
Shelter Manager
Patrick Dent
Shift Supervisor
