When thinking of sororities, many picture themed parties, rush week, creative fundraisers and a commitment to sisterhood, typically beginning on the first day college students step foot on campus and concluding on the last. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated is an exception to this norm. The sorority is…

Helen Barker, lovingly known as Mom Helen, dedicated her life to serving her community with compassion and humility. A humble woman of faith born and raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia, she found great joy in giving to those in need. Although Barker passed away in July 2023, her…

We recently sat down with Ashley Turner, a Case Manager and RA for Home of Hope. She joined our team during the pandemic and has been passionately caring for our moms for almost four years! Ashley is a vital part of our team and makes our days a…

A dollar and some change. This is the general price of a bag of chips or a can of soda, but it’s also a unique approach to giving back to our community. Young entrepreneurs Matthew and Sara Huang found a way to combine their desire to learn core…

Autumn Bailey-Ford’s journey is one of resilience and love. Step into the inspiring narrative of a film producer turned advocate for struggling moms and families. Autumn is a seasoned and accomplished film producer who has been awarded a number of accolades including being named the BronzLens Women’s Superstar…

Gwinnett County, GA - Home of Hope, a leading nonprofit committed to ending the cycle of homelessness two generations at a time, proudly welcomes two new board members: Autumn Bailey-Ford and Jim Joedecke. Autumn Bailey-Ford is a passionate and seasoned producer in the film and television industry, known…

We sat down with new board member Jim Joedecke to learn a little more about his career, love for philanthropy and specifically his passion for Home of Hope! Get to know Jim below.  Tell us about you. “I grew up in Katonah, New York. I graduated from Emory…

By: Carlie McMann Nonprofit work had always been in her genes – now more than ever.  Teresa McHugh volunteered in the nonprofit world for around 28 years, seven of which she served on the board for the Ronald McDonald House in North Carolina. Mom to four, Teresa spent…

Have you met Brand Morgan? A long-time board member and a board chair for 10 years, he’s a familiar face here at Home of Hope. Brand was the board chair responsible for hiring current Executive Director Maureen Kornowa. Brand and his wife Jennifer were also instrumental in helping…