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“Homeless receive gifts for the holidays in Metro-Atlanta,” South Metro Neighbor
Neighbor Newspapers reported on clients of Decatur-based CaringWorks, one of the largest providers of supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness in the metropolitan Atlanta area, receiving items from their Christmas…
Read MoreNovember is Homelessness Awareness Month: 3 encouraging things you need to know
The man holding a sign at a busy intersection. The woman asking for help in a crowded parking lot. These occurrences and many more serve as frequent reminders of the…
Read MoreHelping Veterans RISE Above Homelessness
As we commemorate Veterans Day today, November 11, we’d like to shed some light on why our service members are often more at risk of becoming homeless, some of the…
Read MoreCaringWorks Receives Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to Provide Mental Health Services to Metro Atlanta’s Underserved Populations
ATLANTA, Oct. 21, 2021 – CaringWorks, one of the largest providers of supportive housing in the metropolitan Atlanta area, was named a recipient of a Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
Read MoreCommitment That Shows Results
At CaringWorks, we are proud of the work and commitment of our clients to reach their goals. Those goals might include sobriety, reconnection with family, employment, addressing health concerns, and…
Read MoreCaringWorks Client receives emotional support from Ruckus, the boxer pup!
Matthew Brady is a participant in the RISE VA permanent supportive housing program. Matt has always had a great love for animals and his VA mental health team recommended that…
Read MoreAging and Homelessness
September is Healthy Aging Month and many organizations are promoting healthy living for seniors. At CaringWorks, we understand the unique health challenges facing the elderly population who have experienced homelessness.…
Read MoreCaringWorks RISE VA Program
RISE VA is a HUD funded Dekalb County Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing program that was originally started in Dec. 2012. CaringWorks adopted the program from another non-profit agency…
Read MoreDonate to CaringWorks Just By Shopping at Amazon
Did you know that you can donate to CaringWorks at no cost to you by simply shopping at Amazon? All you have to do is follow this link to add…
Read MoreA Veteran Tribute
On June 27, 2021, CaringWorks lost one of our most beloved clients, Dwayne “Mohawk” Smith. His brave battle with cancer in recent months was a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit that he displayed in the face of life’s toughest challenges. With courage and a smile, Dwayne fought the good fight and finished as a hero, faithful to the end.
Despite his large stature, Dwayne was a kind, gentle bear of a man who offered a big smile to everyone he met. But he had a special place in his heart for those suffering from addiction––a battle that he had valiantly fought and overcome in his own life.
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