10-17-2014 · Homelessness · Mission United
Mission United Success Story: Wayne Phillips
Wayne Phillips spent three years living in shelters and on the streets. The United States Navy veteran, who did tours in the Persian Gulf and Vietnam, became homeless in 2009 after getting injured at work and losing his job. Wayne had some…
12-12-2013 · Basic Needs · GRIP
GRIP Success Story: Charles Huckabe
Charles Huckabe has always had a heart for volunteerism. Raised by two phenomenal women, his mother and grandmother, he's well aware that a man's helping hand is often exactly what is needed most. Charles has been linked to various community service projects…
11-04-2013 · Health
A Doctor’s View of Centering Pregnancy
Each day, I see women come into my office for their appointments. I wonder about the life they have when they leave. Why? Because I know their home life can have a major impact on the health of their unborn child. I can’t…
10-30-2013 · Homelessness
2-1-1 Success: A Mother’s Story
One Saturday morning in Rockdale County at the back-to-school fair sponsored by the Rockdale Coalition for Children and Families, a 2-1-1 contact center employee handing out information noticed a woman in line nearby with four small boys. The 2-1-1 manager noticed how…
10-13-2013 · Homelessness
From Hospital to Home: Taras’ Story
Taras Welch is a 35-year-old Atlanta native who can truly say the last three years have made lifelong changes on his perspective. In 2010, Taras was staying at Grady Hospital, seeking medical help for his mental health issues. That's when a member…
