Brookdale Resource Center | United Way of Central Georgia

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About Brookdale

Brookdale serves as a transitional housing and resource center for people experiencing homelessness in Central Georgia. Brookdale Resource Center's 90-day program focuses on equipping residents with the skills necessary to achieve financial stability and obtain permanent housing. Each resident at Brookdale has a caseworker who tailors their program to meet their specific needs. They assist with enrollment in school, obtaining vital documents such as birth certificates and registering residents for government benefits.

About Hello House at Brookdale

Hello House at Brookdale is a short-term low-barrier entrance 50 bed shelter. Hello House is open from 4pm to 8am seven days a week, with intakes available between 4pm and 6pm. Breakfast and dinner are served daily.

Vision Statement

To live in a community where housing vulnerability is rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Mission Statement

To connect those who are housing vulnerable with the support necessary to become self-sufficient and find a permanent home.

Need Help?

Intake assessment for Brookdale Resource Center occurs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Monday through Friday.

Please call prior to arriving to determine eligibility for the program. We want to ensure we can assist with your needs and that we have open availability/space.

Intake assessment for Hello House at Brookdale occurs 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

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3600 Brookdale Avenue Macon, GA 31204

478-292-5123

admin@brookdalerc.org

Since 2021, Brookdale served 1,741 individuals including 152 families with 374 children. Each day, Brookdale's program and services are expanding. Your donation will help Brookdale continue to provide vital resources to our community.

View Brookdale's current Donation List for in-kind donations. Donations can be dropped off on site at Brookdale Resource Center.

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Volunteer

Brookdale Resource Center utilizes volunteers daily for its operations. Volunteer opportunities at Brookdale include but are not limited to serving meals, sorting donations, facility upkeep, and assorted projects.

If you are interested in volunteering, follow this link to view Brookdale’s current volunteer needs and sign up for shifts: Brookdale Volunteer Opportunities

For volunteer groups and/or specialized projects, contact Amber Morris at amorris@unitedwaycg.com.

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Resident Success Stories

"My stay at Brookdale was good. I love how they helped me. I'm going to miss y'all."

"My stay at Brookdale was awesome. The staff are very good at what they do. Brookdale will never let you down. I will recommend Brookdale to others."

"Brookdale is a blessing in so many ways. Everyone has been so nice to me. I have enjoyed my stay here. God bless everyone in this center. You all do wonderful things for people in need. "

"My stay at Brookdale was amazing. I first would like to say thank you for giving me and my kids the opportunity to stay here. And second, a big thanks to the Brookdale staff! Everyone was so helpful and amazing to my family."

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Brookdale's Story

Brookdale Resource Center (previously known as Brookdale Warming Center) opened in January of 2021 following the tragic discovery of two homeless men frozen to death on Christmas morning in 2020.

The consolidated government of Macon-Bibb County and various community organizations turned the former Brookdale Elementary School into a 24-hour facility that provided food and shelter to the homeless population during the winter months. It was evident that Brookdale Resource Center would still be needed once the cold weather subsided. Mayor Lester Miller approached the United Way of Central Georgia about taking over the operations and continuing the program.

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