Volunteers
One Hour a Week, a Lifetime of Change
For Home of Hope volunteers, one hour in Kids Club may seem insignificant, but Jim Gibbons has learned that this hour can mean the world to children seeking love, healing and stability. Jim first experienced the benefits of mentorship in his own life as a young boy. After…
The humble handyman: Home of Hope volunteer and former board member David Ehrhardt reflects on 12 years of service
Every week for the past couple of years, a common sight for Home of Hope’s residents has been a quiet, polite man — tool bag in hand — making small repairs around campus. Whatever was needed, from changing light bulbs to repairing a broken door to fixing a…
Filling Tables, Filling Hearts: Ron & Ruth Davis’ Passion for Giving Back
For many, homelessness is an unseen or overlooked issue, but when Ruth and Ron Davis heard about Home of Hope, they realized homelessness was rampant in their own community. Now, they’re committed to spreading the word about Home of Hope. “When I first became involved with Home of…
Stepping Up to Share Hope
“Regardless of your negative situation — be it homelessness, depression or something else — when you’re in that negative headspace, it feels almost impossible to get out. But organizations like Home of Hope remind you it’s not permanent.” This statement by Home of Hope volunteer Jonathan Delgado sums…
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…