Volunteers
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…
Gwinnett Church is “FOR Home of Hope”
Talking about it is easy, but actions speak louder than words. What does it look like to truly serve? Rachel Spain is a part of Gwinnett Church, and if you live in Gwinnett County or the surrounding area, you’ve likely seen or heard their slogan, “FOR GWINNETT.” “As…
Serving from the heart – Anna Melkerson
During quarantine, many found themselves with more free time than ever. Anna Melkerson was one of those people. A flight attendant on voluntary furlough, she asked a long-time friend where she could volunteer. “She told me to call Samantha at Home of Hope, and I did, that day,”…
Living a life of service – meet the Vanderpool family
There are only so many hours in the day. And life has a way of filling up those hours. So why spend time volunteering? For the Vanderpool family - dad Mark, mom Cheryl, and kids Zion, Immanuel and Seriah - volunteering is a way to live out the…
Baking for a cause – Pink Confetti Bakery
From coffee cake to crispy treats, one local bakery has helped to bring hope to the community in a time where hope has often been in short supply. Started by sisters Summer (age 10) and Presley (age 12), along with help from their mom Ashley and cousin Katie…
Recent retiree gives and serves to see life change
Last November, Doug Meyer and his business partner sold their local group of childcare centers. What does he do now that he’s retired? He serves on the board at Home of Hope and keeps up with maintenance responsibilities across the campus. Doug joined the board three years ago…
Community volunteers find success in serving others
What’s the secret to success? “We really believe that those who serve succeed,” says Celeste Giordano. Celeste leads the Women of Global Change (WGC) Atlanta Chapter, a group working to make a difference by supporting each other and organizing a variety of service projects — including projects…