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 for SafeHouse on Friday and Saturday nights. Within 6 months, over 200 volunteers came together with manpower and compassion and began reaching out to anyone in need. Soon SafeHouse outgrew the booth and moved to a storefront off Peachtree Street.
They held church service at midnight on Friday nights and became known within the city as a place where the unreachable could come for assistance. This was the beginning of SafeHouse becoming a full service community development organization.
Partnering with local city churches and corporations, SafeHouse expanded their outreach with feeding programs, rehab, and job placement; providing for these partners the expertise to impact their community.
Over the past 25 years, SafeHouse has been instrumental in impacting lives and changing communities. Recognized by city mayors, governors, and the President, Safehouse offers a hand up not just a hand out and is active in finding a solution to those in crisis.
Nationally and internationally, SafeHouse is sought after to replicate their efforts in other communities.