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CLIFTON Logo illustrated as green outline steps and CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES stacked to the left of the steps.

Our History of Homeless Outreach

In the winter of 1979, four members of a spirited Presbyterian Church in Lake Claire, Atlanta, responded to a call to a homeless ministry. They invited three homeless men to come to their church, Clifton Presbyterian, where the men could shower, share a meal, and spend the night. Over 46 years and 25,000 guests later, Clifton Sanctuary Ministries continues to provide a place for rest, sanctuary, and nourishment for eighteen homeless men every night of the year: providing true Christian hospitality.

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In 2002, Clifton Presbyterian Church ceased to be a worshiping congregation. By this time, the shelter program had become a stand-alone 501(c) (3) not-for-profit ministry supported by many churches and individuals. Innovative programs, including a health/wellness initiative have been added, transforming a wonderful shelter into a lively, exciting ministry where men’s lives are changed and our community is made stronger.

Our Mission: Clifton Sanctuary Ministries provides a transformational environment to homeless men through comprehensive life skills training and counseling that empower their pursuit of self-sufficiency and independent living.

 

Our Vision: A World where homelessness is not helplessness and disability is not inability.

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Our Values: CSM “walks the talk” by behaving and exemplifying behaviors reflecting these core values:

  • Compassion – deep concern for, and commitment to help alleviate, the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

  • Accountability – willingly accepting responsibility for one’s commitments and actions.

  • Faith – trusting with confidence in a higher power beyond ourselves.

  • Teamwork – supporting one another as we work to fulfill the organization’s vision.

  • Transformation – working a process of deeply empowering change within ourselves.

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