Testimonials Archives | CaringWorks, Inc.

Healing Through Art

Breaking the cycle of homelessness requires healing: healing from past traumas, healing from self-doubt, and for many, healing from the physical and emotional effects of substance addiction. But what does…

More than Housing: Behavioral Health Services Help Clients Escape Homelessness

Bernice R.’s past is marked with trauma. As a child and through adulthood she experienced neglect, abuse, rape and more. “I went through a lot. I didn’t even go to…

Facing Life on its Own Terms

Client Spotlight: Eddie M. Though he wasn’t physically wounded while serving in Iraq during the Gulf War, Navy Veteran Eddie M. suffered from the psychological and emotional consequences of war.…

“Single mom escapes homelessness with help from CaringWorks,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution Inspire Atlanta

CaringWorks CEO Carol Collard and client Amber Burns were recently featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Inspire Atlanta for a story about escaping homelessness. Amber Burns had spent much of her…

Being the Mom I was Meant to Be

For Amber B., Mother’s Day is a reminder of how far she’s come in the last few years. A single mother to two young girls, Amber has faced many trials…

Grateful for a Chance at Life

John J. vividly recalls the night in July 2020 when he hit rock bottom after trying to buy drugs. Though he had a job, he was on the brink of…

A New Lease on Life

Years ago, David W. lived in a comfortable neighborhood and had a flourishing business. But after some unimaginable events, David lost it all. Depressed and with nowhere to turn, he…

Like a Family

CaringWorks client Rudene A. doesn’t let her difficult past get in the way of her positive outlook. Even during one of the most challenging periods of her life when she…

There will be a Future.

When Amy* was connected with CaringWorks a little over two years ago, she was desperate for a way out of her situation. So desperate, in fact, that she became suicidal.…

Destiny Helpers

The possibility of becoming homeless was never on Renee W.’s radar. In fact, as a long-time foster parent, she was used to helping others who needed a home. But after…