Homelessness
Feeling Blessed
Although Connie W. grew up in close-knit loving family, she didn’t feel like she fit in. “I always felt like an outcast,” she said. The oldest of eight siblings, Connie…
Read More“Homelessness nonprofit CaringWorks renovating greenspace to help with addiction recovery,” Northside Neighbor
The CaringWorks Hope House courtyard renovation made possible through a grant by The Home Depot Foundation was featured in The Northside Neighbor. CaringWorks, one of the largest providers of…
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Late
Reggie M. had plans to attend Morehouse College and become an educator when he got out of the Army in 1979. But after experiencing a series of tragic events— including…
Read MoreCaringWorks is collecting cleaning supplies for families in need
CaringWorks is hosting a drive for cleaning supplies. Donors have several options for giving: items can be purchased from a designated Amazon wish list here, donations can be made on…
Read More“Oscar Best Picture nominee ‘CODA’ a big hit for local children of deaf adults,” WSB-TV2
Former CaringWorks Hope House resident Bradley Porter and his daughter Ivy Porter-Henderson were recently featured on a WSB-TV2 story by reporter Berndt Petersen regarding the blockbuster movie CODA. CODA, which…
Read MoreHope Atlanta Names Collard a Leader in Fight Against Homelessness
Carol Collard, President & CEO of CaringWorks, was recently featured on Hope Atlanta’s list of Georgians leading the charge against homelessness, housing inequity, and hunger. Click Here to View the…
Read MoreHoward School Students Learn About Homelessness
The Howard School hosted an educational day of service on Valentine’s Day. The lower school students created welcome home baskets filled with cleaning supplies and paper goods for CaringWorks clients.…
Read MoreDid You Know There Are Four Types of Homelessness?
When most people see someone who is homeless, they assume that they have been that way for a long time. The truth is, there is much more to the lives…
Read MoreBeauty from Ashes: Raven’s Journey
As a senior credit analyst, Raven was on a successful career path at a major bank. But over the course of five years, the stress and strain of the position…
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…
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