Making A Way Housing, Inc.

Established in 2002 as a 501c3 nonprofit corporation, Making A Way Housing, Inc. A.K.A. "The Compound" set forth on a special mission to address the growing epidemic of homelessness in metropolitan Atlanta. Located in southwest Atlanta, the organization operates a facility that is comprised of 72-two bedroom, one-bath apartment units and a 25 bed emergency shelter. Single homeless adults, male and female, facing complex challenges associated with chronic homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, and HIV and AIDS are welcome. Since its inception, the program has housed over 400 homeless persons helping them obtain gainful employment , learn to cope with and manage mental illness, achieve long-lasting substance abuse recovery, and reintegrate back into the community as productive, independent citizens.

As mentioned previously, homeless persons accepted into our program can access several housing options, emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing. Community partnerships provide residents with a comprehensive continuum of care which is vital to the sucess of, health and dental care, crisis care, employment and job search, mental health services, HIV/AIDS education and testing, and many other services as needed for the rehabilitation and healing process. Through these partnerships residents receive assistance with and are linked to entitlements, resettlement, life-skills, drug and alcohol addiction. The facility’s community spaces and amenities include a conference room, recreation room, laundry room, regular maintenance, and certified pest control services.

Emergency Shelter Housing is Damascus Inn
Damascus Inn offers an Emergency Shelter Program for homeless men and women. We do not allow any alcohol or drug use on our premises and require clients to be drug and alcohol free for at least 2 days before they can check into our Emergency Shelter Program. We reserve the right to ask all of our clients to provide us with a urine sample at any time.

Clients have access to our food pantries, our phone, mail and message services, our information and referral services.

Our staff is committed to provide the highest quality of comprehensive services to all of our clients regardless of their socio-economic background. We strive to support and assist all of our clients with dignity and respect and encourage all our clients to apply for our transitional housing. Clients in need of substance abuse or mental health treatment services may access these treatment services.

Transitional Housing is Gilead's Place
The program offers a six to 12-month curriculum with individual and group counseling, life skills training, work therapy and spiritual guidance. Our transitional housing program continues the healing process. Residents are offered comprehensive services including on site case management, addictions counseling, health services, 12-step support groups, and educational and employment opportunities. Most residents are employed or engaged in education or vocational training. Residents pay rent as well as purchase and prepare their own food. Clients live in a supportive, drug-free environment while working or pursuing further education as they transition to independent living.

Permanent Supportive Housing is Daniel's Place
This is a permanent supportive housing residence for formerly homeless men and women who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program and who are seeking a supportive group living environment as a continuation of their recovery program. Residents are offered comprehensive services including on site case management, addictions counseling, health services, 12 step support groups, and educational and employment opportunities. Most residents are employed or engaged in education or vocational training. Residents pay rent as well as purchase and prepare their own food. Various recreational activities are offered and there is a tenant council that is a vehicle for resident input into house rules and services.

We are not a government agency; we rely on the generosity of individuals, foundations, businesses, lenders, and other partners to fund our programs. You may wish to consider contributing to Making A Way Housing online or by mail.