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Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Unseen Successes of Home of Hope
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…
2022 Annual Report
We're so proud of all we've accomplished together this year! Your giving and support has made a world of difference in the lives of women and children here in Gwinnett, and we thank you for standing by us and our mission. Check out this year's annual report to…
Meet Brand Morgan!
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…
Giving home and hope in Gwinnett County
How Home of Hope celebrates its history and moves toward a changing future It was a tall order. After 26 years of serving the community, Gwinnett Children’s Shelter wasn’t just changing roles. It was changing leaders, too. “I came here through God-ordered steps, for sure,” said Maureen Kornowa,…
Meet our new board member, Jennifer Bridwell!
Say hi to Jennifer Bridwell! She’s one of four new board members joining the Home of Hope board of directors. We recently chatted with Jennifer and she shared a little about her Gwinnett roots, what she loves about giving back, and why being part of the Home of…
Checking in: life after Home of Hope
We recently checked in with Adrian to get an update on her and Mary since they’ve graduated from Home of Hope. Both Adrian and Mary and their children are living in transitional housing provided through local nonprofits - the last step to help them get ready for living…
Three decades of board leadership: Long-time board member Lever Stewart reflects on Home of Hope’s history
He never really planned it this way. “I’ve served on a lot of nonprofit boards. Usually, your service period comes and goes,” said Lever Stewart, a board member at Home of Hope for just over 30 years. “This is the only board I’ve served on anywhere near this…
Meet Eric Williams!
He’s our lead resident advisor and a long-time Home of Hope team member. In fact, he’s been part of the Home of Hope family since 2005. Keep reading to learn more about Eric! (You can also watch Executive Director Maureen Kornowa interview Eric here.) What’s your role at…
Say hello to Ashley Turner!
Ashley is one of our residential advisors and is celebrating two years on our team. Get to know Ashley and what she loves about working at Home of Hope. How did you first hear about Home of Hope? I heard about Home of Hope through one of my…
Say hi to Bridgette Fredrick!
Bridgette is our food service coordinator and keeps our guests well fed, ensuring mealtimes run smoothly. She’s been a big part of our team since 2009 — always willing to help out as needed — and she wouldn’t want to work anywhere else! For Bridgette, food is just…