The Mad Housers - an Atlanta-based nonprofit group engaged in direct action to shelter the homeless

shelter - n.
1 something that covers or protects; protection, or place affording protection, as from the elements or danger.
2 the state of being covered or protected; protection; refuge
--vt. to provide shelter or refuge for; protect
--vi. to find protection or refuge

MAD HOUSERS Inc. is an Atlanta-based non-profit corporation engaged in charitable work, research and education. Our charter outlines our goals and purposes:

To provide shelter for homeless individuals and families regardless of race, creed, national origin, gender, religion, or age.
To develop low income housing for people in need of housing.
To help people develop the skills and knowledge for constructing and rehabilitating housing and shelter.
To increase the quantity and to improve the quality of housing in the world.
To act, if necessary as an advocate for the homeless, to ensure that their moral and civil rights are protected.

The Mad Housers believe that if a person has a secure space from which to operate, they are much more capable of finding the resources to help themselves.

News

Benefit:On Sunday, February 17th, there will be a benefit for the Mad Housers and Veterans for Peace at PushPush Theater, in downtown Decatur. We will be showing When I came Home, a documentary about homeless veterans in America, followed by a Q&A session with the film's producer and a talk with the Housers. $5-$15 suggested donation at the door. See you there! (PS: Here's a flyer to put up. Bring your friends!)
The Mad Housers are being shown at Gallery 210 in University of Missouri St. Louis. The show, "Urgent Shelter", features four structures: a Low Rider, a Global Village Shelter, a paraSITE, and an Electroland "Urban Nomad". If you're in St. Louis between February 7 and May 31, be sure to catch this fascinating and informative exhibit!
Some recent changes to our website! First, we've moved our photos to a Flickr group. Second, check out our vastly improved construction section!
All the Mad Housers news that's fit to print, and then some - check out our Summer 2007 newsletter!
Thanks to all the folks who came to the Mad Housers/Eyedrum Benefit!
Check out our latest location:
TWENTY YEARS OF MADNESS!
A good time was had by all the who showed up at the 20 year anniversary party at Manuel's Tavern. Photos soon - thank you for attending!