Success Stories

Kristina
Kristina is 28 years old and grew up in foster care. She faced many disappointments in foster care which resulted in trust issues. She had a part-time job but the pay was not sufficient for housing and her car note, so she paid her car note and was living in her car. One day, Kristina searched online for “church nearby” which led her to New Life Church and New Life Community Alliance (NLCA). She visited NLCA for the Saturday food and clothing pantries and was also connected to Case Management and Dignity Services at that time.

NLCA first provided Kristina temporary housing in a nearby motel. With ongoing basic food assistance we helped develop her resume, and she utilized our beauty salon and clothing store to prepare for job interviews. Kristina aspires to be a veterinarian and work at a Wildlife Refuge Organization. She was energized by the support she received from NLCA and applied for positions working with animals.

Kristina applied for and is now working full-time at the Dekalb Animal Shelter as an Animal Care Specialist. With NLCA’s support, she has also relocated from the motel to a stable housing situation through PadSplit. Kristina’s next goal is to move into an apartment once she saves additional funds.

Her life possibilities were dramatically changed within 30 days after her GPS led her to New Life!

28 Years Old

Kristina's Story

23+ Years of Service to South DeKalb

66,194Meals served to residents in need.

5,709Unique clients served across existing dignity services, education, and health.

176Residents remained stably housed, avoiding eviction, with financial support for past-due bills.

2,301 People received employment assistance, helping them secure job opportunities and improve their career prospects.

27 Tons of clothing distributed to the community at our Garments of Grace clothing store.

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New Life Community Alliance

3592 Flat Shoals Road
Decatur, GA 30034

Office Hours

Food Distribution Center
Tuesday - Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm
Saturday 9:30am - 11:30am

Clothing Store
Saturday 8:30am – 11:30am

Haircuts for Men
Hair Styling Services for Women
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00am

GED Program - Virtual Learning
Virtural/On-line Classes are offered on
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
In-Person Classes, Saturdays 9:00am - 12:00pm

Career, Counseling &
Case Management Services
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Call 404-381-6731

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Success Stories

Kristina

28 Years Old

Kristina's Story

23+ Years of Service to South DeKalb

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