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“You can’t help everyone, but you can help someone”: How Doosan Bobcat is Building Brighter Futures
For the team at Doosan Bobcat, "giving back" isn't just a line in a corporate handbook; it’s about getting their hands dirty to build a foundation for mothers and children facing homelessness. Chanda Cardwell, Angela Kyler and Dorian Ward head Doosan Bobcat’s support for the mothers and children…
One Hour a Week, a Lifetime of Change
For Home of Hope volunteers, one hour in Kids Club may seem insignificant, but Jim Gibbons has learned that this hour can mean the world to children seeking love, healing and stability. Jim first experienced the benefits of mentorship in his own life as a young boy. After…
The humble handyman: Home of Hope volunteer and former board member David Ehrhardt reflects on 12 years of service
Every week for the past couple of years, a common sight for Home of Hope’s residents has been a quiet, polite man — tool bag in hand — making small repairs around campus. Whatever was needed, from changing light bulbs to repairing a broken door to fixing a…
Making a Splash for Families in Crisis: The Realtors Behind NAMAR’s Splash of Hope 5k
As a police officer tracking down violent criminals, it could have been easy for Jonathan Crego to focus on the next case or big bust. But his experiences on the job inspired him to chase charity instead. From 2014 to 2021, Jonathan served as a DeKalb County police…
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…