Mission
Emmaus House works to improve the economic and social well-being of the residents of Peoplestown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Values
Emmaus House stands for justice and equity, rooted in faith and deep respect for the dignity of every human being. We harness the power of community, education, hope, and love to dismantle poverty, racism, and other barriers to opportunity in the lives and communities we serve.
Our strategic priorities
Economic Opportunity
Multigenerational Education
Community
Impact
Programs for Residents
Emmaus House invests in activities that support economic self-sufficiency and multigenerational education. We recognize that we can best serve families through a multigeneration approach that addresses distinct developmental phases, needs, and opportunities for different age groups within a family and community.
Economic Opportunity
The Emmaus House Muriel Lokey Help Center provides a ladder to economic opportunity by stabilizing individuals in crisis and supporting opportunities for increased household income.
The Emmaus House Food Pantry is a client choice food pantry that is open to residents of the 30315 zip code every Tuesday and Thursday by appointment.
The Supports for Success Program promotes economic success through intensive case management using an evidence-based model to assess and measure progress toward economic self-sufficiency.
Multigenerational Education
Emmaus House supports academic achievement and youth development by engaging children, youth, and parents through multigeneration academic and personal support, culturally relevant programming, leadership development, and community organizing.
The CDF Freedom Schools® Program aims to shape children's futures by developing strong, literate, and empowered children through six weeks of summer reading enrichment.
Youth on the Move, an out-of-school time program, prepares middle and high school students for success as adults through enrichment, education, empowering experiences, and peer support.
Theory of Change
Our theory of change relies on the participation and support of neighborhood residents, the Episcopal Diocese and parishes, Emmaus House (EH) staff, board, volunteers, donors, and partners.
