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From 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…

Team 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…

Employee Spotlight: Kerry-Dean Nugent Care Coordinator, RISE Atlanta program Care Coordinator Kerry-Dean Nugent has dedicated her career to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities. “My background has…

Breaking the Cycle

After years of drug and alcohol addiction, nearly a decade spent in prison, and no home of his own, Demetres B.—with the help of his mom—decided it was time to…

Mission-Minded

Employee Spotlight: Youlanda McCarthy Accounting & Grants Manager In 2021 when Youlanda McCarthy decided to move back to her hometown of Atlanta to be closer to her mother and brother,…

Paying it Forward

Employee Spotlight: Ralph Holmes Senior House Manager at Hope House CaringWorks team member Ralph Holmes is a Senior House Manager at Hope House, the organization’s 70-bed residential facility in downtown…

Back to School

As students across the country head back to the classroom, non-traditional students like Russell M. are also embracing the back-to-school season. Russell never graduated from high school before falling on…

The Next Right Thing

After serving in combat during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Richard L. finished his Army service commitment and tried to resume a normal life. He was working and supporting his family,…

From Tragedy to Resilience

After a car backed into her while she was working as a security guard on a college campus, Jacqueline T. was injured and unable to work. A single mother of…

Healing Through Art

Breaking the cycle of homelessness requires healing: healing from past traumas, healing from self-doubt, and for many, healing from the physical and emotional effects of substance addiction. But what does…