For mothers struggling to find stability for their families, one former Home of Hope mom has a simple message: “It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to ask for help.” After Whitney left an unhealthy relationship, she was looking for a stable place for herself and her…

“Whatever your gifts are, you can make a mark that can't be erased for individuals and families.” This is the deeply-held belief of Eric Griffin. Eric has spent decades in corporate America with roles and responsibilities in accounting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls and more. A few years…

Kathleen Hall’s heart for women in need stretches from coast to coast. Kathleen was born and raised in Atlanta, but she’s explored different states across the United States while working as a travel agent. Wherever she’s lived, philanthropy has been a priority. In California, she connected with local…

Jim Ellis Automotive Group’s Partnership with Home of Hope At the Jim Ellis Automotive Group, philanthropy is a team effort. In the middle of their culture of giving is Rosanne Hallisey, the executive assistant to the vice president and the general managers of five Jim Ellis stores. She’s…

What started as a fun evening out with friends quickly transformed into a life-changing journey for Lacey. A friend invited Lacey O’Keefe to attend the Home of Hope Gala for the first time in 2021. “I had no idea what to expect when we went to the gala,”…

Kathryn Kieser’s commitment to philanthropy began in the toy aisles of her local store; now she’s leading the charge to benefit her community as president and board chair of The Primerica Foundation, a longtime Home of Hope partner. For Kathryn, generosity has been “ingrained” in her from a…

“The Apostle Paul told Timothy in Scripture, ‘Be rich in good deeds.’ We should be funding things that are doing good in our community.” Rahul Agarwal and Hamilton Mill Church have taken this exhortation from 1 Timothy 6:18 as a practical call-to-action through their Be Rich campaign. What…

Briana felt like she had run out of options. “I have to find a job. I have no place to go. I have my baby. I’m just trying to co-parent while dealing with the divorce and everything,” she explained. Since the divorce, Briana had been living with her…

Home of Hope, based in Gwinnett County, Georgia, has been a source of refuge for homeless youth and families for 37 years, first as Gwinnett Children’s Shelter and later as the organization we know and love today. Stephanie Joedecke has been involved with the organization for over a…

20 years is a long time to dedicate to anything — but 20 years with a job is almost unheard of. Home of Hope Director of Development, Renita Pollard, has a different story. After working for a similar agency in Chattanooga, Renita was looking for a job that…