Posts by Mary Olsen Newton
Program & Team Spotlight: Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Director Nadine Oldham shares some updates below about what’s going on in the BH department. Which team members or team updates do you want to recognize? I want…
Read MoreFacing Life on its Own Terms
Client Spotlight: Eddie M. Though he wasn’t physically wounded while serving in Iraq during the Gulf War, Navy Veteran Eddie M. suffered from the psychological and emotional consequences of war.…
Read MoreCarol Collard Again Named to Atlanta 500 by Atlanta Magazine in 2024
Carol Collard was once again part of an illustrious group in our community named as one of Atlanta’s most powerful leaders in the 2024 Atlanta 500. which is published annually…
Read MoreProgram & Team Spotlight: Hope House
Hope House Director Dominic Johnson and his team shared some recent highlights at Hope House: Which team members or team updates would you like to recognize? Property Manager Erica Surrell…
Read MoreCaringWorks CEO Carol Collard has been named a 2024 Georgia Titan 100
Congratulations to CaringWorks CEO Carol Collard for being named a Georgia Titan 100! Using criteria that includes demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion, the Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top…
Read More“Single mom escapes homelessness with help from CaringWorks,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution Inspire Atlanta
CaringWorks CEO Carol Collard and client Amber Burns were recently featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Inspire Atlanta for a story about escaping homelessness. Amber Burns had spent much of her…
Read MoreCaringWorks Annual Impact Report
At a time when economic conditions make our work more urgent than ever, CaringWorks has grown to become one of Georgia’s leaders in providing permanent supportive housing. For us, growth means…
Read MoreBeing the Mom I was Meant to Be
For Amber B., Mother’s Day is a reminder of how far she’s come in the last few years. A single mother to two young girls, Amber has faced many trials…
Read MoreGrateful for a Chance at Life
John J. vividly recalls the night in July 2020 when he hit rock bottom after trying to buy drugs. Though he had a job, he was on the brink of…
Read MoreBlack History Month and Social Worker Salute
As we close out Black History Month and head into National Social Work Month and Women’s History Month, we honor four Black Social Workers, past and present, who have dedicated…
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