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Living a life of service – meet the Vanderpool family
There are only so many hours in the day. And life has a way of filling up those hours. So why spend time volunteering? For the Vanderpool family - dad Mark, mom Cheryl, and kids Zion, Immanuel and Seriah - volunteering is a way to live out the…
Baking for a cause – Pink Confetti Bakery
From coffee cake to crispy treats, one local bakery has helped to bring hope to the community in a time where hope has often been in short supply. Started by sisters Summer (age 10) and Presley (age 12), along with help from their mom Ashley and cousin Katie…
Meet Tony Tanksley!
Meet Tony Tanksley! He’s our director of finance and is celebrating seven years on our team. Learn more about Tony and what he loves about working at Home of Hope. How did you first hear about Home of Hope? I heard about Home of Hope via Maureen Kornowa…
Meet Maureen Kornowa!
Get to know Maureen Kornowa, executive director here at Home of Hope, since 2014. How did you first hear about Home of Hope? In 2014, this facility was Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. I was approached by the then-Board Chairman Brand Morgan to come out to tour the campus. I…
Meet Angie Moon!
Say hi to Angie Moon! She’s our residential advisor and child advocate, and she’s celebrating 10 years at Home of Hope this year! Get to know her better: How did you first hear about Home of Hope? The age-old responding to an employment ad! I wanted to continue…
Mary’s story
Recently, one of our moms, Adrian, shared her experience with us. Adrian’s best friend Mary fills us in on how they came to be at Home of Hope. This is her story, in her own words. "I’m from Chicago and it was getting too bad with all the…
Adrian’s story
One of our moms recently shared her experience with us. Here is Adrian’s story, in her own words. "I was 14 when I had my first child. I'm now 35 years old and have three children: 21, 9 and 6. Me and my best friend, Mary, we live…
Get ready for the 2021 Sip & Swine BBQ Festival
Spring is on its way, and with it the 6th Annual Sip & Swine BBQ Festival! This last year has involved its fair share of challenges, but Sip & Swine is a good time for a good cause, and we just can’t wait. All proceeds from this event…
Thank you, Jackson EMC
Good news: last month, the Jackson EMC Foundation awarded a $15,000 grant to Home of Hope. “While COVID has the whole world stopped, Home of Hope has never closed its door to children and families in need. With the help of Operation Round Up and the Jackson EMC…
Recent retiree gives and serves to see life change
Last November, Doug Meyer and his business partner sold their local group of childcare centers. What does he do now that he’s retired? He serves on the board at Home of Hope and keeps up with maintenance responsibilities across the campus. Doug joined the board three years ago…