Lowndes Associated
Ministries to People Inc.

Established in 1984, LAMP provides comprehensive support services and innovative housing solutions that help put people on the path to a home.
We serve those who are experiencing homelessness and living in Lowndes, Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Lanier and Tift counties.

Light The Way Home For South Georgia Families

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Message from Executive Director:

Welcome to Lowndes Associated Ministries to People, Inc. (LAMP)—where compassion, community, and commitment come together to provide hope and stability for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across South Georgia.

Under the leadership of Executive Director Yurshema Flanders, now in her ninth year and the longest-serving Executive Director in LAMP’s history, our organization continues to shine as a beacon of resilience and care. For more than 40 years, LAMP has worked tirelessly to ensure that every person we serve has the opportunity to rebuild their life with dignity and purpose.

2023 marked a pivotal year with the launch of Lunch at LAMP, created after the closure of the Valdosta Soup Kitchen to ensure that no one in our community would go without a daily meal.

In 2024, we completed renovations to our Day Center, including a new computer lab that empowers residents and community members to conduct job searches, build resumes, and take important steps toward employment. We also enhanced our dining hall, Jessie’s Place, improving efficiency and expanding our ability to serve nutritious meals in a warm and welcoming environment.

2025 has been a year of tremendous growth and perseverance. Through our partnership with Legacy Behavioral Health, a licensed therapist is now onsite once a week, ensuring accessible mental health support for our residents. We also proudly launched our Youth Rapid Rehousing Program, designed to help young adults ages 18–24 transition from homelessness to independence through stable housing, life-skills support, and individualized case management.

Meanwhile, Lunch at LAMP continues to grow in response to community need following the closure of the QUOLA Soup Kitchen.

Even amidst the loss of key federal grants supporting our Emergency Shelter for Families with Children and Street Outreach programs, LAMP has not wavered. These critical services continue uninterrupted thanks to the dedication of our staff, the strength of our partnerships, and the generosity of our supporters.

As we look ahead to 2026, LAMP stands stronger than ever—guided by compassion, driven by purpose, and sustained by community. With your support, we will continue Lighting the Way Home for our neighbors across Lowndes, Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Lanier, and Tift counties—one family, one meal, and one success story at a time.