Building New Lives for 25 Years: The Heart of HomeAid Georgia
HomeAid Georgia is excited to celebrate 25 years of building new lives for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through construction, community engagement, and education. In 2001, we began as HomeAid Atlanta serving 10 counties, and today we’re proud to support families and organizations statewide. In October 2024, we officially expanded to serve all of Georgia—a milestone made possible because of the unwavering support of our community partners, volunteers, and friends who believe in our work.
We believe every person deserves the comfort, safety, and stability that a home provides. Since our founding, we’ve completed 258 construction, renovation, and maintenance projects for organizations serving some of Georgia’s most vulnerable populations—including survivors of domestic violence, teen mothers, veterans, and individuals rebuilding their lives after trauma. These projects have created nearly 1,000 beds and have supported over 538,800 people on their path toward stability and hope.
While safe housing is essential, it is the power of community that transforms these spaces into new beginnings. Since our inception, more than 2,700 volunteers have stepped forward to ensure individuals in crisis feel supported and seen. Together, they have packed and delivered nearly 26,000 HomeAid CareKits filled with essential hygiene items for people experiencing homelessness and donated more than 2.65 million diapers and wipes to families with young children facing unimaginable challenges. These acts of compassion remind us that everyone has the power to make a difference.
As we enter this milestone year, our expansion has opened the door to more opportunities to collaborate with our building industry friends to create spaces where healing and new beginnings can take root. Two major construction projects are currently underway.
In Jackson County, long-time supporters Paran Homes, in partnership with Evans General Contractors, are leading their first major build in our expanded footprint. This 10,000-square-foot project will double the capacity at Peace Place—from 16 to 32 beds—for women and children escaping domestic violence. It will offer refuge and stability for more survivors like Amara.
Amara came to Peace Place determined to rebuild. She made the courageous decision to temporarily leave her three children in trusted care so she could focus on securing a safer future for them. With counseling, support groups, and sheer determination, she found full-time employment, saved diligently, and moved into her own three-bedroom townhome—reuniting her family under one roof. Today, she is thriving. Her journey reflects what is possible when people are met with compassion, resources, and a safe place to start again.
Our second major project, led by Taylor Morrison, will add 24 beds for women and their children in recovery at Breakthru House in DeKalb County. For 57 years, Breakthru House has supported low-income women struggling with addiction through long-term residential treatment. As Executive Director BreNita Jackson shares, “When we change the lives of a mother and her child here at Breakthru House, we make a positive impact on the health of future generations.” We are honored to help them expand their life-changing work.
We continue this mission because on any given night, nearly 13,000 Georgians experience homelessness. Our partnership with the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders has resulted in $9.74 million in savings so far and we are excited to now be working closely with the Athens Area, Midwest Georgia and the Aiken-Augusta HBAs to grow our statewide impact and remain a dependable resource for those rebuilding their lives.