The Central Night Shelter opened on January 14, 1981. It was housed in the fourth-floor gymnasium of the Central Presbyterian Church but run by an ecumenical group of volunteers concerned about the growing problem of homelessness in Atlanta. Originally serving men, women, and children, Central Night Shelter has evolved into a winter night shelter for approximately 90-100 men, located jointly in the gymnasium of the Central Presbyterian Church (capacity 65-70) and the Church Hall of the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (capacity of 25-30). The is governed by an ecumenical group of volunteers, directed by Ana Bailie, a member of the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and supported by the staffs of Central and the Shrine. The shelter is open seven nights a week, beginning at 7 PM EST, from November 1 to March 31 and offers its guests a hot meal, a warm safe place to spend the night, medical and foot care, and the fellowship of caring volunteers.