About the Coalition

Founded in January of 2024, the Athens Homeless Coalition, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated to coordinating Athens's efforts to prevent and end homelessness.

Mission

The Athens Homeless Coalition leads, coordinates, and strengthens our community’s efforts to reduce, prevent, and respond to the challenges of homelessness.

Values

  • Advocacy

  • Compassion

  • Partnership

  • Courage

Meet the Team

Michael Bien, MPH

Executive Director

director@athenshc.org

Michael is a dedicated advocate and leader committed to fostering health equity and eradicating homelessness. With a deep-rooted connection to the Athens community, Michael has demonstrated success spearheading housing initiatives, forming robust partnerships, and implementing innovative public health and social service programs.

Claire Cates, MSW

Community Data Coordinator

datacoordinator@athenshc.org

Claire serves as the Community Data Coordinator of Athens Homeless Coalition. She has extensive experience in social work, nonprofit programming, homeless services, and data collection. She works to partner with the community and direct service providers to manage data involving homelessness in Athens in order to better support improved service provision.

Our Board of Directors

  • Sally Kimel-Sheppard

    CHAIR

  • Laura Patterson

    VICE-CHAIR

  • Chris Griner

    TREASURER

  • Cole Shackelford

    SECRETARY

  • Katherine Adams

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Norman Baldwin

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Charlie Maddox

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Jason Leonard

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Monica Magee

    BOARD MEMBER

Contact the Board