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Filling Tables, Filling Hearts: Ron & Ruth Davis’ Passion for Giving Back
For many, homelessness is an unseen or overlooked issue, but when Ruth and Ron Davis heard about Home of Hope, they realized homelessness was rampant in their own community. Now, they’re committed to spreading the word about Home of Hope. “When I first became involved with Home of…
Stepping Up to Share Hope
“Regardless of your negative situation — be it homelessness, depression or something else — when you’re in that negative headspace, it feels almost impossible to get out. But organizations like Home of Hope remind you it’s not permanent.” This statement by Home of Hope volunteer Jonathan Delgado sums…
Christmas, Charity and Community: How Christmas Trees Are Changing Lives at Home of Hope
Before Craig Cothern started selling Christmas trees to support local charities, he grew up watching his father model generosity in the Christmas season. “My dad would go out the week before Christmas. He didn’t really say anything about what he was doing, but one year, he took me…
A Place of Peace: One Mom’s New Beginning at Home of Hope
For mothers struggling to find stability for their families, one former Home of Hope mom has a simple message: “It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to ask for help.” After Whitney left an unhealthy relationship, she was looking for a stable place for herself and her…
Welcome Home of Hope’s New Director of Finance
“Whatever your gifts are, you can make a mark that can't be erased for individuals and families.” This is the deeply-held belief of Eric Griffin. Eric has spent decades in corporate America with roles and responsibilities in accounting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls and more. A few years…
Spreading Joy, Sharing Hope: One Donor’s Mission to Serve Her Community
Community change is a group effort — something that Leigh Ann Paugh knows firsthand. Leigh Ann and her family moved back to North Georgia in 2013 where Leigh Ann connected with the Chateau Elan community and two donors with strong ties to Home of Hope. “[Home of Hope…
Ten Years of Growth: Checking in with Kanesha
Almost 10 years after leaving Home of Hope, Kanesha is looking back at how far she’s come since she first walked through the doors. “I had my first son at 15,” Kanesha shared. “A lot of the things that I should have learned as a teenager while at…
“What a Beautiful Thing to Support”: One Donor’s Commitment to Sharing Hope with Women across the Country
Kathleen Hall’s heart for women in need stretches from coast to coast. Kathleen was born and raised in Atlanta, but she’s explored different states across the United States while working as a travel agent. Wherever she’s lived, philanthropy has been a priority. In California, she connected with local…
From Maintenance Man to Mentor: One Volunteer’s Commitment to Empowering Local Families
Whether he’s taking down Christmas decorations or mentoring older children, Home of Hope volunteer Peter Rudnick is making a lasting impression on the families he serves. “Maureen and her team are providing life-changing opportunities for the families they take in,” Peter shared. “Whatever I can do to organize,…
A Decade of Donations:
Jim Ellis Automotive Group’s Partnership with Home of Hope At the Jim Ellis Automotive Group, philanthropy is a team effort. In the middle of their culture of giving is Rosanne Hallisey, the executive assistant to the vice president and the general managers of five Jim Ellis stores. She’s…