An 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…

As 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. …

It’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…

What 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. …

Nearly 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…

It’s National Volunteer Month, and what could be more important than giving back? All successful business executives know a thing or two about prioritizing. But Chikwe Obasih’s priority shortlist looks slightly different from what one might learn in business school. …

Former HOPE Atlanta client Ted takes the stage for his second act The year is 1992. The broadway musical Jelly’s Last Jam, starring Gregory Hines, is a critical darling. The production has earned many prestigious awards and nominations, including Tony awards. Among the nominees is Ted L. …

An inside look at the state of homelessness in our communities We all know homelessness is a problem in Metro Atlanta and across the country. Statistics can be numbing and disheartening, and images of people experiencing homelessness can feel a world away. At HOPE Atlanta, as we work to empower clients to break the cycle of homelessness, we want to help the community understand the underlying issues and maintain a sense of compassion for the lives affected.

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the accomplishments of Black leaders. These inspiring Georgians are among those paving the way for a bright future in our communities. Rodney Bullard, CEO, The Same House Bridging social and economic divides During a 2019 speech at Beloved Benefit in Atlanta, the late Congressman John Lewis proclaimed, “We’re…