We caught up with some friends last month! A shout out for supporting HomeStretch goes to Mark Spain Real Estate, Roswell Police Department, Charity Guild of St. Ives and and Greater John’s Creek, and BurgerFi in Alpharetta. We couldn’t do it without you!
HomeStretch mentors have a tremendously positive influence on family progress in the HomeStretch program. We train and equip mentors throughout the year. Susan, a new mentor shared her appreciation for that ongoing support. “I just finished my fifth meeting with ‘Angela’ and I wanted to let you know how impressed I am with her! Thank you again for the training you provided to the mentors – it helped me better communicate with and motivate ‘Angela’. She is planning for her future and accomplishing her goals from a budget perspective – and a personal and spiritual perspective too. She is making amazing progress and I am impressed with her focus. The training you gave me and your patient guidance has helped me help her on her path.”
Our community shared so much with HomeStretch families this holiday. Here are just some of the highlights from a blessed season: Hundreds of volunteers, Thanksgiving meals and holiday family and apartment prep sponsors from North Point Community Church/Be Rich Campaign Encouragement cards and family welcome baskets from the Roswell Presbyterian Church’s Giving Tree Presents from Boral Bricks, St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, and Curves Christmas Trees from Alex Gramling and Santa Trees Wreaths from St. Brigid’s Catholic Church Edge Group and a North Point Community Church small group 1,122 individual snacks and 111 juice boxes from St. David’s Episcopal Church Kids to Kids collection Atlanta Hawks tickets from Children’s Restoration Network Gas, grocery, and gift cards from HomeStretch mentors LifeSkills dinners from National Charity League and St. Brigid Knights of Columbus Final exam survival kits and goody bags from LifeSkills Youth Development Volunteers Gift cards and, holiday donations from Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors Delicious rolls from Sister Schubert’s Rolls Laundry and cleaning supplies from Temple Beth Tikvah Tree decorations from a HomeStretch mentor Winter coats from a HomeStretch unit sponsor Christmas trees and many, many ornaments from Michael Schoppenhorst and family Gifts from Allison Boyd’s anniversary party guests Gas and Grocery Cards from Redfin Realty Many, Many Thanks to All!
HomeStretch was honored this year to be selected by North Point Community Church as an official ministry Partner. As a Partner, North Point asked us, “What would help your organization make a big difference?” Then, during one of their morning services, Pastor Clay Scroggins presented HomeStretch Executive Director Rose Burton with two checks to ensure that HomeStretch can make that difference! The first gift is designated for 800 Forrest Street, an affordable housing initiative for HomeStretch graduates and the low-income workforce in North Fulton. The second will help provide counseling services for families in our program. This is only one aspect of North Point’s Be Rich campaign, a time when the church commits to “Give, Serve, Love”. Through this amazing part of their ministry, North Point members not only gave financially, but also invested hundreds of hours on service projects for HomeStretch. We are thankful for their partnership!
Once again, the Roswell Police Department invited HomeStretch families to join in its Heroes and Helpers event. Each holiday season, officers pair up with homeless and low-income children to help them shop for family and friends with donated gift cards. This year’s event was great fun for all. Both the children and their parents were not only excited but also grateful for this special opportunity. Thank you, Roswell Police Department!
2017 – A time for reflection, gratitude and new beginnings… We reflect on all that has been invested to help transform the lives of working homeless families. We are grateful for the generosity of time, talent and treasures we have received to benefit those we serve. We look forward to new beginnings for the parents and their children who come to us in crises seeking solutions and a path to permanent housing. Wishing you all the best in 2017 and always!
A big group of volunteers from RentPath joined us in November to spruce up our community. They planted, raked, trimmed, and weeded to complete our fall cleanup – with big smiles all day! The RentPath team learned more about HomeStretch when Rose Burton spoke at their United Way Lunch and Learn. Rose shared our mission and success stories and invited them to continue to partner with us. Thank you, RentPath, for both of these opportunities to connect. We hope to see you back at HomeStretch in the future!
Thanks to our young friends for hosting another “free” hot chocolate stand. They raised $100 for HomeStretch, their favorite nonprofit!
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