Partnering for Success with United Way
The key focus of the HomeStretch mission is financial education, specifically helping our residents reduce debt and improve income. As part of the program, families can get a jumpstart on paying down debt through a special matching program funded by the United Way Rapid Transition to Permanent Housing/HomeStretch Award Program. Residents
Happy Volunteer Month
Dear HomeStretch Volunteers, It has been almost a year since I joined the HomeStretch staff as Office Manager and Volunteer Coordinator! April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, so it’s the perfect opportunity to thank you all for your support. Before joining the staff, I was a HomeStretch volunteer for 2 years
The Value of LifeSkills
At HomeStretch, our LifeSkills education classes offer residents practical tools to ensure their success. Held bi-weekly, our workshops build skills and knowledge through group learning. All ages have a LifeSkills program designed to meet their needs and goals: Youth LifeSkills courses include structured play and story time for preschoolers as
Good Works: HomeStretch and Rotary Partnership
Last fall HomeStretch and the North Fulton Rotary Council, representing six area Rotary clubs, worked together to develop an exciting new Workforce Connection program. While HomeStretch families must maintain full-time employment in our program, they often hold jobs that are temporary, which extends employment instability. Sidney Browning, an Alpharetta Rotarian
Giving Has No Limits: A Community Corner Story
The Roswell Police Department: Heroes, Helpers, Teachers, Givers This holiday season, the Roswell Police Department (RPD) gave HomeStretch a memorable gift: their officers shared generously with families in our program. In December, RPD invited our students to be a part of their Heroes and Helpers event where each year homeless