Volunteers
Christmas, Charity and Community: How Christmas Trees Are Changing Lives at Home of Hope
Before Craig Cothern started selling Christmas trees to support local charities, he grew up watching his father model generosity in the Christmas season. “My dad would go out the week before Christmas. He didn’t really say anything about what he was doing, but one year, he took me…
From Maintenance Man to Mentor: One Volunteer’s Commitment to Empowering Local Families
Whether he’s taking down Christmas decorations or mentoring older children, Home of Hope volunteer Peter Rudnick is making a lasting impression on the families he serves. “Maureen and her team are providing life-changing opportunities for the families they take in,” Peter shared. “Whatever I can do to organize,…
Fighting Homelessness One Pit Crew at a Time
From Christmas gifts to BBQ competitions, giving back is a priority for the Rick Hendrick Automotive teams. Michael Dinardi has been with the organization since 2013 and is the general manager of Rick Hendrick Buick GMC which services Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta. The relationship between Rick Hendrick…
Hope from Heartbreak: One Couple’s Decision to Share Joy
Following a season of grief, Kelly and Matt Wolf chose to be the hands and feet of Jesus and share the hope in their hearts with others in their community. “We tried to have children for many, many years, and unfortunately, biologically we couldn’t. So then we went…
Life skills teacher empowers women to dismantle lies and embrace truth
She’s a mother of three, grandmother of five and has a tremendous love for animals. But many in the community know her as someone who helps people realize their own worth. Gail Peachey has served as a Life Skills Coach at Home of Hope for the last five…
Financial educator with a heart for volunteering empowers single moms
For the last 23 years, Beatriz Mauersberg has worked for Money Management International, a nonprofit focused on helping clients overcome current and future challenges by giving them the education, tools and support they need to make it happen. Her role? Offering financial wellness education through online and in-person…
To a Home of Their Own
Housing insecurity. It’s not as distant as you think. If circumstances were different, you could easily find yourself facing homelessness. That’s why Monica Pappas supports Home of Hope through volunteering for Sip & Swine. “I was a single mom for quite a few years. I had to learn…
A Cheesehead and Some Barbecue
It doesn’t take a lot to make a difference. Sometimes, it only takes one weekend. That’s how volunteer and barbecue judge Dave Castona feels about Home of Hope’s Sip & Swine fundraiser. Castona got involved with Sip & Swine on a whim. At the time, he was traveling…
Duluth Sam’s Club celebrates Day of Service at Home of Hope
Volunteers from Duluth Sam’s Club celebrated their Day of Service on Oct. 11 by donating time and supplies to Home of Hope. The volunteers added Halloween decorations to the home. They also delivered donations, including new pillows, blankets, towels, bottled water and snacks for the nearly 50 moms…
Sharing hope, one mom at a time
For Ruth Davis, it all started with a giant birthday bash. When she heard about Home of Hope through a golf friend, Ruth decided it sounded like a great way to celebrate and give back. “At our milestone birthday party, my friends and I decided to have Home…