SHAPING ATLANTA’S FUTURE TOGETHER

 “The mission of Gateway Center is to connect people experiencing homelessness with the support necessary to become self-sufficient.”

Gateway Center would like to cordially invite you to attend our 14^th Annual Human Clay event as we celebrate 21 years of proudly serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Atlanta.

The name Human Clay derives from a line in The Novels of Balzac by French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac which states:

“And a conviction brings a salient indefinable beauty into faces made of the commonest human clay.”

We are proud to announce that Gateway Center’s 14th Annual Human Clay Event will be held in person at The Foundry at Puritan Mill on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

For over two decades, Gateway Center has been a driving force for progress and possibility, serving as a beacon of hope for approximately 5,000 individuals each year. Our vision comes to life by creating pathways for our guests to rebuild their lives and by fostering partnerships that inspire our entire community to take an active role in creating transformational opportunities for those we serve.

As we connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to stable housing and sustainable income, we invite all of Atlanta to unite with a shared purpose, embracing the mindset of Everybody Vs. Homelessness. Together, we can break down barriers, uplift our most vulnerable neighbors, and build a stronger, more compassionate city – because shaping Atlanta’s future is a collective effort.

“The mission of Gateway Center is to connect people experiencing homelessness with the support necessary to become self-sufficient.”

Gateway Center continues to deliver programs and services through partnerships that are designed to provide a collective impact approach to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in transitioning to stable housing.

Auctioneer – Jordan Campbell 

Gateway Center is excited to announce that Jordan Campbell will return as our Auctioneer for Human Clay 2026. Born is his native Scotland, he excels in engaging audiences in a professional and interactive fashion. An award-winning Event & TV Host, Emcee, and Auctioneer, Jordan loves connecting with guests in a professional and lively fashion. He is passionate about getting on stage and creating a memorable rapport with audiences while truly captivating the crowd. Jordan’s charismatic and engaging personality allows his events to be lively, entertaining, fun, and professional. He is on a passionate mission to help raise revenues for non-profits while elevating their impact as they seek to change lives and make a difference in community. Jordan loves to support the causes closest to his heart, and he is driven to help them succeed in carrying out their missions. He is proud to support these wonderful nonprofits and aims to resonate their mission with guests at every event, so as to maximize the occasion and to truly engage their communities. Gateway Center is excited to have Jordan as our Auctioneer for Human Clay!

We encourage you to learn more about Gateway Center by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and by attending Human Clay – Shaping Atlanta’s Future Together at The Foundry at Puritan Mill on Thursday, September 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

We invite you to support our cause by attending our event and by making a sponsorship commitment. If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact the Resource Development Department at fundraising@gatewayctr.org. Please see the following Sponsorship Levels and Commitment Form.

Tickets can be purchased here.