Mission
Above and Beyond for Clients and Colleagues
Employee Spotlight: Bridget Fogle, Program Manager For more than four years, Bridget Fogle has served as a dedicated advocate for individuals and families working to overcome homelessness. As a Program…
Read MoreCEO Carol Collard Featured in The DeKalb Champion
From The DeKalb Champion: Nonprofit executive calls decision to retire ‘bittersweet’ “After much reflection and with mixed emotions, I have decided to retire from CaringWorks this year after proudly serving…
Read MoreLeading with Heart and High Expectations
Employee Spotlight: Dr. Karma Russell, Program Director, RISE DeKalb When CaringWorks Program Director Karma Russell recently earned her doctorate in human services with a specialization in leadership and organizational management…
Read MoreA Fresh Start
Frederick’s Story Frederick E. spent more than two years without a home, not knowing where he would sleep or whether he would feel welcome when he stayed with friends. “Just…
Read MoreSupporting Mental Health, Supporting Stability
Mental Health Awareness Month is an important opportunity to recognize how closely mental health and housing stability are connected. At CaringWorks, behavioral health services are a critical part of our…
Read MoreA New Chapter for CaringWorks
Dear Friends, After much reflection and with mixed emotions, I have decided to retire from CaringWorks this year after proudly serving as its president and CEO for 24 years. While…
Read MoreCaringWorks Annual Impact Report 2025
Hundreds of individuals were served in 2025, with more than 250,000 nights spent off the streets in safe, stable housing. Learn more about our impact in our latest report. …
Read MoreFrom Hope House Client to Senior House Manager
Employee Spotlight: Andrew Midds, Senior House Manager, Hope House When Andrew Midds came to CaringWorks in 2017, it wasn’t as an employee—it was as a client at Hope House, seeking…
Read MoreGrowing the Next Generation of Social Workers
At CaringWorks, supporting individuals on their path to stability is central to the work. That work also includes helping prepare the next generation of social workers who will continue serving…
Read MoreFinding Stability after 13 Years of Homelessness
Tracey’s Story For almost 13 years, Tracey S. experienced homelessness — a time she describes simply as “very scary.” During those years, she moved between different living situations, often staying…
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