Nov 20HOPE Atlanta Field Report 3rd Edition: November 2023Click here to download the latest edition of our field report → Dear friends, In this season of gratitude, I want to express my heartfelt thanks. Firstly, to our veterans and their families, who deserve unwavering support on Veterans Day and beyond. …Homelessness2 min readHomelessness2 min read
Nov 6November is Homelessness Awareness Month. Here’s where Atlanta stands in 2023.November is an important month in the effort to address homelessness. Not only is it Homelessness Awareness Month. Every November, on Veterans Day, we show gratitude to those who served — who, unfortunately, make up a large percentage of the clients we assist at HOPE Atlanta. And as the temperature…Homelessness3 min readHomelessness3 min read
Oct 18What to Know as HOPE Atlanta’s Annual Heroes for HOPE Event Returns October 26thSince 2000, HOPE Atlanta has hosted the annual Heroes for HOPE gala, honoring community leaders making an impact in the fight to prevent and end homelessness. When Heroes for HOPE returns on October 26th, there will be no shortage of achievements and “Heroes” to celebrate. Let’s meet our 2023 honorees…Atlanta5 min readAtlanta5 min read
Oct 12Visions of HOPE: A New Chapter in the Fight Against HomelessnessThere is no shortage of disasters making the front pages these days. One that often slips under the radar is the alarming rates at which Atlantans experience homelessness and housing insecurity. It’s so common to see people sheltering in tents, under bridges, at MARTA stations, and at the airport that…Homelessness3 min readHomelessness3 min read
Sep 19It’s Hunger Action Month. Here’s HOPE Atlanta’s vision for tackling homelessness and hunger holistically.For far too many of our neighbors, the choice between paying rent or putting food on the table is a constant, agonizing decision. The situation has only worsened with the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation rates. …Hunger3 min readHunger3 min read
Jul 27HOPE Atlanta Field Report 2nd Edition: July 2023An Inside Look at the State of Homelessness in Our Communities Friends, thank you for your interest in homelessness in our Atlanta community. We were encouraged by the positive response to our last field report and believe it signals a growing concern toward our neighbors facing tough times. Combatting homelessness…Homelessness2 min readHomelessness2 min read
Jul 5FirstKey Homes Partners with HOPE Atlanta to Combat Homelessness in Georgia Year RoundAs HOPE365 match donor, FirstKey Homes challenges community members to join the cause and amplify their impact. Just as homelessness impacts entire communities — not just those directly affected — addressing it requires a community-wide effort. And while many people choose to give back at the end of the year…Homelessness5 min readHomelessness5 min read
May 30A mental health crisis simmers in the U.S., but there is HOPEIt’s Mental Health Month. Here’s how we’re helping clients overcome the vicious cycle of homelessness and mental health struggles. Poor mental health is a growing concern in the U.S., affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. In a recent survey of U.S. adults under 30, nearly half (47%) reported “feeling…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
May 10‘It didn’t feel like we were homeless’; a HOPE Atlanta caseworker recounts her mother’s love and sacrificeWhat comes to mind when you think of your childhood home? Perhaps you envision a physical home, but for many, it’s the feelings of love, support, and security that make us yearn for those days. …Mothers3 min readMothers3 min read
Apr 27HOPE Through Financial Empowerment: Combating Inequality During Financial Literacy Month & BeyondNearly every big life decision a person makes — from paying for college to renting an apartment to choosing when to retire — is closely linked to their understanding of finances. Nothing has the ability to either empower or entrap someone quite like money. Yet, only about a third of…Finance3 min readFinance3 min read
