Homelessness
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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreLike 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…
Read MoreThere 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.…
Read MoreDestiny 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…
Read More“Georgia family spends first Thanksgiving in new home, after time in ATL shelters,” CBS Atlanta News First
This Thanksgiving, CaringWorks is raising $20,000 in funds through its Home for the Holidays campaign to ensure that the holidays are indeed happy for the more than 100 households –…
Read MoreA World of Difference
Influenced by her father’s combat service during WWII, her brother’s entry into the National Guard in the Vietnam era, and the value of service instilled in her by her mother,…
Read MoreSupporting Those Who Serve
For Matt B., the importance of serving others was ingrained in him since childhood. “My dad was a veteran, and my mom was an ER nurse for 45 years. We…
Read More“CaringWorks celebrates 20 years of serving metro-Atlanta,” Northside Neighbor
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of CaringWorks, the City of Atlanta is recognizing Thursday, October 27th, 2022 as CaringWorks Day! The Northside Neighbor featured an article regarding CaringWorks celebrating 20…
Read MoreCaringWorks Raises $550,000 Through Grants to Bolster the Bridge Capital Campaign
CaringWorks has received $550,000 in grants toward its Bolster the Bridge capital campaign, which is entering its final push through October 31, 2022. Funds raised from the campaign will be…
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