Central Outreach and Advocacy Center

Central Outreach and Advocacy Center At Central OAC, our purpose is to open doors to overcome and prevent homelessness. linktr.ee/centraloac ensuring we have the resources to be at our best.

Purpose Statement

At Central OAC, our purpose is to open doors to overcome and prevent homelessness. Vision

Our vision is to be passionate advocates and invested partners for those experiencing homelessness. Tenets

We open doors to overcome and prevent homelessness by:

empowering our guests to take the next step toward self-sufficiency. passionately and intentionally telling our guests' storie

s to educate others. Values

We believe in meeting people where they are with patience and humility, and treating each person with respect and dignity.

We'll be right back at it tomorrow. Making an impact by helping our guests take steps towards stability!
06/14/2026

We'll be right back at it tomorrow. Making an impact by helping our guests take steps towards stability!

WOW! Did you miss this?Check out Sonja's latest blog post and discover why her work is so impactful.This story features ...
06/13/2026

WOW! Did you miss this?

Check out Sonja's latest blog post and discover why her work is so impactful.

This story features Dwight Mathis, a recent STRIVE graduate, who shared something that deeply touched our hearts: he had never worn a cap and gown until his STRIVE graduation.

Moments like these remind us that our work is about more than programs and services. It's about restoring dignity, creating opportunities, and helping people see what is possible. Stories like Dwight's are why we do what we do.



https://open.substack.com/pub/sonjahodges/p/steps-to-stability-2ee?r=1a6tsx&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

✂️ ✂️We're throwing it back to one of our favorite events—our Barbershop Event!It's always a favorite among our guests...
06/12/2026

✂️ ✂️

We're throwing it back to one of our favorite events—our Barbershop Event!

It's always a favorite among our guests, and for good reason. There’s something special about a fresh haircut. It restores confidence, affirms dignity, and reminds people that they are seen, valued, and worthy of care.

At the OAC, we know that taking steps toward stability often begins with meeting basic needs, and sometimes a haircut can be the boost someone needs to feel ready for the next step.

We can't wait for the next one!

We're just TWO WEEKS away from our Popsicles, Arts & Crafts event!Join us for a morning of creativity, community, and sw...
06/12/2026

We're just TWO WEEKS away from our Popsicles, Arts & Crafts event!

Join us for a morning of creativity, community, and sweet treats. There will be fun arts and crafts activities and plenty of popsicles.

We can't wait to see you there for this fun and tasty event!

A BIG thank you to the kids for making sandwiches during VBS for our guests at the OAC!It's hard to take steps toward ...
06/11/2026

A BIG thank you to the kids for making sandwiches during VBS for our guests at the OAC!

It's hard to take steps toward stability when you're hungry. Your generosity is making a difference, one sandwich at a time.

Want to help? Gather your group and provide sandwiches for our guests. Click the link in our bio (or below) to get started!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0848aaa628a0f85-central #/

Thanks to our partnership with Mercy Care , longtime guest Alphonzo has officially been placed into housing! 🏠🎉He has a ...
06/10/2026

Thanks to our partnership with Mercy Care , longtime guest Alphonzo has officially been placed into housing! 🏠🎉

He has a key to prove it and his smile says it all!

At Central Outreach and Advocacy Center , we are committed to walking alongside our guests as they take meaningful steps toward stability, dignity, and hope. Today, we celebrate with Alphonzo and give thanks for the partnerships that help make stories like this possible.

Last week was an exciting week in the OAC advocacy world, with two wins that were, in part, a result of our advocacy eff...
06/01/2026

Last week was an exciting week in the OAC advocacy world, with two wins that were, in part, a result of our advocacy efforts!

First we got word that the Department of Driver Services Board approved a state rule amendment eliminating the MVR requirement!

Less than two hours later we found out that the broken restroom outside of City Hall will be replaced by the end of summer!

Both of these changes are issues we have been advocating around for over a year alongside many of you, and they serve as a powerful reminder that persistence and collective action can lead to meaningful change.

While we wanted to share and celebrate these wins, our advocacy work is not done yet! If any of you have contacts at the Department of Driver Services that you’d like to connect us with, please email our Advocacy Coordinator Sarah Zimbardi ([email protected]).

We're excited to host our Barbershop event this Friday, May 29th! Be sure to stop in and sign up today! *Limited Space, ...
05/27/2026

We're excited to host our Barbershop event this Friday, May 29th! Be sure to stop in and sign up today! *Limited Space, First come, first served.

We will be closed today in observation of Memorial Day!
05/25/2026

We will be closed today in observation of Memorial Day!

Address

201 Washington Street SW
Atlanta, GA
30303

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+14046597119

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