The Mission of IHN Athens is to mobilize our community to help homeless families in crisis situation achieve sustainable independence.  It is the goal of IHN Athens to give homeless families the opportunity to stay together as a family and the time and resources to get back on their feet.

IHN Athens is a coalition of Athens Area Churches and Congregations of Faith, refered to as a Host Congregation or Support Congregation that provide shelter, meals, and support for homeless families in crisis for 30-45 days.  Host Congregations, on a rotating basis, provide 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner to Network Families.  Each Network familiy is provided with their own rooms within the Host facility. 

The Hancock House Daycenter is located at 393-1 West Hancock Avenue  Athens, GA  30601, and is staffed by the Executive Director, who also serves as the Case Manager for the families, as well as the IHN Athens Office Volunteers and Office Van Drivers who are trained on IHN Athens processes and policies.  From 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday, unless they are working or in school, guests are at the Day Center where they are assisted with employment direction, medical needs, financial management, childcare assistance, and transportation options. The guests also have access to laundry facilities, showers, telephones, computers, and are able to send and receive mail.