Built for families caught in between.
Allies Way builds housing-stability pathways for families caught between crisis and permanent housing, especially families living in extended-stay motels.
Why we exist
Allies Way advances housing stability for families in crisis by meeting immediate needs and helping families navigate the path toward safe, stable housing.
Where we are going
We envision communities where families facing crisis are not left to navigate instability alone, and every family has access to safe shelter, nourishing food, and the support needed to move toward stable housing with dignity.
Our approach
Housing is the anchor
Food support, immediate help, and resource connections all serve one bigger goal: safe, stable housing.
We look at the whole family
Housing trouble rarely comes alone. Food, transportation, and income all matter, so we look at the whole household.
Support with respect
Families deserve help that respects their choices, strengths, and goals. We walk alongside them.
Metro Atlanta
We serve families in about 12 Metro Atlanta counties, and we will help families anywhere in Georgia. We are also building our presence in Florida.
- Metro Atlanta
- All of Georgia
- Florida, growing
Who we are
- Founded in 2020
- 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 84-3234923
- Based in Douglasville, Georgia
The people behind the work
Dr. Nytoyia Laughlin
Dr. Laughlin founded Allies Way and leads its strategy, programs, partnerships, and fundraising. With a background in public administration and human resources, she brings a systems-minded approach focused on accountability and real results for families.
India Windon
India leads the design and delivery of Allies Way's community programs. A health educator with over two decades of experience in event planning and community engagement, she is known for running large community efforts with dignity at the center.
Board of Directors
Shareena Jackson
Brings over a decade of experience in operations, risk management, and compliance, with a background in insurance leadership and governance.
Bryan Laughlin
Brings over two decades of leadership in military service, logistics, and operations, including nearly ten years with the United States Marine Corps.
Dominique Batts
A nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience strengthening housing systems and managing client-centered community programs.
Akilah McDaniel
A community advocate with a background in human services and real estate, focused on fair access to resources across Georgia.
LaConteau Williams
An award-winning marketing and communications executive with over eleven years supporting nonprofit and community organizations.
Supported by
We are grateful to the companies, foundations, and schools that have supported our work.
- Amazon Community Fund
- Whole Foods Market
- Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation
- PepsiCo
- Schneider
- 4imprint One by One
- Kennesaw State University School of Social Work