A look at the big and small moments that inspired HOPE this year. This is the time of year when we reflect on the past year and everything we’ve achieved. At HOPE Atlanta, we’re brimming with reasons to be HOPEful approaching 2023 — from client successes to stories of activism…

Learn how the community kitchen is fighting hunger and spreading HOPE this season — and how you can help. Janine Rahl’s official title is Manager of HOPE Atlanta’s Women’s Community Kitchen (WCK). But to the WCK’s guests, she’s “Cinderella.” “They see me like a real Cinderella, this beautiful princess that…

November is Homelessness Awareness month. Here’s where Georgia stands. In the fiscal year 2022, businesses invested more than $21.2 billion into Georgia-based projects, creating more than 50,000 new jobs and earning our state the “Top State for Business” title for the ninth consecutive year. That is obviously good news. But…

Let’s celebrate Veterans Day by helping those in need — because “homeless” and “veterans” don’t belong in the same sentence. Veteran homelessness: a complex and persistent problem According to the National Coalition of Homeless Veterans, 40,056 veterans are homeless on any given night. While only 7% of the U.S. population can claim veteran status, almost 13% of…

HOPE Atlanta’s largest annual event, Heroes for HOPE, is a month away. Meet this year’s honorees, co-chairs, and sponsors. Each year at the Heroes for HOPE event, HOPE Atlanta honors community leaders making an impact in the fight to end homelessness and hunger. When Heroes for HOPE returns on November…

TW: This story contains references to domestic violence and sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800–799–7233. After agreeing to share her story, former HOPE Atlanta client Barbara showed up to her interview looking radiant…

During 100 Days of HOPE, we’re highlighting “Voices of HOPE” in our community — including the dedicated volunteers who make HOPE Atlanta’s hunger relief programs possible. Meet Sharon Moon, who has volunteered regularly at HOPE Atlanta for the past year. Volunteers are involved in almost every aspect of HOPE Atlanta’s…

During 100 Days of HOPE, we’re shining a light on “Voices of HOPE” in our community — including the HOPE Atlanta staff who work tirelessly to end homelessness and hunger. To kick off this series, we spoke with Latricia Nation, Director of Veteran Services. It’s widely known that military veterans…

Ending homelessness and hunger in our communities is a monumental task requiring much teamwork and innovation. Fortunately, HOPE Atlanta’s new CEO has quite the track record. …