Atlanta Union Mission


Atlanta Union Mission (AUM) is a Christian ministry dedicated to providing rescue, holistic recovery, and reentry services to thousands of homeless and at-risk men, women, and children in and around metro Atlanta each year. For more than 70 years, AUM has saved lives by moving homeless individuals and families from the streets to independent housing, breaking the bonds of addiction, and providing hope for the hopeless. With administrative office on Bolton Road, AUM facilities include The Shepherd's Inn, Fuqua Hall, The Carpenter's House, My Sister's House, Village Atlanta and The Potter's House.

The following is a list of ways you can be involved with Atlanta Union Mission:
  • Serve with your community group.
  • Volunteer individually in one of their ongoing opportunities.
  • Donate some of their most-needed items.
  • Register to receive occasional updates on last-minute or one-time service opportunities or donation needs.

Individual Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in serving with Atlanta Union Mission, there are several options for involvement. You can volunteer at their facilities to:
  • Care for Children - Volunteer in the infant, toddler, or pre-k classes with Atlanta Union Mission's My Sister's House! You'll be watching children while their mothers attend parenting, life skills, recvery and educational classes through Personal Development Programs. Help is needed Monday through Friday 9am-noon or in the evenings.
  • Tutor - Assist children ages 5 to 10 at My Sister's House with their homework. Your time is needed Monday through Friday 3:30-5pm.
  • Administration - Serve as a receptionist receiving and directing phone calls at My Sister's House or help with data entry and thank you mailings in their thrift stores in Roswell and Marietta.

Please email intersect@buckheadchurch.org for more information about these specific opportunities.

Donations
If you are interested in donating some of Atlanta Union Mission's most-needed items, please consider dropping off the following or taking them with you as you go to serve. Currently, they need:
  • Marta Breeze Cards (round trip)
  • Deodorant
  • Socks
  • Over-the-counter medication (children & adult)
  • Paper products (toilet paper, plates, napkins, forks, spoons, and cups)