The Drake House

The Drake House is a 501c3 organization that works to respond to the growing number of single mothers and their children who are experiencing homelessness in North Fulton. We involve members of our community in the effort to keep families united under one roof as they work toward self-sufficiency.

We are the only agency in the region offering a private crisis-housing program. Every year, our private housing serves two apartment buildings 50 families and 100 children. In 2017, we added to the housing program to serve up to 16 more families.

The Drake House started in 2004 as a Leadership North Fulton class project to address the growing number of single women and their children experiencing homelessness in the area. Community leaders gathered donations and volunteers from business and civic leaders, faith-based organizations, Fulton County, the City of Roswell, and the United Way of Greater Atlanta to create a non-profit that could address the need.

Our doors opened in June 2006 under the name The Drake House in honor of Roswell native Mary Drake. Mary Drake was a founder of North Fulton Community Charities and advocated for those in need.

“Words cannot express how grateful we are for the opportunity living at The Drake House. What a wonderful experience, a piece of mind and motivation. Especially the Monday night classes. We are forever grateful and appreciate it all. For everything you’ve done… for being the people you are. Thank you.”