Homeless Ministry
At Peachtree Road, we believe every neighbor deserves safety, dignity, and hope.
Homelessness in Atlanta touches thousands of lives each year, and while our city has made meaningful progress through effective housing and support programs, many individuals and families still face daily instability—especially the growing number of children and parents experiencing homelessness.
In response, PRUMC is committed to compassionate, practical, and faith-driven care. Through casework, meals, advocacy, education, and partnerships across Buckhead and the broader Atlanta community, we walk alongside our unhoused neighbors with the conviction that when one member of the community is strengthened, all of Atlanta becomes more resilient.
Grounded in Christ’s call to love “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40), our ministries strive not only to meet immediate needs but to nurture connection, belonging, and a path toward lasting stability.
Homeless Assistance Programs at PRUMC
Homeless Caseworker
Tuesday and Wednesday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Resource Center, 2nd Floor C Building
Peachtree Road, Intown Cares, the Cathedral of St. Philip, the Cathedral of Christ the King, and Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church created Buckhead Cares to address the needs of the homeless in our Buckhead community. Tanya Davenport, BS, CPS, Housing Support Case Manager with Intown Cares, leads this effort. She maintains office hours at Peachtree Road on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and provides field support and client advocacy on other days.
General Needs Assistance
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Rollins Center
During morning, weekday office hours, Local Outreach offers general support to those in need. Each month, individuals may receive one round-trip MARTA card and one hygiene kit. On a case-by-case basis, we may also provide other essentials such as coats, sleeping bags, or similar items as needs arise.
Open Table
Sunday Breakfast
10:30 – 11:00 am, Grace Hall
Wednesday Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 pm, Grace Hall
Wednesday Communion
12:30 – 1:00 pm, Grace Hall
Food is shared not only for physical nourishment but also for fellowship, dignity, and belonging. Volunteers offer a warm welcome and a listening ear to our homeless neighbors, reminding each person of their dignity and God’s love. We provide a hot meal instead of a sack lunch.
Compassion in Action
We provide education about homelessness, including ways to respond with respect and care. From Sunday School visits to children making cards and 2nd graders helping serve breakfast, all ages learn to put compassion into practice.
Homelessness in Atlanta - What You Need to Know
- In 2024, 2,867 people were experiencing homelessness in Atlanta.
- About 1,827 stayed in shelters or transitional housing, while 1,040 were unsheltered.
- Chronic homelessness declined by 9% in 2025 thanks to effective housing programs.
- Veteran homelessness (down 3%) and homelessness in ages 18–24 (down 6%) also saw declines.
- Family homelessness rose 14% in 2025, highlighting the need for more affordable, supportive housing.
- Permanent Supportive Housing – long-term housing paired with case management.
- Rapid Rehousing – helping people move quickly off the streets into safe, stable housing.
- Collaboration – nonprofits, government, and houses of faith working together effectively.
- Wrap-Around Services – mental health care, recovery, job training, affordable child care.
- Prevention – eviction prevention and rental assistance to keep families in their homes.
- Public Health – stable housing improves community health, including mental health.
- Safety – fewer people living on the streets means safer neighborhoods for everyone.
- Economic Strength – housing stability helps people find and keep jobs, boosting the local economy.
- Reduced Costs – providing supportive housing is less expensive than repeated ER visits, incarceration, and emergency services.
- Stronger Community – when the most vulnerable are cared for, all of Atlanta becomes more compassionate, resilient, and connected.
- Living Our Faith – serving “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) reflects God’s love and strengthens our shared spiritual life.
