A Word to our Guests

The Threshold Ministry provides services to guests at the Sycamore House (218 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA 30030) on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 10:00 am and 11:30 am. Guests may come in person to the gate in front of Sycamore House during the days listed for assistance. Guests may also submit the Threshold Ministry Guest Request Form at the bottom of this page, send an email message to thresh.min.info@gmail.com, or place a phone call us at 470-237-9115.

The following services are provided:

1. MARTA cards are provided for medical appointments, job interviews, new employment, and transportation to appointments, when arranged by the Threshold Ministry.
2. Bag lunches are provided on Mondays from 11:30 to 12:30 in front of the Threshold Building, 218 Sycamore Street, Decatur 30030.
3. Gas cards are available once per month, when arranged by the Threshold Ministry, to individuals living in their cars.
4. Hygiene kit (one per thirty-day period)
5. Winter kits (containing a hat, gloves, and a scarf), coats, and blankets (during winter months only)
6. When funds are available, Threshold may be able to provide limited financial assistance.
7. Referrals to partner agencies or other groups for additional assistance:

• • • With utilities or rent
    • Food pantries
    • Medical treatment
    • Help finding employment and educational opportunities
    • Medical treatment
    • Immediate and long-term shelter

The Threshold Ministry has also partnered with the following organizations and guests may be referred to one of these groups for additional assistance.

1. Atlanta Legal Aid In Person Clinic–held third Wednesday of each month from 11 am to 1 pm, by appointment only
2. First Step Staffing Disability Specialists–held third Thursday of each month, during Threshold Open Hours, (10 to 11:30 am), by appointment only. LEGAL AID AND FIRST STEP APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE IN PERSON DURING THRESHOLD OPEN HOURS, BY CALLING 470-237-9115, OR EMAILING thresh.min.info@gmail.com.  PLEASE NOTE, YOU DO NOT HAVE AN APPOINTMENT UNLESS YOU RECEIVE AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM THE THRESHOLD MINISTRY.
3. VA Outreach Specialists–third Thursday of each month, during Threshold Open Hours (10-11:30 am), first come first serve.  Please tell Threshold volunteers/staff you wish to see the VA team. 

If you have questions regarding any of the Threshold Ministry services or you need to contact the Threshold Ministry regarding special needs, you may reach us in the following ways:

1. Fill out the Threshold Ministry Guest Request form below
2. Email us at thresh.min.info@gmail.com or
3. Call us at 470-237-9115