Our Programs

Homeless to Homes (H2H)

This is an apartment-based rapid rehousing program for homeless families with some income, but not enough to pay full rent. Participants lease an apartment in their own name and start paying 30% of their income toward rent while Nicholas House subsidizes the rest. These families work with a case manager to increase their income and the proportion of rent they pay over the course of a year, with the goal being to renew their lease and pay full rent on their own by the end of the year long period.

Program Criteria:

• You must complete a Coordinated Entry Assessment for the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, or Dekalb County to be considered for this program.
• Email intake@nicholashouse.org for more information on eligibility. A case manager will follow up with you in 5-7 business days.

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Home Again

This is a rapid rehousing + homelessness prevention program for families with enough income to pay rent, but who are in need of initial help. We assist with leasing advocacy or homeless prevention due to temporary crisis. Nicholas House provides upfront support with application fees, utility and rental deposits, moving costs, initial month’s rent, and other cost barriers to help these families establish stable housing. We can even assist with back rent payments to prevent eviction. The goal of this program is to allow families to maintain long-term housing on their own.

Program Criteria:

• You must complete a pre-screen form to be considered for this program.
• Email intake@nicholashouse.org for more information on eligibility and to be sent the pre-screen form for assistance.

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New Horizons

Now offered for DeKalb County & City of Atlanta!

This program is a permanent supportive housing program for consistently homeless families with no income, plus additional barriers in the form of a disability. We place families into immediate permanent support housing in the form of apartments leased by Nicholas House. New Horizons families often come directly from street outreach teams or emergency shelters. Once families are settled in, case managers provide additional services that incorporate best practices based on national research, including harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques.

Program Criteria:

• You must complete a Coordinated Entry Assessment to be considered for this program.
• Email intake@nicholashouse.org for more information on eligibility. A case manager will follow up with you in 5-7 business days.
  

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Rental Assistance

Nicholas House provides a limited amount of rental assistance funding to families each month. To determine if you are eligible, send an email to intake@nicholashouse.org. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response. To avoid any delay, make sure your email contains ALL of the following information:

• Full Name
• Complete Address
•  Contact number
•  Employment status: Employed full-time, part-time, or unemployed?
•  Number of children living in the home under the age of 18
•  Number of adults living in the home
•  Landlord/ Management Name and contact their information
•  Current rental assistance needed/ Arrears
•  Utilities
•  Move in cost
•  Fees
•  Do you currently have a Subsidy (i.e.- Section 8 , HCV, EHCV, HASH, VASH, Etc.)? If yes, please name.

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Adult Education

Our Adult Education and Training programs help families create a new future by defining goals and providing the educational training and support to make their dreams a reality. Each family establishes an Individual Service Plan and sets long-term goals. Twice-weekly evening course offerings cover 24 different topics ranging from interview skills, resume writing, budget management, debt reduction, computer use, parenting skills, stress management and other professional or life skills. Regular meetings with a case manager ensure accountability toward achieving the plan, and continued progress toward goals is a requirement for continued program participation and housing.

These services are offered to families currently enrolled in one of our programs (H2H, Home Again, New Horizons, or the Boulevard Shelter).

For information on other adult and youth services in the Atlanta area, we recommend visiting this website: United Way Atlanta 211, or exploring other resources listed on the Resources Page.