01-19-2016 · Homelessness
Kids Home Initiative: Katie’s Story
High school can be a tough time for anyone, but when your parent loses a job and you lose your home, “tough” doesn’t begin to describe it. Katie* found herself in this situation in January of 2014. For months, she and her…
05-05-2015 · Mission United
Mission United Success Story: Ron Noel
Ronald Noel is a believer that everything in life is a choice. Looking at Ron now, you wouldn’t know that his choices once lead him to become homeless. Ron was born and raised in Lagrange, Kentucky. The youngest of four siblings, he…
01-13-2015 · Income
Carving a Career Path
Atlanta CareerRise (managed by United Way of Greater Atlanta), CobbWorks and Wellstar are giving employees the confidence and tools they need to succeed. Johnnie Ford is a life-long caregiver. Having spent years by the bedside of an ailing grandmother, she developed a…
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…
