What are some of the organization’s financial needs?
HomeStretch needs contributions to the following projects and funds:
  • Sponsor a unit - $600/month towards maintenance, insurance, and property taxes
  • Success Workshops - $250 for sponsorship of one workshop
  • Summer Camp - $250 for one child to attend day camp for a four-week session or $500 for the entire
    summer
  • Children’s Birthday Party - $50 toward birthday festivities for each child
  • School Pictures - $15 toward school pictures for each child

How can a group volunteer?
HomeStretch has both short-term and long-term group volunteer activities available.
We can organize workdays for your organization or train you to become a host team for a family. Please contact Terrie Bloodworth at 770-642-9185 ext.114 to discuss available workday opportunities or to learn more about sponsor teams.

How can an individual get involved?
With HomeStretch’s recent expansion over the last two years, volunteers are desperately needed. Individuals are welcome to work on a regular or occasional basis in the office performing light administrative tasks. One-day volunteer activities are also available at our residences.

Any HomeStretch events with which I can participate?
HomeStretch hosts three major events each year: 
  • The HomeStretch Challenge Road Race
  • The HomeStretch Challenge Golf Tournament 
  • The Peachtree Tea
The road race is held in the spring, the golf tournament in the fall, and the tea during the winter months. You are welcome to participate or volunteer at any of these fundraising events.

What are the criteria for an individual to qualify for the HomeStretch program?
To qualify for HomeStretch, a person must be:
  • Homeless or in immediate threat of becoming homeless
  • Have custody of minor children
  • Be employed full-time 
  • Have a strong work history
  • Be drug and alcohol free
  • Live, work or have children attending school in the North Fulton area
  • If the household has two parents, they must be verifiably married
  • Willing to enter a contract with the organization that requires, among other things, to live
    on a budget and keep track of all expenses

How long can a family stay in your program?
Length of time varies and is dependent on the needs of the family, amount of debt burden and progress toward a return to housing self-sufficiency. HomeStretch families typically stay 12-18 months.

How much do HomeStretch participants contribute toward the cost of the program?
Our housing programs are not free. Families pay rent based on their household income. Utilities, maintenance and insurance for the home are paid by the HomeStretch agency. In the Affordable Housing program, families pay rent based on income and are responsible for all utilities. Rent under all HomeStretch programs are significantly below market rate.

Do you provide help for single parents?
The majority of families enrolled in the HomeStretch housing programs are single women with children. About 20% of our families are two-parent, and occasionally we enroll a single father with children.

Do you test for drugs?
All adult family members entering our housing programs are tested for drugs. The organization also reserves the right to conduct periodic unannounced drug tests. Drug use is not tolerated and is grounds for immediate expulsion from the program.

What kind of housing do you provide?
We provide fully furnished two or three-bedroom units, depending on the size and needs of each family. All residences are located in the Roswell area.

Can a person serve their community service hours at HomeStretch?
HomeStretch is a government recognized non-profit organization. Certifiable community service hours are available to those who pass a background check.

Is this a religious program?
HomeStretch is not a religious organization. However, HomeStretch is founded on a belief of high moral principles and strong ethical standards. We endorse a lifestyle that is centered on the philosophy of western Judeo-Christian beliefs.