SafeHouse Outreach MentorPlus ATL The SHO mentoring program is unique in that we mentor children who have one or more of their parents incarcerated. Why does that matter? Read the facts: Fact: An estimated 8,000 children in Georgia have mothers or fathers who are currently in prison. Result: 70% of these children will experience emotional or psychological problems as a result of their absence. Fact: On average a child will spend 6 years away from an incarcerated parent. Result: These children are 6 times more likely than their peers to be incarcerated at some point in their lives. These children need our help. The loss is like the death of a ...
%CODE1% Welcome to the Urban Nation Those who dwell in the city live in a different kind of place from those in the suburbs or the country. We call it the Urban Nation. No passport needed. American English is spoken in most places, although Urban Nation is an extremely diverse culture. Come to the Urban Nation and experience the culture, language, music, and art unique to the people of the city. BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW! Any size group welcome! Urban Office of Tourism 89 Ellis Street, Atlanta GA 30303 For more information or to book your tour, contact SafeHouse @ 404.523.2221 or email us at UrbanNation@safehouseoutreach.org. Choose from one of ...
SAFEHOUSE OUTREACH BACKPACK-A-PALOOZA 2013! Help us as we help needy children! Saturday July 20, 2013 at the Urban Center How do you get involved? Sponsor a backpack- item list here Sponsor the party- party list here Can't be there but want to change a child's life? Donate here It's that easy! We sponsor over 350 children each year. Email volunteer@safehouseoutreach.org and put BackPack-A-Palooza in the subject line. Won't be able to send a filled back pack or volunteer? donate here
%CODE1% Mission Statement SafeHouse Outreach is an urban outreach committed to affecting real change in the lives of those in the margins of society, by providing a hand up, not just a hand out. SafeHouse provides practical, emotional, and physical assistance to those living in the margins, and help integrate them back into society – to lead healthy, functional lives. Brief History of SafeHouse In 1982, Philip Bray took to the streets to rescue child prostitutes and runaways in Atlanta, Ga. Inspired by his own experiences; he wanted to reach those who the church considered unreachable. A booth in a local hamburger restaurant became the headquarters ...