40 Years of Hope: The Story & Vision Behind the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter

For 40 years, the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter has been dedicated to breaking the cycle of family homelessness. In this special retrospective, hear directly from our founders and early leaders about how the Junior League of Atlanta recognized a critical gap in community services, spent a year researching and advocating, and opened their doors to support vulnerable children and families. From providing basic necessities to offering holistic early childhood education, learn how The Day Shelter continues to transform lives, empower parents, and build brighter futures.