Homelessness
Flame of Hope
CaringWorks Care Coordinator Eric Smart was recently named a recipient of the Flame of Hope Award, presented by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The award recognizes…
Read MoreStability in the Storm: Our Vision for 2026
Looking Back: Resilience in 2025 As I reflect on the past year, the word that comes to mind is steadfast. 2025 was a year characterized by significant volatility, particularly regarding federal…
Read MoreA Teen’s Second Chance
How stable housing changed Jameisha’s future Jameisha was 15 years old when she and her family moved to Atlanta—and soon found themselves without a stable place to live. The second…
Read MoreChampioning Hope and Recovery in the Deaf Community
Homelessness and addiction are hard enough to navigate on their own, but imagine the additional frustration of trying to get help when other people can’t communicate with you. For Eric…
Read MoreBack to School: From Homelessness to Honors
Client Spotlight: Roxsand B. At CaringWorks, we believe that everyone deserves the stability of a home and the opportunity to achieve their goals, regardless of their past circumstances. CaringWorks client…
Read MoreHousing, Not Handcuffs: A Response to the Executive Order on Homelessness
Statement from CaringWorks CEO Carol S. Collard, PhD, LMSW: Last week’s Executive Order, titled Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets, takes a fundamentally flawed approach to homelessness by prioritizing forced…
Read MoreCaringWorks Annual Impact Report 2024
As I reflect on the past year, I am proud to share the 2024 CaringWorks Impact Report—an overview of the meaningful strides we’ve taken together to serve our community with dignity, respect, and…
Read MoreFrom 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 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 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…
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