Accomplishments

Some Facts About Our House

• Licensed by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
  
• Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
  
• Helps parents obtain housing and jobs, and provides job training, counseling, advocacy and transportation assistance
  
• Serves shelters and transitional housing programs throughout Metro Atlanta.
  
• Governed by an all volunteer Board of Directors.

 

Each year we provide services to more than 90 children from over 65 families. Our center is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and was recognized by the Georgia Head Start Association in 2004 for Excellence in the field. In 2001 we received The Travelers Aid Outstanding Agency Award and the Dekalb County Community service award in 2001.

 

July 2007- Our House launches A Home Outgrown- The Capital Campaign for Our House Press Release

September 2007- Our House achieves re-accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young children. NAEYC

October 2007- Our House is awarded the 2007 Sue Wieland Embracing Possibility Award by the Atlanta Women's Foundation

January 2008- Our House wins Best Non Profit to Work For by Opportunity Knocks. Press Release

February 2008- Our House breaks ground for 4,000 sq foot addition. Update Report

November 2008- Our House officially moves operations to the new addition.

December 2008- Renovation Begins