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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…
Are You Guilty…?
ARE YOU GUILTY… Of Judging What Homelessness Looks Like? Take a good look around the inside of your car. Now imagine living in it with 3 young children. I know of a young lady who lived this way for almost 3 months. Her kids never missed a day…
Single mom discovers new hope, new extended family
When COVID-19 hit, Michelle found herself in a bleak situation. “I had people who were under contract just say, ‘I lost my job or whatever, and I can’t do this deal,’” explained the realtor and single mom. “I literally got down to $100 in my account. I was…
Finding Hope: How a young mom learns to thrive
Earlier this year we featured a story on a young mother of two, LaToya, who had been living in hotel rooms or her car for over a year (you can read her story here). LaToya was frustrated with life and wanted more for herself, her young son, and…
Meet our Kids: Lydia, Age 7
Watch to see a glimpse into why we do what we do. Here Lydia, age 7, tells about her experience at Home of Hope and her newfound bravery and hope for the future.
Young mom overcomes setbacks, finds business success
She was pregnant and incarcerated. Schylundye, a former pre-med student at Georgia State University, was in a tough spot and her life felt hopeless. A difficult gallbladder surgery while 20 weeks pregnant caused further complications. “The medical help wasn’t great there [in prison], and I was very close…
Home of Hope Featured on WSB-TV
Did you catch us on WSB-TV's People 2 People? They featured us last month, showing how Home of Hope has supported moms and kids during the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here to watch the segment and hear how we've helped one of our moms get back on her feet.