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If We Plant It, They Will Come!
Homelessness steals from families. It steals their stability and their peace of mind. It steals childhoods full of fun and happy memories. But at Home of Hope, we’re helping families leave homelessness — and hopelessness — in the past. This season, beautiful things are happening on our campus,…
“Home of Hope Means a Second Chance”: Checking In with Alexia
Before Home of Hope, Alexia felt very alone. “I was coming from a really unstable situation, including being in a domestic violence shelter, and I was trying to figure out how to move forward for myself and my son,” Alexia explained. “There was a lot of uncertainty and…
“My dream for Home of Hope”: How Ariyahna Sumler is Helping Families Thrive
“I didn’t know what I was signing up for.” When Ariyahna Sumler was looking for a job, she found Home of Hope and applied, without knowing much about the mission. Before she came in for an interview, she googled Home of Hope and found out the open position…
“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…