Portal of Commencement
Midpoint Shelter, Inc
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(Describe when you were founded, the most important thing your company does, what you care most about, and what sets you apart from similar businesses.)
Portal of Commencement Midpoint Shelter, Inc is family-owned and operated in Ellenwood Ga, GA. Since opening in 2006, we’ve treated every customer like they were a part of our family. Other companies may offer similar services, but our services come with a personal touch.
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Us
Beyond shelter—toward independence.
Mission:
At Portal of Commencement Midpoint Shelter, Inc. (POCMS), we are devoted to creating meaningful, lasting impact through compassion and service. Our mission is to deliver exceptional human services with integrity, empathy, and excellence—fostering a culture of genuine care and trust. We strive to be the most compassionate and reliable partner to the families and communities we serve, ensuring every interaction uplifts, empowers, and inspires hope for a brighter future.
Vision:
To inspire hope and promote health, wellness, and self-sufficiency among motivated, economically disadvantaged families—guiding them through a rewarding journey of growth and transition built on compassion, best practices, and lasting empowerment.
Board of Directors:
The POCMS Board of Directors is a dedicated group of appointed and elected leaders who collectively guide and govern the organization’s mission and operations. Serving as the highest governing authority within POCMS, the board is responsible for establishing strategic direction, developing broad organizational policies, and ensuring the continued integrity and effectiveness of all programs and services.
Their duties include the selection, evaluation, and approval of appropriate compensation for the Executive Director, as well as maintaining accountability to stakeholders for the organization’s overall performance. In addition, the Board actively participates in the annual Strategic Planning Process, ensuring the long-term sustainability, transparency, and impact of the organization.
Background:
Portal of Commencement Midpoint Shelter, Inc. (POCMS) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
established in 2013 by a group of compassionate community leaders in Metro Atlanta. From its inception,
the organization has focused on supporting individuals and families experiencing, at risk of, or recovering
from homelessness. In its early years, POCMS offered transitional housing, job referrals, and
peer-supported home assistance programs to help families regain stability.
By 2015, POCMS expanded its mission with the creation of the Blessing Bag Outreach,
a weekly initiative providing meals and essential items to hundreds of unhoused individuals
throughout Atlanta. As the need for community-based services grew, POCMS broadened its efforts
to address disparities caused by homelessness and displacement, emphasizing prevention,
housing, workforce development, and supportive care.
Entering its seventh year, the organization introduced the Service Delivery Quality Assurance (SDQA) program—a structured approach to ensure excellence in all service areas. This initiative strengthened POCMS’s ability to provide consistent, high-quality support to the communities served.
Today, POCMS proudly continues its outreach and programming across Georgia and Louisiana, integrating comprehensive housing and literacy services that enhance the overall well-being of families.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to building on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families, and communities—improving health, wellness, and quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based service. Our vision is to offer an unforgettable experience as the most caring and trusted partner in human services, helping every participant move toward stability, empowerment, and lasting success.
Together, through teamwork, dedication, and empathy, we continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
