tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369163822012-01-30T14:09:58.606-05:00Sharing the love of God, we are a Sanctuary to men seeking to overcome homelessness. For more than 25 years the doors of Clifton Sanctuary have offered a place of physical and spiritual rest, shelter, healing and support to men who are homeless in Atlanta. Open 365 days a year, Night Hospitality is the oldest shelter in Atlanta operating in a house of worship.Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-62831348821292327052009-05-27T09:07:00.002-04:002009-05-27T09:20:35.734-04:00

The FCA at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School asked us recently if they could include the Clifton men during their weekly prayers.  How cool is that????  So we put up a box so the guys could quietly and confidentially write down their prayer requests and we'd pass them on.  When we are speaking to groups about Clifton, we always say that God is really busy at Clifton transforming lives and that

Leslie A. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00490947881574469359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-16857103697802175572009-04-10T08:42:00.002-04:002009-04-10T09:14:32.810-04:00

CLIFTON MAKES THE NEWS......Our Clifton Toastmasters Club was featured in the latest issue of Toastmasters magazine.  We'll have a link to the article shortly on the website, but if you have access to the magazine, please take a look.  It was a great article and we've already received a couple of inquiries regarding our club.  Thanks so much to the District and State Toastmasters officers for

Leslie A. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00490947881574469359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-77868433683315507002009-03-14T16:38:00.002-04:002009-03-14T17:01:42.890-04:00

Greetings from Clifton!  The needs of the month are milk, potatoes, fruit, & veggies - depending on which side of the sign at which you're looking.  We received great news this week....  Clifton was named the state champion in February by Pathways for the greatest percentage of clients (guests) that we collaborated with partner agencies for coordination of care.  Meaning, in February 2009, 78% of

Leslie A. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00490947881574469359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-20769460685685481882009-02-06T21:55:00.002-05:002009-02-06T22:56:52.222-05:00

First of all, the need for February is dish detergent.  The liquid kind that you use when you wash dishes in the sink.  We'd like to have a dishwasher, but that's a different story for a different day.  January was a great month!  Several of the guys moved out and into transitional housing or independent living.  Our guests have enjoyed a couple of women's basketball games at Georgia State as

Leslie A. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00490947881574469359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-31417181889360848032009-01-14T16:10:00.002-05:002009-01-14T16:31:37.757-05:00

During the King holiday season, we are often asked what can just one person do to help.....  Well, as always, Alice has come to the rescue and put together a list of contributions that one person can make.  We run a household, just like you do, and go through the same things that you do in your household.  The only difference is 30 men live in our house.  So when you pick up the things in the

Leslie A. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00490947881574469359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-18720950922866681362009-01-05T12:45:00.003-05:002009-01-05T13:19:24.131-05:00

We haven't posted an article in a couple of months - oops - so I thought I'd add an update on the goings and comings at Clifton....Our need of the month for January 2009.....PAPER TOWELS!!!!  The guys enjoyed a fabulous Christmas....thanks to the generosity of Mt. Vernon Presbyterian, Pleasant Hill Presbyterian, and several individuals, the Clifton men each received a Christmas bag with clothes,

Leslie A. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00490947881574469359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-58348106078797473552008-12-16T09:09:00.003-05:002008-12-16T09:27:26.503-05:00

Consider the following from Steve Goodier.Do you know how to have a life of joy?A businessman on his deathbed called his friend and said, "Bill, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The businessman said, "Just put them in an envelope and mail them as taxes to the government and write on

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-28521823773114796842008-12-01T10:05:00.005-05:002008-12-01T10:15:47.850-05:00

The charitable IRA legislation is back —don't miss this opportunity to make tax-free gifts from your IRA!There's good news for individuals aged 70½ or older with individual retirement accounts. Thanks to the extended charitable IRA legislation, you can make outright gifts using IRA funds without tax complications.If you are required to receive minimum distributions from your IRA and you do not

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-52319769528936028482008-09-16T16:48:00.003-04:002008-09-16T18:32:49.432-04:00

For those of us whose Spanish is a little rusty or nonexistant this translates to "The Story of a Sign." What is it you may ask. The better question might be why is it posted here at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries. So let me try to answer those questions.Specifically this is the title of a short video that won an award baclk in Mayat the Cannes Film Festival. What that should tell you is that I am

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-46956384158100203912008-07-13T17:24:00.002-04:002008-07-13T17:31:57.625-04:00

A great friend of Clifton who owns a home interior design business has donated to Clifton several van loads of beautiful lamps, paintings, mirrors, and accessories. He told us to use what we could for guys who are moving into new apartments and then sell the remainder. So.....we're going to offer these wonderful items for sale the weekend of July 25, 26, & 27. If you need to update your home,

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What can I do to help at Clifton??? I stood speechless at church about a month ago when Tim stopped me in the hall and asked that wonderful question. You'd think I'd have a 30-second elevator speech all ready to go, but I didn't. The easy answer is come serve dinner as an early evening host, but all of the spots were full this month, so that didn't work. Not having a quick and meaningful

Leslie A. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00490947881574469359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-10662032406998559682008-05-14T11:27:00.002-04:002008-05-14T11:35:42.138-04:00

The following is from Steve Goodier (http://lifesupportsystem.com/Home_Page.html) I think it sums up the attitude of folks involved at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries. We are called to action, not necessarily to plan. We can't solve homelessness but we can be part of the solution for an individual. If this moves you to action please visit our web site and contact our office.The Second Best Time To

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-87217560363380723002007-06-05T08:09:00.000-04:002007-06-05T08:34:07.197-04:00

As a faith based ministry we are motivated by the love of God but many times in society we find ourselves seeking "justice." A recent message from my friend Jerry Stratton provides a some insight into how we define justice and more importantly how God calls us to implement justice. I invite you to take a moment and consider "God's Justice"."But how terrible it will be for you Pharisees! For you

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-80190689225809035132007-05-22T17:53:00.000-04:002007-05-22T18:02:27.898-04:00

Let me start by giving credit for what follows to Jerry Stratton, a retired minister who publishes a daily message. Perhaps some day he will post these himself but until then he has graciously given permission to post his messages on our blog when they seem appropriate. I found this message meaningful and I hope you all do also.THINKING LIKE JESUS "Let this mind (attitude ) be in you which

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-55994417950328754772007-04-23T11:05:00.000-04:002007-04-23T11:46:53.538-04:00

One of the many blessings we have at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries is the neighborhood we are surrounded by. More specifically the many neighbors that have embraced and supported this ministry from it's beginning. This Earth Day, April 22nd, held special significance to our neighborhood and we were blessed to be a part of the celebration.After a year and a half a true labor of love was dedicated

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-1169784309291183502007-01-25T23:03:00.000-05:002007-02-16T13:35:48.900-05:00

As we at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries close out 2006, we step back to take in our journey and our accomplishments along the way. When we do this we are filled with gratitude for our loving God and the multitude of individuals, places of worship, private institutions, and government agencies that have seen us worthy of their support. Our ministry to men who are seeking to overcome homeless has

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-1166474877693955122006-12-18T15:45:00.000-05:002007-01-26T08:02:01.756-05:00

On October 25th friends, volunteers, guests and graduates of Clifton Sanctuary Ministries gathered together at Morningside Presbyterian Church. The occasion was our third anniversary and graduation dinner; a chance to gather as one body and celebrate the miracles that God has worked in our midst during the past year. Our host for the evening Mr. Harold Augustus, Gus to most of us, set the tone

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-1162477761562377352006-11-02T09:18:00.000-05:002006-11-02T09:29:21.620-05:00

We are ready for the move back to 369 Connecticut! As you read this the necessary appliances, furniture, equipment and supplies are being delivered. While everything is not yet complete we are ready for the return to our church home.At this time we would like to invite you our loyal supporters and dedicated volunteers to an Open House on Sunday November 12th from 2 PM until 5 PM. This will be

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-1162336982454725822006-10-31T18:08:00.000-05:002006-10-31T18:23:02.466-05:00

As many of you know our long time home on Connecticut Avenue was damaged by a fire in July of 2005. Since that time we have continued our Night Hospitality ministry at Epworth United Methodist Church in Candler Park. Their support, hospitality and love has been over whelming during the past 15 months. Construction at our church home has been completed and we have been working to re-equip our

Michael Thurmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427577993274432160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36916382.post-1162335680660583042006-10-31T17:57:00.000-05:002006-10-31T18:01:20.663-05:00

Brief History of CliftonIn the fall of 1979, the members of Clifton were horrified by the death of a homeless man on the streets of Atlanta on a bitterly cold night. They decided to open their sanctuary to anyone sleeping on the streets and promised to also provide a hot meal, showers and clean clothes. The first few nights that church members went downtown in their cars to bring homeless people

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