A SAFE & SUPPORTIVE CO-LIIVING COMMUNITY FOR WOMEN
Safe & Supportive
Housing for Women
A place to live. A community to grow. A future to build. Joycelyn’s House is a nonprofit home providing dignified, affordable housing and wraparound support for women in Powder Springs, Georgia.
Women's Supportive Housing 🏠
Safe & Affordable Housing Looking for a safe place to call home? Joycelyn's House provides affordable, fully furnished supportive housing for women in a clean, drug-free, and welcoming environment. Our shared housing community offers stability, dignity, and the support women need to build a brighter future.
Education & Life Skills 🎓
Education & Career Development We believe education opens doors to independence. Through life skills training, career readiness, financial education, and personal development, we equip women with the knowledge and confidence to achieve long-term success.
Mentorship & Community
Mentorship & Empowerment Every woman deserves encouragement and someone who believes in her potential. Our mentorship and coaching programs connect women with experienced mentors, providing guidance, accountability, and support to help them overcome challenges and reach their goals.
In Loving Memory of Joycelyn McDermott
Some women leave behind more than memories—they leave a legacy that continues to shape lives for generations.
Joycelyn McDermott was one of those remarkable women. Through her love, strength, faith, and selfless spirit, she raised her children to lead with compassion, serve with purpose, and become a blessing to others. Her life was a quiet yet powerful example of grace in action, showing that true greatness is measured not by what we gain, but by the lives we touch.
Though she is no longer with us, her influence lives on through the values she instilled, the kindness she inspired, and the legacy carried forward by her family. Every act of generosity, every word of encouragement, and every life impacted by her children stands as a testament to the extraordinary woman she was.
Joycelyn’s story reminds us that the greatest gift a mother can give the world is to raise children who go on to make the world better for others.
“A mother’s greatest legacy is not what she leaves behind, but who she leaves behind.”
ABOUT US
At Joycelyn’s House, we believe every woman deserves a safe place to heal, grow, and build a brighter future. Our mission is to provide secure, affordable, and supportive housing where women can find stability, regain confidence, and take meaningful steps toward independent living.
More than just a place to stay, Joycelyn’s House is a community built on compassion, dignity, and hope. We create an environment where women feel respected, encouraged, and empowered to overcome life’s challenges while pursuing personal and professional growth.
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Back to School Giveaway – Free School Supplies & Backpacks!
It’s that time of year again — and we’re here to make sure every child starts the school year strong!
Join us for our Community Back 2 School Free Giveaway and help local students get the supplies they need to succeed. We’re excited to partner with Jordan’s Light Foundation, Inc. and Jocelyn’s House to support families in Powder Springs, Georgia, and surrounding areas.
📚 What’s Included:
Free backpacks for kids
Free school supplies
Fun activities and prizes
Food, music & community fun
🗓️ Event Details:
Date: Sunday, July 26th, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 6800 Factory Shoals Rd SW Mableton, GA 30126
✨ Let’s make back to school season stress-free and full of smiles! Bring your family, invite your friends, and help spread the word about this free school supply drive for local students.
👉 Don’t miss out — sign up now and be part of our mission to support education, strengthen our community, and give every child the tools they need to succeed.
📞 For more info, call us at 404-934-5566
Why We Exist
Because too many girls are told their circumstances define them.
Because becoming a mother young or growing up without financial support shouldn’t mean giving up on your future.
Because one woman’s strength can light the way for generations.
Joycelyn’s House exists to break generational cycles of poverty, dependence, and silence.
We are here to give young women the tools, knowledge, and support they need to stand on their own and rise.
We exist because when one woman is empowered, an entire future changes.
