Café 458

Café 458 is a free restaurant that has been serving homeless persons since 1988.  Located in the heart of the Martin Luther King Jr. historical district, the cafe provides physical nourishment and empowerment to homeless individuals who are trying to change their lives and get off the streets.  Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing faculty member Ann Connor, MSN, RN, FNP, served as Chair of the Board of Directors and has played an important role in the cafe.  She was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as an Atlanta Health Care Hero for the work with Café 458.

Ann and her husband, A.B. Short (Office of Service Learning Board Member), coordinated an emergency night shelter that was not set up to address the long-term needs or life changes for those being served.  It was out of this desire to assist people on the streets who were ready to make life changes that Café 458 was born.  The staff and social service providers work to help guests achieve the sense of accomplishment and empowerment necessary to make lasting, positive life changes.

Visit Café 458: http://www.samhouse.org/sam/