Nicholas House, Inc.

09/25/2026

💙 Finding Stability for Her Growing Family

When Nafitia and her 7-year-old daughter came to Nicholas House, they had recently experienced homelessness after leaving a domestic violence situation. Five months pregnant and determined to create a stable future for her growing family, Nafitia had one major goal: to find a home before her baby arrived.

While staying at our Boulevard Shelter, Nafitia continued working and taking steps toward permanent housing with the support of her case manager. She was soon referred to our Homeless to Homes Rapid Re-Housing program, and by the end of February, Nafitia and her daughter had moved into an apartment of their own. 🏠💙

Today, Nafitia continues working toward long-term housing stability and building the future she envisioned for her family.

Read Nafitia’s full story and learn more about her journey: https://conta.cc/4ypRtdJ

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09/24/2026

💙 Good Fuels Great Community!

We were proud to join Southern Company’s Good Fuels Great Community Engagement Fair, where we had the opportunity to share the Nicholas House mission and connect with employees passionate about making a difference in our community!

We’re also incredibly grateful to Southern Company for their generous $5,000 gift to Nicholas House, along with gifts to each of the 20 nonprofit organizations represented at the event. This support helps us continue providing families experiencing homelessness with the housing, resources, and support they need as they work toward lasting stability and self-sufficiency. 🏠✨

Thank you, Southern Company, for investing in Nicholas House families and strengthening nonprofits across our community! 💙

09/23/2026

💙 Board Member Spotlight: Meet Polly Desien!

We’re excited to welcome Polly, Senior Vice President at Edelman, as our newest member of the Board of Directors!

Polly’s connection to Nicholas House began about three years ago when she spotted a volunteer training in her Grant Park neighborhood newsletter. Looking for ways to become more involved in her community, she was immediately drawn to a cause she already cared deeply about: family homelessness.

As a mom of two young daughters, Nicholas House’s focus on keeping families together especially resonated with Polly. Becoming a parent made her think more deeply about the resources her own family could rely on—and how different life could look for parents and children without those same supports or a stable place to call home.

Since that first training, Polly has volunteered at our front desk, served dinner, and spent time with children while their parents participated in financial education. One experience that stayed with her was meeting a young girl who loved school because it provided consistency—a powerful reminder of how important stability and opportunity are during a child’s formative years.

Polly has also brought her professional expertise to Nicholas House. Through Edelman, she organized a working session where her colleagues helped our team brainstorm ways to strengthen our marketing and PR efforts with limited resources. Edelman employees have also volunteered with us, including decorating our shelter for the holidays.

Since joining the Board in 2026, Polly has joined our Dream Builders Committee, volunteered at our Back to School Bash, and continued supporting our marketing and PR efforts. She hopes to use her communications expertise to help more people understand family homelessness and connect with our mission.

Outside of Nicholas House, Polly enjoys running, biking and exploring Atlanta with her family, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, reading, and cooking. She is also active at St. Luke’s, where she serves on the communications committee.

We’re grateful to have Polly bring her passion for families and communications expertise to the Nicholas House Board. Welcome, Polly! 💙

09/22/2026

Turning Teamwork Into Technology-Driven Impact! 💻💙

Through Apparo’s Tech Therapy program, Nicholas House is strengthening the way we support families behind the scenes! With guidance from Apparo volunteer technology expert Marshall Worth, our Programs Department is building a new monday.com platform designed to improve participant tracking, streamline case management and compliance, and help our team better understand our impact through data.

The project begins with our newly implemented Mobility Mentoring by EMPath approach and is being led by Carla Frye, Catherine West, Jessica Mann, and Michelle Hayes, with valued support from Jerri Grant and Marshall Worth.

Thank you to Apparo and everyone involved for helping turn a big vision into a practical tool that will help our staff work smarter while keeping the success of Nicholas House families at the center of everything we do! 💙

09/21/2026

🏠 Raising the Roof on Volunteer Service! 💙

The Global Payments and Worldpay team rolled up their sleeves for an incredible day of service at Nicholas House this summer!

Their volunteers tackled a major hands-on project, replacing ceiling tiles throughout our shelter and helping create a brighter, cleaner, and more welcoming space for our families. 🔨✨

Their care didn’t stop there! One volunteer spent hours creating beautiful floral arrangements for the moms at Nicholas House, adding an extra-special touch of joy and appreciation. 💐

Thank you to the Global Payments and Worldpay team for sharing your time, talents, and compassion with Nicholas House. From improving our shelter to making our moms feel celebrated, you helped make our house feel even more like home! 💙

09/17/2026

🧦 Stepping Up for Nicholas House Families!

We’re excited to partner with Hanes For Good again in 2026! 💙 In support of our annual Back to School Bash, Hanes generously donated 750 pairs of new socks in men’s, women’s, and children’s sizes for Nicholas House families.

Back-to-school needs go beyond notebooks and backpacks. Everyday essentials like new socks help ensure the whole family has what they need as they work toward greater stability. We’re grateful for partners who recognize those needs and continue to show up for our families year after year.

Thank you, , for helping us provide comfort and care from head to toe! 🧦💙

09/16/2026

More Ways to Support & Celebrate Our Families 💙

Our Back to School Bash was about more than backpacks and school supplies—it was a day filled with resources, connection, and fun for Nicholas House families!

Families had the opportunity to visit Shop the Shed for clothing and household essentials, while Survive & Conquer connected families with life coaching and mentoring opportunities.

And of course, we needed music to keep the celebration going! 🎶 A special thank you to DJ Lavish Lee—our very own Nicholas House Shift Supervisor, Marcus Murray—for providing the music and sound throughout the day!

Thank you to everyone who helped make Back to School Bash a welcoming, resource-filled, and fun day for our families! 🎒💙

09/15/2026

🎉🍿 Bringing the Fun (and Food!) to Back to School Bash!

Year after year, Murdock Equity and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Xi Chi Sigma Chapter show up for Nicholas House families in a big way—and this year was no exception! 💙

Through Murdock Equity, Andre Murdock generously provided food, a bounce house, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, and more. His fraternity brothers from Phi Beta Sigma volunteered throughout the day, cooking and serving food, running treat stations, and helping make the celebration extra special for our families.

And their support went beyond Back to School Bash! 🎓 Phi Beta Sigma also presented one of our college students with a scholarship check, investing in their education and future.

Thank you to Murdock Equity, Andre, and the Xi Chi Sigma Chapter for continuing to bring your time, generosity, and energy to Nicholas House families year after year! 💙

09/14/2026

Loads of Love 🧺💙

Sometimes, the simplest gifts can make a big difference! At our Back to School Bash, Colleen Bradford and the February Birthday Month Club (FBMC) of Ebenezer Baptist Church donated rolls of quarters to help Nicholas House shelter residents with laundry expenses.

This marks the third time FBMC has supported our families with laundry funds, helping make an everyday necessity a little easier for families working toward stability.

Thank you, Colleen and FBMC, for continuing to show up for Nicholas House families in such a thoughtful and practical way! 💙

09/10/2026

💙 Connecting Families to Essential Resources

We were excited to welcome National Benefit Services back as a vendor at this year’s Back to School Bash!

During the event, three Nicholas House families received phone plans, helping them stay connected, while families without health insurance had the opportunity to sign up for healthcare coverage. 📱🩺

Back to School Bash is about more than school supplies—it’s also an opportunity to connect families with resources that can support them throughout the year.

Thank you, National Benefit Services, for continuing to show up for Nicholas House families! 💙