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Aging 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 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.
Read MoreCaringWorks Receives Healthcare Georgia Foundation Direct Services Grant
CaringWorks is very proud to be a recipient of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation Direct Services Grant. This grant will support the implementation and evaluation of the Community Health Worker (CHW)…
Read MoreBack to School Bash with Free School Supplies and Groceries
Join Families First, Starbucks, Target and Kroger on July 24 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm for the Back-to-School Bash! Experience fun ways for the entire family to learn through…
Read MoreElevating lives with ASPIRE
For homeless men, women, and children, a common cold quickly becomes pneumonia…undetected high blood pressure becomes a stroke…or untreated diabetes becomes kidney failure. Ultimately, unequal access to healthcare becomes a…
Read MoreCaringWorks Clients Succeed
61% of our clients graduated from CaringWorks to pursue additional treatment or permanent housing during 2020. The remaining clients continue to work toward their goals of stable housing, better health…
Read MoreHow Do You Perceive Homelessness?
How the public perceives homelessness has a large impact on a city’s policies. Society tends to blame the individual for being homeless due to a variety of factors. Actually, research…
Read MoreCaringWorks’ Mission Continued During Pandemic
CaringWorks served 631 households in 2020, an increase over past years. This just shows that our Mission continued during the pandemic. CaringWorks Mission is to reduce homelessness and empower the…
Read MoreCaringWorks Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Chris Hester, Nonprofit Finance Executive, Joins CaringWorks Team CaringWorks, a nonprofit agency working to end homelessness by providing access to safe, affordable housing and support services, today announced the appointment…
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