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 , a longtime Home of Hope partner. For Kathryn, generosity has been “ingrained” in her from a young age.…

“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…

How much difference can a few hours make? Blair Chandler, would say it’s more than you’d think. Blair first connected with Home of Hope around five years ago through Gwinnett and Hamilton Mill Church. Since then, she’s volunteered at Home of Hope several times through opportunities with the…

Imagine starting with a simple idea and watching it blossom into a lifeline for numerous families. That’s exactly what Executive Board Member Lever Stewart has experienced over his remarkable 33-year journey with Home of Hope. What began as a modest children’s shelter, driven by the enthusiasm of a…

Amaris has come a long way since her graduation from Home of Hope. A year after graduating, she overcame challenges, discovered new passions and secured permanent housing. This didn’t happen by a twist of fate; it took her grit, determination and the nurturing environment of Home of Hope…

Volunteers at Home of Hope are more than just helpers; they are the backbone of our operations – offering their time, skills and hearts to support those in need. From assisting with child care to helping with fundraising events and facility maintenance, each volunteer's contribution is vital to…