Homelessness
“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…
Read More“Honoring Georgia Veterans,” Closer Look with Rose Scott
On Thursday’s special Veteran’s Day edition of Closer Look with Rose Scott, CaringWorks CEO Dr. Carol Collard sat down with program host Rose Scott to discuss the continuing challenges and…
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 MorePositive Impacts from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Homeless Program at Hope House
Makoto is the ASL – Therapist for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Homeless Program at Hope House. Here’s his perspective on our clients.
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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