This winter, NLCA is operating the only seven‑day‑a‑week Warming Station in DeKalb County, providing warmth, meals, and dignity to neighbors experiencing homelessness. Your gift ensures no one is left out in the cold.

Every Neighbor Deserves Warmth, Safety, and Dignity This Winter

As temperatures drop across South DeKalb, too many of our neighbors are left without a safe place to escape the cold. This winter, New Life Community Alliance (NLCA) has opened our Warming Station to provide daily shelter, meals, and compassionate care to individuals experiencing housing insecurity.

Since January 6th, our doors have been open every day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and we will continue serving through March 31st. NLCA operates the only warming station in DeKalb County that is open seven days a week, regardless of weather conditions.

“Our neighbors in South DeKalb deserve a safe, warm place to turn,” says Michael Bryant, CEO of NLCA. “Now in our second year of daily winter operations, we’ve expanded our capacity with refurbished showers and additional cots.”

What Your Support Makes Possible

This is more than a shelter, it is stability, compassion and hope.

Every guest who walks through our doors receives:

A warm, safe place to rest
A sleeping cot with clean bedding
Three meals daily (dinner, breakfast, and lunch to go)
Access to showers
Hygiene kits and essential supplies
Health screenings and wellness checks through our partnership with the DeKalb County Health Department
A secure environment with overnight safety protocols

Why Your Gift Matters Right Now

Homelessness in DeKalb County disproportionately affects the Black community, and older adults are among the fastest‑growing groups in need. National data shows that 1 in 5 people experiencing homelessness is age 55 or older.

Last winter, 86% of NLCA’s Warming Station guests were seniors.

This is a crisis, and your support is part of the solution.