Our House, Inc.

09/03/2026

A new 2026 housing report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition helps explain the financial squeeze many Atlanta-area renters are feeling.

In the Atlanta area’s HUD-defined rental market, a full-time worker needs to earn $35 an hour, about $72,800 a year, to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment without spending more than the recommended 30% of household income on housing. That is the highest two-bedroom Housing Wage in Georgia.

For context, the average hourly wage across all occupations in the Atlanta metro is $34.57, and many common occupations pay considerably less.

The pressure is being felt across the region. In the Atlanta Regional Commission’s latest Metro Atlanta Speaks survey, 62% of residents across its 11-county region said they could not afford to move to another house or apartment in their current neighborhood.

Housing affordability is also front and center in ARC’s newly approved regional development plan, which identifies it among the region’s major challenges as Metro Atlanta continues to grow.

For families with little room left in the budget, a rent increase, lost work hours or an unexpected expense can quickly turn a precarious situation into a housing crisis. Our House helps families at multiple points in that crisis, providing long-term shelter when a safe place to stay is needed, Rapid Rehousing assistance to help families secure permanent housing, and Family Advocacy to help address the financial, employment, healthcare and other barriers that can make housing difficult to obtain and maintain.

Learn more about Our House Housing Services:
https://ourhousega.org/housing/

09/02/2026

At Our House, we help our families thrive by providing essential supplies. Currently, we are urgently seeking the following donations to support families in our community.

If you can help, please support by shopping directly from our Amazon wish list (sort by highest priority). Thank you for your kindness and support!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4ZFTZ66EPTQI?type=wishlist&filter=persistent_all&sort=priority&viewType=list

09/01/2026

According to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, one in five children across metro Atlanta and north Georgia doesn’t have enough food to eat.

For a young child, consistent access to nutritious food supports healthy growth, energy, concentration and learning. For a parent whose paycheck is already stretched, knowing a child will receive nutritious meals throughout the day can also relieve one of the household's most immediate pressures.

At Our House, nutritious meals are built into the care children and families receive. Children enrolled in our Early Childhood Education program receive nutritious meals throughout the day, and families staying in our shelter have access to breakfast and dinner as they work toward permanent housing and greater stability.
September is Hunger Action Month, and you can help keep the support going. Make a gift to Our House to help fund meals and the housing, early childhood education, free healthcare, employment training and family services Atlanta families rely on throughout the year.

Give today:
https://ourhousega.org/make-a-gift/

08/31/2026

PRESENTING sponsors play an important role in determining what OH! What a Night can make possible for Atlanta families.

A PRESENTING investment of $50,000 helps Our House sustain and strengthen the housing, healthcare, early childhood education, employment training and family services that children and adults rely on throughout the year.

PRESENTING sponsorship also positions your organization among the companies demonstrating a significant commitment to Metro Atlanta and the families who call it home.

Benefits include:
- Exclusive "Presenting Partner" designation across all Our House platforms
- Gala tables with premium seating (20 seats)
- Opportunity to align investment to a program area aligned with your company's priorities
- Our House Corporate Digital Badge
- Recognition in annual report and donor wall
- and more

Join us for OH! What a Night on February 27, 2027, at Flourish.

Explore sponsorship opportunities: https://ow.ly/ksPY50ZAWw0

08/26/2026

Before Our House served families across three Metro Atlanta locations, its story began at 711 South Columbia Drive in Decatur.

That address remains part of the organization’s identity through the 711 Society, a community of annual donors whose support helps sustain housing, healthcare, early learning, employment training and family advocacy throughout the year.

Members join with annual gifts beginning at $1,000. The name honors the place where the work began and the people who continue investing in where it can go next.

Learn about the history and membership levels of the 711 Society:

The Genesis Fund & 711 Society Your contribution helps us provide shelter and healthcare to live and education to thrive for the most vulnerable families in our community. Become A Partner About Our Giving Circle In commemoration of the Our House 30th anniversary, we founded our first-ever annual fu...

08/25/2026

Bring your employees, clients or leadership team together for an evening connected to meaningful work taking place across Atlanta.

A PLATINUM sponsorship of OH! What a Night supports the comprehensive services Our House provides while creating an opportunity for your organization to engage key audiences, strengthen its local presence and demonstrate its investment in the community.

A sponsorship of $25,000 includes:
- Our House Corporate Digital Badge
- Gala table with priority seating (10 seats)
- Prominent logo placement on all Gala materials
- On stage recognition at the Gala
- and more

Whether your company uses the evening to recognize employees, host clients or introduce community partners to its philanthropic priorities, your participation will help expand access to housing, healthcare, early learning, employment training and family support.

OH! What a Night: Keys to the Future will take place February 27, 2027, at Flourish.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Pov/

08/24/2026

By the time Donald was referred to Our House, he had spent months trying to piece together assistance from separate agencies, each with its own eligibility rules, application process and required documents.

After losing his job during the pandemic, he was living in a shelter while managing Type 2 diabetes and worsening neuropathy in his arms and legs. The pain and numbness made it increasingly difficult to find suitable work. Because he did not have children, was not a veteran and did not need substance use treatment, many of the programs he encountered were not designed for someone in his circumstances.

A friend eventually connected him with Our House.

Our House Health arranged transportation to the clinic, treated his chronic health conditions and connected him with mental healthcare. Family Advocates helped him understand external programs, gather the necessary information and navigate community resources he had struggled to access on his own.

Less than six months later, Donald was accepted into a year-long program and moved from a shelter into his own furnished apartment, where he will continue working toward greater health and stability.

Navigating housing assistance, healthcare, disability support, food benefits and transportation outside of Our House often involves different offices, deadlines and eligibility requirements. Our House Family Advocates draw on years of experience helping people navigate those processes, connecting them with services available through Our House while identifying external programs and community resources that may also support their progress.

Learn more about Our House’s Family Services:

Our House Family Services provide case management, goal planning, counseling referrals, workshops, benefits support, and job training for families in Atlanta.

08/21/2026

For parents already stretching their paychecks to cover rent, transportation, food and other basic expenses, stepping away from paid work to complete career training can leave them further behind.

Both Our House Employment Training programs are free and include paid internships, allowing participants to earn income while gaining practical experience and preparing for greater financial stability.

The Child Development Associate Certification Training program prepares participants for careers in early childhood education and the nationally recognized CDA credential.

The Kitchen Culinary Program provides hands-on training in food safety, kitchen operations and professional readiness, along with support connecting graduates to employment.

Learn about both programs and apply:

Our House provides employment training programs in Atlanta to help adults experiencing homelessness gain job skills, certifications, and career support.

08/20/2026

Your company can help place Keys to the Future within reach for Atlanta families.

A GOLD sponsorship of $10,000 supports the housing, healthcare, early childhood education, employment training and family services Our House provides to families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Sponsorship also gives your organization an opportunity to demonstrate its investment in Metro Atlanta, increase its visibility among local leaders and supporters, and bring employees, clients or community partners together around meaningful local impact.

Benefits include:
- 1 Gala table with priority seating (10 seats)
- Logo on website and all event materials
- On stage recognition at the Gala
- 1–2 company spotlights
- AND MORE

Join us for OH! What a Night on February 27, 2027, at Flourish.

Explore sponsorship opportunities: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Pov/

08/19/2026

“Homelessness doesn’t have a look,” Amber said. “Somebody can walk into a room looking completely put together and still be going through the worst period of their life.”

Amber was speaking from experience. She was educated, employed in public health, raising her daughter and helping other families find resources. But behind that outward stability, she was living with domestic violence, hiding bruises and moving between temporary places.

She didn’t think she belonged in a shelter, until one day when a staff member at Our House noticed something was wrong and asked, “Are you okay?” Amber broke down.

Her story reminds us to look beyond appearances, ask the question and listen without judgment when the answer is difficult.

Read Amber’s story:

On the Surface, She Had It All Together. Behind the Scenes, She Was Fighting for Her Life. May 5, 2026 – Atlanta, GA For years, Amber knew of Our House, but never imagined she’d one day need their services herself. She was educated, employed, working in public health, and raising her young daugh...