Stories of Hope
It’s Not a Shelter; It’s a Home
Meet Sophia, a mother of two young children. Sophia’s story isn’t her own. But it’s one we hear often at Home of Hope. She represents the young, scared and tired moms who walk through Home of Hope’s doors, the ones brave enough to say, “No more.” For years,…
Ten Years of Growth: Checking in with Kanesha
Almost 10 years after leaving Home of Hope, Kanesha is looking back at how far she’s come since she first walked through the doors. “I had my first son at 15,” Kanesha shared. “A lot of the things that I should have learned as a teenager while at…
From Homeless to Hopeful: How Christina Rebuilt Her Life with Home of Hope
There is hope for all of us. While you might need a hand getting there, accomplishment could be just around the corner. Born in Bronx, New York, Christina moved to the metro Atlanta area in 2004. The now 33 year-old is a mom to a four year-old and…
To a Home of Her Own: Sara’s Incredible Success Story
She did it! Through determination, hard work and discipline, Sara is now in permanent housing after graduating from Home of Hope. When Sara was admitted into Home of Hope in October of 2022, she applied to get on a local housing authority list. She was told it would…
2023 Annual Report
2023 was a great year – thanks to amazing supporters, fans and advocates like you! Because of your kindness and generosity, women and children here in Gwinnett have had their lives changed for the better. We're so grateful for your help in ending homelessness two generations at a…
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.…
Room to prosper: Alexia’s story of hope
It’s not easy raising a little boy all by yourself. And despite a difficult past, 25-year-old Alexia isn’t feeling alone anymore since moving to Home of Hope this summer. “When I came to Home of Hope, I was leaving a domestic violence shelter. I needed to be closer…
Family discovers fresh start at Home of Hope
Eight years ago, if you told Kanesha Jackson about the life she has now, she might not have believed you. “I never thought I would be here,” said this mom of four boys. “Especially not with this fiancée who my boys love. I would never have thought we…
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…