Welcome to Our World
Butterfly Village Independent Housing Program provides safe, structured, and supportive transitional housing for adults experiencing being unhoused throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
We believe homelessness is a circumstance—not an identity. Through housing, education, accountability, and compassionate support, we help residents build the confidence and skills needed to move toward permanent independence.
Safety
A clean, stable, respectful place to call home.
Training
Employment readiness, goal setting, and community resources.
Transformation
Helping residents transition from being unhoused/homeless to independence.
Mission
Butterfly Village Independent Housing Program is dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and stability for adults ages 35 and older who have experienced being unhoused for six months or longer throughout Metro Atlanta.
Our mission is to provide a safe, structured, and judgment-free environment where individuals are empowered to rebuild their lives through education, personal responsibility, community engagement, and life skills development.
Like the butterfly's transformation, we believe change is possible when people are provided safety, encouragement, accountability, and the tools necessary to become self-sufficient.
Butterfly Village is more than housing—it is a place of restoration, growth, and new beginnings.
Why Work With Us
- Fully Furnished Housing
- Safe Living Environment
- Independent Living Skills
- Financial Literacy Classes
- Employment Readiness
- Resource Navigation
- Goal Planning
- Community Connections
About Us
Restoring Lives One Person at a Time
Butterfly Village Independent Housing Program was created to bridge the gap between unhoused and permanent housing.
Our program offers more than a place to stay.
We offer a structured environment where individuals receive encouragement, education, accountability, and access to community resources while rebuilding their lives.
Our Vision
To become one of Metro Atlanta's premier independent housing programs by providing supportive services that empower residents to become productive, confident, and independent members of the community.
Our Philosophy
At Butterfly Village, we recognize that homelessness does not define a person's future.
Our responsibility is to provide temporary housing, structure, education, encouragement, and community partnerships that support each resident's journey toward self-sufficiency.
Every resident is treated with:
- Dignity
- Respect
- Compassion
- Accountability
Our Motto
Safety. Training. Transformation.
Leadership
Meet Our Founder
Ilyasah Simpson, MSW
Founder & Executive Director
With over 20 years of leadership in housing, behavioral health, social services, and community development, Ilyasah Simpson has dedicated her career to helping vulnerable populations achieve stability, independence, and hope.
She has successfully managed multimillion-dollar supportive housing programs, developed innovative community initiatives, supervised multidisciplinary teams, and built strategic partnerships with government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
"True transformation begins when people are given the opportunity to believe in themselves again."
