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From Snacks to Acts of Kindness: Teens’ Vending Machines Transform Pocket Change into Consistent Donations.
A dollar and some change. This is the general price of a bag of chips or a can of soda, but it’s also a unique approach to giving back to our community. Young entrepreneurs Matthew and Sara Huang found a way to combine their desire to learn core…
Lights, Camera, Compassion
Autumn Bailey-Ford’s journey is one of resilience and love. Step into the inspiring narrative of a film producer turned advocate for struggling moms and families. Autumn is a seasoned and accomplished film producer who has been awarded a number of accolades including being named the BronzLens Women’s Superstar…
Home of Hope Welcomes Film Producer Autumn Bailey-Ford and Legal Expert Jim Joedecke to Board of Directors
Gwinnett County, GA - Home of Hope, a leading nonprofit committed to ending the cycle of homelessness two generations at a time, proudly welcomes two new board members: Autumn Bailey-Ford and Jim Joedecke. Autumn Bailey-Ford is a passionate and seasoned producer in the film and television industry, known…
Q&A with New Board Member, Jim Joedecke
We sat down with new board member Jim Joedecke to learn a little more about his career, love for philanthropy and specifically his passion for Home of Hope! Get to know Jim below. Tell us about you. “I grew up in Katonah, New York. I graduated from Emory…
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Unseen Successes of Home of Hope
By: Carlie McMann Nonprofit work had always been in her genes – now more than ever. Teresa McHugh volunteered in the nonprofit world for around 28 years, seven of which she served on the board for the Ronald McDonald House in North Carolina. Mom to four, Teresa spent…
Life skills teacher empowers women to dismantle lies and embrace truth
She’s a mother of three, grandmother of five and has a tremendous love for animals. But many in the community know her as someone who helps people realize their own worth. Gail Peachey has served as a Life Skills Coach at Home of Hope for the last five…
Why I Give: Q&A With Longtime Donor Matt Hopkins
He’s been part of Home of Hope longer than our CEO. Current board member and long-time donor Matt Hopkins has experienced firsthand our transition from public to private and supported us every step of the way. He’s also co-founder and CEO of SEI Group, Inc. another Gwinnett-based organization.…
Financial educator with a heart for volunteering empowers single moms
For the last 23 years, Beatriz Mauersberg has worked for Money Management International, a nonprofit focused on helping clients overcome current and future challenges by giving them the education, tools and support they need to make it happen. Her role? Offering financial wellness education through online and in-person…
Home of Hope named a 2022 Best of Gwinnett winner
The results are in! For the ninth year in a row, Home of Hope has been named a Best of Gwinnett winner in the Family Services category. “Being a ‘Best of Gwinnett’ winner for nine years in a row is a very proud moment for Home of Hope…
To a Home of Their Own
Housing insecurity. It’s not as distant as you think. If circumstances were different, you could easily find yourself facing homelessness. That’s why Monica Pappas supports Home of Hope through volunteering for Sip & Swine. “I was a single mom for quite a few years. I had to learn…