In parts of Atlanta, people are trying to survive day to day, figuring out where to sleep, how to eat, and how to get through another night. Many are carrying addiction, trauma, and long histories of being let down. Most are doing it alone.
Comprehensive Community Services exists so they don’t have to.
Who We Are
We spend our time in the communities we serve. Not passing through, but showing up consistently. We learn names, remember stories, and build trust over time.
We care about whole communities. At the same time, we give particular attention to people who are hardest to reach, especially women involved in street-based sex work. In those spaces, trust is not automatic. It has to be earned.
How We Work
We do not begin with a program. We begin with a relationship.
That means listening more than talking, not rushing people into decisions, and respecting their pace even when progress is slow or uncertain. Our work draws from motivational interviewing and the Stages of Change, but in practice, it is simple. We walk with people as they decide what needs to change and how they want to move forward.
Some people move quickly. Others take years. We stay.
What We Do
Because of that foundation, support can actually take root.
When people are ready, we help with practical next steps. This often includes hands-on navigation through systems that can be difficult to access alone, such as:
- obtaining identification or replacing lost documents
- accessing healthcare and recovery programs
- applying for housing
- connecting to employment opportunities
- being a consistent point of contact when someone needs help
We also create space for people to gather through meals, outreach, and time together. Moments where someone is not treated like a problem to solve, but as a person who belongs.
Our Philosophy
We have learned this over time.
People rarely change because a resource is available. They take meaningful steps when they feel supported enough to try.
Real change is relational, not transactional.
History
Comprehensive Community Services was founded in May 2019, building on outreach that began in 2017 along Fulton Industrial Blvd.
What started as consistent presence in one area has grown into a broader effort to serve marginalized communities across Atlanta.
Key milestones include:
- 2019 — Began formal outreach and received 501(c)(3) status
- 2020 — Launched a mobile outreach unit (“The Nest”) and provided meals to at-risk students during COVID-19
- 2020 — Introduced the Client Journal to support client-directed growth
- 2022 — Opened transitional housing through the “Birdhouse”
Each step has expanded our ability to walk alongside people as they work toward stability on their own terms.
Our Team
Nikki Reeves serves as Director of Operations and leads volunteer coordination. Her work is shaped by years of hands-on experience with vulnerable populations, including time in the Virgin Islands and with Serenity’s Steps, the predecessor to CCS. She brings a steady, relational approach to both team leadership and client care.
Leroy Lamar focuses on relationship-building, program development, and organizational direction. His background includes working with youth through Young Life and serving in pastoral leadership, where he developed a strong foundation in mentoring and guiding people through life transitions.
Together, they lead CCS with a shared commitment to presence, trust, and long-term support.