One Ministry - Two Locations

The Central Night Shelter is a ministry of hospitality and compassion to homeless men in downtown Atlanta. It occupies space in two churches, Central Presbyterian and the neighboring Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

The shelter is open seven nights a week, beginning at 7 p.m., from November 1 to March 31 and offers its guests a hot meal, a warm safe place to spend the night, medical and foot care, and the fellowship of caring volunteers.

More information about the history and services available can be found on our Shelter FAQ page.  You may also watch a short video about the Central Night Shelter and its mission: 

5-minute version           7-minute version

How to Help

The shelter is an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff. Its operation requires the assistance of volunteers from more than 30 different churches, university groups, offices, companies, organizations, families, and individuals to fulfill its mission. Volunteers prepare and bring the meals, set up for dinner and sleeping, and spend the night at the shelter.

For more information on how to serve, please see our Shelter Volunteers page.

Make a Donation

The Central Night shelter welcomes monetary donations and items such as:

* tube socks,
* gently worn towels,
* tooth brushes, toothpaste, dental floss
* razors, shaving cream
* soap, shampoo
* aspirin, ibuprofen, Tylenol, Aleve
* cough drops, cough syrup
* Antihistamines, decongestants

Monetary donations purchase goods for the guests such as mats, blankets, and paper products. The socks are used in the foot clinic, and the towels for showers. Unfortunately our space is limited so we can not accept clothing.

Please address all checks to:

Central Night Shelter

201 Washington Street

Atlanta, GA 30303

We appreciate all kinds of assistance, volunteer work or donations. If you have a unique gift idea, please contact Shelter Director Katie Bashor (404-373-8486). We encourage donations at anytime, not just around the holidays.

How to Find Us

Central Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of MLK Jr. and Washington Street across from the Georgia State Capitol; The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is located at the corner of MLK Jr. and Central Avenue.  Directions, parking instructions, and maps for both sites are available here.