Shrine’s Enduring Outreach
The Atlanta Homeward Choir was greeted with a standing ovation after entertaining some 200 people. The robust and raw voices blended to fill the barrel ceiling sanctuary of The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Spirituals and Broadway hits sung by this choir of seven, wearing lilac shirts and black pants, got people out of their seats, swaying and clapping. Pittsburgh native Tyran Austin sings a solo as the choir performs their rendition of “I’m So Glad". After the hour and a half show, while the crowd was still leaving, the choir members changed out of their shirts and pulled their wheeled bags up Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to claim their beds for the night at the Central Night Shelter.
Christmas At The White House
ATLANTA -- They sing with gusto and joy. And then, they return to the streets. The Atlanta Homeward Choir is one of the few of its kind in the country. The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Music Director Donal Noonan started the choir after driving to work and seeing the city's homeless on the streets everyday. He realized they were always waiting and he wanted to give them...
Atlanta Homeward Choir Received City of Atlanta Proclamation
We just had an amazing time at City Hall. All the guys sang their hearts out and were given a proclamation by City Hall declaring today, December 18, 2013 a day to recognize the efforts put forth to combat homelessness in Atlanta by the Catholic Shrine and the Atlanta Homeward Choir.... We are beyond happy!
Shrine’s Enduring Outreach
The Atlanta Homeward Choir was greeted with a standing ovation after entertaining some 200 people. The robust and raw voices blended to fill the barrel ceiling sanctuary of The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Spirituals and Broadway hits sung by this choir of seven, wearing lilac shirts and black pants, got people out of their seats, swaying and clapping. Pittsburgh native Tyran Austin sings a solo as the choir performs their rendition of “I’m So Glad". After the hour and a half show, while the crowd was still leaving, the choir members changed out of their shirts and pulled their wheeled bags up Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to claim their beds for the night at the Central Night Shelter.
Christmas At The White House
ATLANTA -- They sing with gusto and joy. And then, they return to the streets. The Atlanta Homeward Choir is one of the few of its kind in the country. The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Music Director Donal Noonan started the choir after driving to work and seeing the city's homeless on the streets everyday. He realized they were always waiting and he wanted to give them...
Atlanta Homeward Choir Received City of Atlanta Proclamation
We just had an amazing time at City Hall. All the guys sang their hearts out and were given a proclamation by City Hall declaring today, December 18, 2013 a day to recognize the efforts put forth to combat homelessness in Atlanta by the Catholic Shrine and the Atlanta Homeward Choir.... We are beyond happy!
Homeless Group Wows Audience Singing As A Choir
Homeless Group Wows Audience Singing As A Choir
If you would like to volunteer in some way, feel free to join by contacting us at:
1-404-721-1369
Volunteer With Us
If you would like to volunteer in some way, feel free to join by contacting us at:
1-404-721-1369
Volunteer With Us
Our Support
We are grateful for our sponsors, volunteers and support team. Special thanks to The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Central Night Shelter whose support help make our events a success. We also sincerely appreciate donations from friends near and far. We also recognize and thank our members for their hard work and dedication to fulfill their dreams homeward.
Our Support
We are grateful for our sponsors, volunteers and support team. Special thanks to The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Central Night Shelter whose support help make our events a success. We also sincerely appreciate donations from friends near and far. We also recognize and thank our members for their hard work and dedication to fulfill their dreams homeward.
News and Events
2024-2025 Choir Season
Next
Event
Thu, Dec 05AtlantaDec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMAtlanta, Atlanta, GA, USAJoin us as we gather Home for the Holidays to kick off the holiday season to support the work of The Atlanta Homeward Choir!
Thu, Nov 30AtlantaNov 30, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMAtlanta, Atlanta, GA, USAJoin us as we gather Home for the Holidays to kick off the holiday season to support the work of The Atlanta Homeward Choir.
Sun, Dec 11AtlantaDec 11, 2022, 5:00 PMAtlanta, 48 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USAThe Atlanta Homeward Choir & The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception are delighted to invite you, your family and friends to the 10th Anniversary of Christmas on the Hill at the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 5pm
Thu, Dec 01Location is TBDDec 01, 2022, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation is TBDJoin us as we gather Home for the Holidays to kick off the holiday season to support the work of The Atlanta Homeward Choir
Past
Events
The Atlanta Downtown Alliance, The GSU Choral Union and the Atlanta Homeward Choir join together for
Caroling in the Park
Woodruff Park, Downtown Atlanta.
Monday December 9, 2019
3:30pm-5pm
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Join our men's choir
Challenge the Stats
Impact Atlanta Concert
Feb. 23, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Join our women's choir
Celebrate black history month concert
Feb. 24, 2019 - 4:00 PM
News
Homeless, GSU choirs bring harmony to the streets
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Homeward Choir came together with the Georgia State University Choral Union to sing Christmas carols to raise awareness of homelessness as well as spread holiday joy.
Shrine’s Enduring Outreach
The Atlanta Homeward Choir was greeted with a standing ovation after entertaining some 200 people. The robust and raw voices blended to fill the barrel ceiling sanctuary of The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Spirituals and Broadway hits sung by this choir of seven, wearing lilac shirts and black pants, got people out of their seats, swaying and clapping. Pittsburgh native Tyran Austin sings a solo as the choir performs their rendition of “I’m So Glad". After the hour and a half show, while the crowd was still leaving, the choir members changed out of their shirts and pulled their wheeled bags up Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to claim their beds for the night at the Central Night Shelter.
ATLANTA— Purposeful singing. Social engagement. Thinking beyond ourselves. That’s the essence of the upcoming collaborative concert with the Georgia State University Choral Union and the Atlanta Homeward Choir on March 23rd. Led by Associate Director of Choirs, Dr. Joy Meade, the Choral Union teams up with the Atlanta Homeward Choir for a special spring concert, “The Road Home” at the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Christmas At The White House
ATLANTA -- They sing with gusto and joy. And then, they return to the streets. The Atlanta Homeward Choir is one of the few of its kind in the country. The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Music Director Donal Noonan started the choir after driving to work and seeing the city's homeless on the streets everyday. He realized they were always waiting and he wanted to give them...
other events:
Atlanta Homeward Choir Received City of Atlanta Proclamation
We just had an amazing time at City Hall. All the guys sang their hearts out and were given a proclamation by City Hall declaring today, December 18, 2013 a day to recognize the efforts put forth to combat homelessness in Atlanta by the Catholic Shrine and the Atlanta Homeward Choir.... We are beyond happy!
Our Support
We are grateful for our sponsors, volunteers and support team. Special thanks to The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Central Night Shelter whose support help make our events a success. We also sincerely appreciate donations from friends near and far. We also recognize and thank our members for their hard work and dedication to fulfill their dreams homeward.
Homeless Group Wows Audience Singing As A Choir
Volunteer With Us
If you would like to volunteer in some way, feel free to join by contacting us at:
1-404-721-1369
Atlanta Homeward Choir Received City of Atlanta Proclamation
We just had an amazing time at City Hall. All the guys sang their hearts out and were given a proclamation by City Hall declaring today, December 18, 2013 a day to recognize the efforts put forth to combat homelessness in Atlanta by the Catholic Shrine and the Atlanta Homeward Choir.... We are beyond happy!
Our Support
We are grateful for our sponsors, volunteers and support team. Special thanks to The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Central Night Shelter whose support help make our events a success. We also sincerely appreciate donations from friends near and far. We also recognize and thank our members for their hard work and dedication to fulfill their dreams homeward.
MEDIA BITES & LINKS
During the holidays, our family always looks forward to welcoming guests from across the country and throughout the world to the White House.
December 21, 2015
"I have witnessed the amount of people in the community who came together to make this happen," Noonan said, referring to donations that poured in to pay for plane tickets, hotel rooms, food and clothes. "It's almost faith affirming. There's so much good in the world."
meet the homeward choir
Award winning story by Jaye Watson
December, 2013