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What does IHN of Athens do?

Our organization helps families in need with the only requirement for admission into the network being that the family has children with them and is homeless. Through February 2007, IHN of Athens has provided care for more than 120 individuals, including 70 children.

During the day, if the families are not working, at interviews or at school, they reside at The Day Center, which is the main headquarters of IHN of Athens. This facility is a historic home owned by First Baptist Church of Athens, and is a place our guests can use as a mailing address and phone number. The building also offers showers and laundry facilities.

At nights, guests stay with one of the host congregations. Host congregations rotate on a weekly basis, operating from Sunday to Sunday as a place of shelter for our guests. It is at these congregations where volunteers provide meals, transportation and lodging for our guests.