FAQs and Services Offered
As of October 2024, Interfaith Outreach Home is at capacity, and we are currently not accepting new applications or additions to our waitlist. Due to high call and email volume, requests for application materials, inquiries about the status of preliminary application materials, and updates on waitlist positions may not receive individual responses at this time. We are a small staff supported by a team of dedicated volunteers, and we anticipate reopening our waitlist in Spring 2025.
Although we believe these services play a vital role in addressing the Atlanta-Metro area housing crisis, we are not a shelter, and we do not offer emergency rent assistance or rental assistance of any kind.
- IOH has served families for over 30 years: The original facility, still located in Doraville, GA, was built in 1992 to provide transitional housing for homeless, working families. It was renovated in 2022-23 following a successful capital campaign.
- IOH is not a shelter, and we do not offer emergency rent assistance: While we understand these services are vital, we address other aspects of the Atlanta Metro area's housing crisis. Our facility consists of 14 efficiency-sized, self-contained apartments offering families privacy and dignity as they work toward permanent independence and self-sufficiency.
- IOH is a program for working parents with children: All adult residents of IOH must be employed full-time and have at least one child under the age of 16.
- IOH's program and client plans are uniquely designed to support lasting stability: The IOH program includes a monitored saving requirement, professional counseling, case management, life skills classes, and a supportive, non-judgmental community.
- Housing stability has a multigenerational impact: IOH families save money, improve credit scores, and repair family relationships with access to free counseling services while living together in a safe environment.
- Lasting results take time: Once accepted into the 12-month program, residents can apply for a second year at IOH for up to 2 years to continue repairing their family's financial and emotional well-being.
- Core values are key: Our program is based on mutual accountability and respect. Each family enters into a binding contract with IOH, contributes a minimal monthly program fee, and is required to save each month. In return, they can expect compassionate, transparent, and timely communication from IOH staff.
- Disrupting housing insecurity empowers families: IOH strives to ensure our graduates are connected to resources and support to stay housed. Upon graduation from IOH, the overwhelming majority of our families stay together, maintain private housing, and excel in education and career advancement.
- Proven Outcomes: To date, over 70 families have achieved first-time homeownership by graduation date. Many more have gone on to purchase homes in the years after. Most of our children have gone on to attend college and pursue trades, effectively disrupting the intergenerational impact of poverty and housing insecurity.
- IOH does not accept government funding: We are a privately owned and operated non-profit that accomplishes our mission through the generosity of individuals, businesses, local churches, and grants. Every donation, large or small, helps us keep continue to provide essential services and critical case management and support to our client families.
For more information on volunteering with IOH, partnership opportunities, and the application** process, please contact us at info@iohome.org.
**Again, Interfaith Outreach Home is at capacity, and we are not accepting new applications or additions to our waitlist at this time. Due to the high call and email volume and our small team of staff and volunteers, you may not receive an individual response after requesting an application for consideration or additional information about applying to our program
