Wildlife and nature

Animal shelters and rescues

Theater and dance

Rivers, parks and trails

Hunger and food

Schools and learning

Housing and homelessness

Community health

Mental health

Mentoring and foster care

Legal help and rights

Jobs and money help

Atlanta

The Triangle

Everywhere

The Collective Workshop

Royal Animal Refuge

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Georgia Advancing Communities Together

Atlanta Writers Club

Cobb Collaborative

Bosleys Place

Jewish Fertility Foundation

Bruce Deel

Dr. Kelsi Franco

Bill Moran

Scott Steiner

Edward Phillips

Greg Washington

Andrea Hall

Darrell Rice

Jeff Deel

Dr. Malika Washington

Jeannie Ross

Betsy Huey

Nellie Nazario

Matt McGee

Joseph Smith

Charles Wilbanks

Sarah Jane Foley

Abigail Baughns

Michael Mathis

Gabe Franco

Michelle Taber

Ellie Holcomb

Programs

About

Transformation stories

WITH. One word that reflects the heart of everything we do at City of Refuge. Inspired by 1 Samuel 26:6, WITH reminds us that lasting transformation doesn’t happen from a distance. It happens when we show up and walk alongside one another. Through crisis and toward stability. Through learning new skills, finding meaningful employment, securing housing, and building a brighter future. Because transformation is not just about where someone ends up. It’s about who walks with them along the way. Thank you for walking with us in this mission. Whether you give, volunteer, partner, or simply share our story, you are helping bring light, hope, and lasting transformation to individuals and families in our community. We couldn’t do this without you! 🧡

At The Gathering 2026, we had the honor of sharing the stories of Stephanie and Kevin, two incredible individuals whose journeys reflect the heart of City of Refuge. Their stories remind us that transformation is possible when compassion meets opportunity, and when we walk with others. Thank you, Stephanie and Kevin, for your courage in sharing your stories and for reminding us what hope looks like in action. 🧡

What an incredible night! Last night, we gathered for The Gathering 2026, and we are still celebrating the generosity, community, and hope that filled the room. From powerful stories of transformation to an unforgettable performance by Ellie Holcomb, it was a beautiful reminder of what is possible when we come together. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised over $1.3 million to continue bringing light, hope, and transformation to individuals and families moving from crisis to stability. But the impact doesn’t have to end there! Thanks to our generous partner, Gas South, donations made toward The Gathering will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! That means your gift today can go twice as far in supporting individuals and families on their journey toward stability and independence. Visit cityofrefugeatl.org/gathering or the link in our bio to donate a matched gift! 🧡

Closing out Q3! 🧡 From the start of school and new beginnings to individuals finding stable housing, securing employment, and taking steps toward brighter futures, we had so much to celebrate this quarter! Thank you for being part of the transformation happening every day at City of Refuge. Visit the link in our bio to explore our full Q3 Impact Report, including inspiring stories of hope, resilience, and transformation!

We’re excited to announce that Ellie Holcomb will take the stage at The Gathering 2026 on Wednesday, October 21 as we celebrate the City of Refuge community through powerful stories of transformation, incredible food, and live music! An award-winning Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Ellie is known for her deeply personal songwriting and songs of hope, faith, and resilience. Her music has connected with audiences across the country, and we can’t wait to welcome her for this special evening. General admission tickets, patron tickets, and sponsorships are now on sale through the link in our bio or at cityofrefugeatl.org/gathering 🧡✨

Yesterday, we hosted our Golf Classic at Golf Club of Georgia! The day was more than just a great round of golf; it was an opportunity to provide light, hope, and transformation to individuals and families transitioning out of crisis. We are excited to share that together we raised $201,090!

Today, City of Refuge celebrated the ribbon cutting at “The 1343,” our new 37,000-square-foot Transformation Center, marking a significant step forward in revitalizing the 30314 community. This three-story facility will expand access to critical resources, including 25 units of affordable housing, a fresh market, mental health clinic, community bank, and an entrepreneurship and business incubation hub. We were honored to welcome Atlanta Mayor @andreforatlanta to lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside community leaders, partners, and supporters. This project represents the power of collaboration and a shared commitment to creating pathways to stability, opportunity, and long-term transformation. We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners and supporters, including @chickfila, @invest_atlanta, @genuine.parts.company, @delta, @truist, @ga_power, @peachstatehp, @cfgreateratlanta, @deltacommunity, @fhlbankatlanta, and the Chesnut Family Foundation, along with the many individuals and foundations whose generosity made this milestone possible. Thank you to City of Refuge leadership, our Board of Directors, and Capital Campaign Committee for their vision and stewardship. Today is an exciting day — and a powerful step forward for our community.

City of Refuge Essentials

Stable housing

Collective

Collections

Account

Transformation stories

More collections