Stories of Hope

Real life stories of our shared efforts to move young families out of the cycle of homelessness and hopelessness in Gwinnett County.

From Gala Guest to Game Changer

What started as a fun evening out with friends quickly transformed into a life-changing journey for Lacey. A friend invited Lacey O’Keefe to attend the Home of Hope Gala for the first time in 2021. “I had no idea what to expect when we went to the gala,”…

A Decade of BBQ and Blessings

Gwinnett County’s favorite barbecue festival started with a question. It all began when Jim Lloyd and his wife, Cindy, were sharing a meal with Home of Hope Executive Director Maureen Kornowa, and Jim asked, “Why don’t Cindy and I start a barbecue festival where 100% of the proceeds…

Fighting Homelessness One Pit Crew at a Time

From Christmas gifts to BBQ competitions, giving back is a priority for the Rick Hendrick Automotive teams. Michael Dinardi has been with the organization since 2013 and is the general manager of Rick Hendrick Buick GMC which services Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta. The relationship between Rick Hendrick…