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Helping Gwinnett children and their moms find a home and hope
Why Sandra and Clyde Strickland chose to become Home of Hope supporters 20 years ago For Sandra Strickland and her husband Clyde, it all started with a chicken barbeque. In 2001, the first-ever golf tournament to benefit the then-named Gwinnett Children’s Shelter was in the works. The Stricklands…
Checking in: Lexus’s life after Home of Hope
Lexus, a young mom of three, recently graduated from Home of Hope and moved into her own apartment through a transitional housing nonprofit here in Gwinnett. Despite her difficult past, Lexus now has both hope for the future and plans to keep her life moving forward. Read on…
Young mom learns how to live a life she never thought possible
She was caught in an abusive relationship and had nowhere else to go. Nikki, her daughter and her son needed something more. So they moved from Las Vegas to Georgia where they found a safe space, temporarily, with her sister. “I was comfortable at my sister's house. I…
Checking in: life after Home of Hope
We recently checked in with Adrian to get an update on her and Mary since they’ve graduated from Home of Hope. Both Adrian and Mary and their children are living in transitional housing provided through local nonprofits - the last step to help them get ready for living…
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…