Our Services
We provide a variety of programs to help our brothers and sisters in this community. If you would like more information, contact us!
Food for Friends
Breakfast: Mondays and Fridays 9:30am - 10:30am
Lunch: Mondays and Fridays 11:45am - 12:45pm
Helps families in crisis by providing hot meals on a weekly basis. The Sparrow’s Nest purchases and distributes over 50,000 pounds of food to Athens’ most needy residents each year.
Friday Afternoon Chapel
Friday 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Shares God’s life-transforming truths with people who struggle with substance use disorders and the homeless— believers and unbelievers alike. In this faith-filled worship service, participants receive the Word, prayer, encouragement, and fellowship.
Emergency Food Program
Contact us for more information.
Provides emergency food assistance to families with demonstrated need who are unable to receive food on our designated weekly distribution day.
Homeless Services
Monday through Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Offer the love of God to homeless people through the “Holy Suds Ministry”. This includes laundry and shower facilities, coffee, doughnuts, devotions, and uplifting conversations with caring volunteers.
The Clothes Closet
Monday through Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Distributes more than 2,000 pounds of free clothing to hundreds of needy people each month, including victims of house fires, single mothers, former inmates, and the homeless.
Social Services Ministry
Monday and Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am- 3:00pm
Assesses clients’ needs and provides assistance with prescription medications, obtaining a Georgia ID or birth certificate, addiction recovery services, and referrals to various other local service agencies.
Computer Lab
Tuesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm
Allows clients to search for jobs, work on resumes, print and scan documents, check emails, and connect with family and friends.
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