Hope, Help, and a Path to Independence

Serving veterans, school dropouts, people experiencing homelessness, and neighbors returning from prison since 2007 in Macon, Georgia.

Christian Coffee House is a nonprofit community hub offering immediate relief meals, clothing, transportation, and temporary shelter alongside long term solutions like education, workforce training, financial literacy, and reentry support. We’re building a permanent center to bring all services under one roof and expand our impact across Middle Georgia. Join us in turning crisis into stability and stability into independence.

  • 2007 Today: Continuous community service in Macon
  • Who we serve: Veterans • School dropouts • Homeless individuals/families • Returning citizens (post incarceration)
  • What we provide: Shelter & housing support • Food & clothing • Transportation • Education & job training • Money management • Health & wellness • Spiritual advising • Case management

A permanent facility to centralize programs, add transitional housing, and expand training labs and classrooms.

About Us

Our Story

Founded in 2007 by veteran Larry J. Tard, Christian Coffee House began with personal sacrifice opening a home, sharing vehicles, and using family resources to meet urgent needs. As word spread, partnerships grew and the mission expanded to include homeless neighbors, young people who left school, and those reentering after prison. Today, we remain a trusted, faith rooted nonprofit focused on dignity, stability, and opportunity.

Mission

Provide immediate resources and long term support for targeted communities school dropouts, homeless individuals, veterans, and returning citizens so they can build stable, independent lives through shelter, education, counseling, and workforce preparation.

Vision

Become a leading, replicable model of hope and restoration that creates clear pathways to self sufficiency, dignity, and opportunity.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Serving veterans, school dropouts, people experiencing homelessness, and neighbors returning from prison since 2007 in Macon, Georgia.

Veteran Services

Transportation, counseling, wellness/fitness classes, and employment support tailored for veterans’ needs.

Reentry Support (Recidivism Reduction)

Mentoring, peer support, housing navigation, job readiness, and money management to reduce reoffending and rebuild lives.

Spiritual & Wellness

Spiritual advising, health & fitness activities, and access to nursing care/CPR training.

Real Estate/Housing Navigation

Access to certified real estate professionals for stable housing pathways.

We Do it for all People Humanist Services

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Veterans Reintegration

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Transitional Housing & Basic Needs

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Youth & Education (GED, digital & financial literacy)

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Reentry & Job Readiness

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OUR PLAN & GOALS

Short Term (Year 1):

  • Secure and activate a permanent facility to centralize services.
  • Strengthen operations and increase reach across Macon.

Long Term:

  • Add structured classrooms, training labs, and transitional housing.
  • Replicate the model across other communities.

WHO WE SERVE

  • Veterans: Facing housing, health, and employment barriers.
  • School Dropouts: Youth and adults seeking a second chance at education and skills.
  • Homeless Individuals & Families: In need of shelter, food, clothing, and stabilization.
  • Returning Citizens: People leaving incarceration who require support, training, and housing to succeed.
  • Underserved Neighbors: Anyone experiencing poverty and systemic barriers to stability.

We Don’t Work Alone. You Make This Possible.

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GET HELP

Need support now?

We can help with meals, clothing, temporary shelter, transportation, education access, job training, money management, wellness, and veteran/reentry services.

How to start:

  1. Call 478-321-2197 or email tardlarry@yahoo.com.
  2. Share your immediate needs (shelter, food, ID, transportation, etc.).
  3. We’ll schedule an intake and connect you to next steps.

Location (mailing):

129 Windmill Plantation Rd., Macon, GA 31216.

GET INVOLVED

Give: Your gift fuels meals, shelter, training, and the new center.

Volunteer: Serve meals, mentor, teach workshops, provide rides, or help with admin tasks.

Partner: Churches, ministries, employers, and service agencies let’s coordinate services and placements.

In Kind: Clothing, hygiene kits, transit passes, laptops, and household goods are welcome.

Our Latest Blogs

News & Articles

Workforce Workshops – Resume labs, interview prep, and budgeting 101.

Volunteer Orientation – Learn how to serve safely and effectively.

Community Meal & Clothing Day – Monthly outreach with partner churches.