Posts by Mary Olsen Newton
From Survival to Stability: A Mother’s Journey Home
Client Spotlight: Denise A. At 32 years old and for the first time in her adult life, CaringWorks client Denise A. is living in her own home. For her, it…
Read More“Where I Found My Passion”
Employee Spotlight: Shalondria Turk, Associate Clinical Director — Behavioral Health Shalondria Turk has dedicated her career to helping people escape homelessness. Nearly 13 years ago she started as a volunteer…
Read MoreBoots on the Ground
Employee Spotlight: Erica Wallace, MSW, Care Coordinator Poverty and homelessness weren’t issues that Erica Wallace thought about growing up. She admits she had everything she needed. “I am an only…
Read MoreShining Stars
CaringWorks holds a kick-off breakfast with staff and board members each January to recognize exceptional staff members and set goals for the new year. Congratulations to the following team members…
Read MoreAtlanta Magazine Again Names Carol Collard One of Atlanta’s Most Powerful Leaders
Carol Collard was once again part of an illustrious group in our community named as one of Atlanta’s most powerful leaders in the 2025 Atlanta 500, which is published annually…
Read MoreA Voice That Advocates
Employee Spotlight: Bridget Fogle Senior Care Coordinator For nearly a decade, Bridget Fogle has been an advocate for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. But prior to…
Read MoreProgram & Team Spotlight: Next Step
This month’s program spotlight features Next Step, a semi-independent transitional housing program for single adults who have a SPMI (Severe Persistent Mental Illness), have a history of homelessness, have frequent…
Read MoreFrom Homelessness to Advocacy
The CDC estimates that more than 5 million adults in the United States have autism spectrum disorder. It wasn’t until 2008 when Martin Guldner was 32 years old that he…
Read MoreTeam Player
Employee Spotlight: Erica Surrell Senior Property Manager at Hope House Erica Surrell has always been drawn to serving others, especially those in our community who are most vulnerable. “I love…
Read MoreProgram & Team Spotlight: RISE VA
This month’s program spotlight features RISE VA, which serves single adults who have served in the military, most of whom have have experienced chronic homelessness and are living with at…
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