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A COMMUNITY FOCUS

A Refuge for Hope and Possibilities

A Refuge for Hope and Possibilities...

A HELPING HAND

A Refuge for Hope and Possibilities...

RESTORING DIGNITY.

About Us

New Life Community Ministries is a faith-based, non-profit, 501c-3 organization that is the outreach arm and program base of New Life Church. The mission of New Life Community Ministries is to extend the practical love of Jesus, through transformational programs that restore hope, revive dignity and raise the quality of life for our global community. We welcome everyone regardless of race, national origin, creed, or religion.

New Life Community Ministries is governed by a board of directors and receives advice and input on programs and operations from business and community leaders.

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Our Programs

Our programs include an effective eligibility and case managed process honoring the dignity of those who receive as well as those who donate.

Change For Life Programs

If you need…

  • A hand to hold...

    Our Case Management and Counseling Services works with you one-on-one to assess your needs. We help you to establish personal goals & objectives based on your situation and help you to develop a personal life improvement. We help you to take back control of your life.

  • A place to stay...

    We have a Homeless Prevention and Emergency Shelter Service. This is a case managed program that will assist you with temporary shelter, rent/mortgage concerns, and utility payments

  • A job...

    Our Career Development and Employment Readiness Services provide you with aptitude and skills assessments, resume development, interview skills, job search to assist securing employment and employment retention coaching, We also sponsor an annual job fair.

  • Enrich your education...

    ? If you need to finish your high school education – our GED program is waiting on you to enroll and get you started now to finish your education. Case managers will connect you to higher education or trade school opportunities in line with your career path. Our program can also prepare you to take college or military entry exams. Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00PM ? 9:00PM.

  • Community/Behavioral health services...

    We provide referrals to anyone in need of eye, dental, health and mental health care needs. We have on-site diabetes and cardiovascular maintenance and prevention education program. Counseling services are also available.

  • Addictive behavior counseling...

    Your choice of group or one-on-one counseling is available for substance abuse. This includes intervention, education and/or referrals.

  • Domestic Violence help...

    Please speak up and let us connect you to our partners at community agencies who provide counseling, shelter, and other necessary services.

  • Mentoring for your teen...

    We receive referrals and provide mentoring to teens through our partnership with the DeKalb County Juvenile Court (DJJ) as an alternative to juvenile detention. We provide mentorships that help the teens to address life issues that are keeping them from performing. Our program also teaches them anger management, how to improve relationships with parents and how to complete resumes and basic employment readiness skills.

His Love Extended Dignity Services

If you need…

  • A hot meal...

    We serve hot meals at New Life Community Ministries’ campus on Saturdays at 9:00am.

  • Food for the family...

    is available to you and your family at our on-site food pantry. We will provide the food; all you have to do is the cooking. You can pick up food boxes on Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am – 12:00pm.

  • Clothes to wear...

    Clothes for men, women, and children are available to you at no cost. All clothes are gently worn and are donated by our loving community of partners. You can shop in our closet on Saturdays, 9:30am – 11:30am.

  • Haircuts for men & Hair Styling for women...

    Haircuts and hair stylings are available on our campus. Come spend time with us and walk away looking great. Services are available Saturdays, 9:30am – 11:30am.

The mission of New Life Community Ministries is to extend the practical Love of Jesus, through transformational programs that restore hope, revive dignity and raise the quality of life for our global community.

We welcome everyone regardless of race, national origin, creed, or religion.

Board of Directors

Marlin D. Harris

Senior Pastor
New Life Church

Derin Dickerson

Board President
Attorney at Law
Alston & Bird

Robert Dow

Global Director
Communications Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG)

B. Donovan Golden

Managing Partner
Golden Associates Wealth Manager

Tara Hardy

Administrative Director
YMCA Metro Atlanta

Scott Hughes

Revenue Cycle Coordinator
Dekalb Medical

James Hutchinson

Board Secretary

Senior VP Marketing & Product Development
GA Lottery

Gabrielle King

Board Treasurer

President & CEO
GDK Associates PR

Gregory B. Levett Jr.

President
B. Levett & Company, Inc.

Gerald McDowell

Executive Director
Lilburn Community Improvement District

Deborah Spooney

Associate Broker
Solid Source Reality Inc.

Rick Caffey

SVP and Market Manager
Entercom Entertainment

Katerina Taylor

Executive Director
Worksource Atlanta

Reginald Fowler, MD

Internist
Piedmont Healthcare

Our Sponsors

 

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Directions

Directions from I-75/85 (Downtown Atlanta)

Take I-75/85 South to I-20 East.? Take the Candler Road/Decatur Exit #65.? Turn right onto Candler Rd / Hwy155 South.? Travel approximately 1 mile (crossing Rainbow Drive and Flat Shoals Road).? The facility is located on the left hand side.

Directions from I-285

Take I-285 East to Flat Shoals Pkwy/Candler Rd. (Exit #48). Turn left onto Flat Shoals. Go through one light (Fairlake Drive/ Panthersville Road). The facility will be on the right hand side past Taco Bell.

Directions from I-20 West (Conyers/Covington)

Take I-20 West to I-285 South. Exit at the Flat Shoals Pkwy/Candler Rd. (Exit #48). Turn right onto Flat Shoals. Go through one light (Fairlake Drive/ Panthersville Road). The facility will be on the right hand side.

Directions for Marta

Ride the ?Blue Rail Marta Line? from the Five Points Marta Station to the Decatur Marta Station. Board the No. 15 County Line Bus or the No. 15 Candler Road/GA Perimeter Bus. Exit either bus at the corner of Panthersville and Flat Shoals Parkway directly in front of the New Life Church Campus.

2022 Impact

Thanks to our donors!

391

Families: Homelessness Prevented

41,213

Individuals Fed

3506

Received Life Sustaining Assistance

169

Received Behavioral Counseling

15,071

Households Received Food Boxes

14,747

Volunteer Hours

694

Received Barber and Salon Services

150

Enrolled in GED/Financial Literacy Education

ADDRESS

New Life Community Center
3592 Flat Shoals Road
Decatur, GA 30034

NUMBERS

Office: 404-381-6731
Fax: 404-244-1855

OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday – Saturday
9am – 2pm