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Three decades of board leadership: Long-time board member Lever Stewart reflects on Home of Hope’s history
He never really planned it this way. “I’ve served on a lot of nonprofit boards. Usually, your service period comes and goes,” said Lever Stewart, a board member at Home of Hope for just over 30 years. “This is the only board I’ve served on anywhere near this…
Celebrate Home of Hope’s 35th Anniversary with us!
2022 is sure to be an exciting year – we're celebrating 35 years of transforming children's lives! Watch this video to hear from Home of Hope's Executive Director, Maureen Kornowa, about what you can look forward to as we celebrate our 35th anniversary.
Don’t miss our second annual Characters for Christmas event!
The holiday season is finally here, and we’re getting ready to spread some cheer with Characters for Christmas! Characters for Christmas started last year as a COVID-friendly way to bring some extra special holiday magic to our community, all while helping a great cause – and we’re so…
Best friends find a fresh start at Home of Hope
Sometimes it really is all about who you know. And having a community of cheerleaders rooting for your success? It’s a game changer. Just ask best friends Mary and Adrian. “We’re both single parents trying to do the right thing, trying to have a good relationship with God…
Meet Eric Williams!
He’s our lead resident advisor and a long-time Home of Hope team member. In fact, he’s been part of the Home of Hope family since 2005. Keep reading to learn more about Eric! (You can also watch Executive Director Maureen Kornowa interview Eric here.) What’s your role at…
Say hello to Ashley Turner!
Ashley is one of our residential advisors and is celebrating two years on our team. Get to know Ashley and what she loves about working at Home of Hope. How did you first hear about Home of Hope? I heard about Home of Hope through one of my…
Gwinnett Church is “FOR Home of Hope”
Talking about it is easy, but actions speak louder than words. What does it look like to truly serve? Rachel Spain is a part of Gwinnett Church, and if you live in Gwinnett County or the surrounding area, you’ve likely seen or heard their slogan, “FOR GWINNETT.” “As…
Choosing better: Lexus’s journey
She’s twenty years old, expecting her third child, and has no family to rely on. To say her journey to Home of Hope has been challenging would be an understatement. “I was in foster care as a baby. Because of my mom’s drug problem, I had cocaine in…
Say hi to Bridgette Fredrick!
Bridgette is our food service coordinator and keeps our guests well fed, ensuring mealtimes run smoothly. She’s been a big part of our team since 2009 — always willing to help out as needed — and she wouldn’t want to work anywhere else! For Bridgette, food is just…
Meet Michele Barbee!
Michele is our overnight residential advisor who keeps things running smoothly at night. Coming into her ninth year with Home of Hope, this bingo lover and grandmother of four has a passion for working with kids. It’s what drew her to Home of Hope in the first place.…