HomeAid Georgia Marks One Year of Statewide Impact
Helping More People Experiencing or At Risk of Homelessness Through New Partnerships
ATLANTA, GA (October 2025) – HomeAid Georgia, formerly known as HomeAid Atlanta, proudly celebrates the first anniversary of its expansion to serve the entire state of Georgia, marking a major milestone in its 24-year history of building new lives for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
In October 2024, the organization expanded its reach from a 10-county metro Atlanta area to encompass all 159 counties across Georgia. The move allows HomeAid to support more communities and nonprofits addressing homelessness, domestic violence, human trafficking, and addiction recovery statewide.
“This was an important step in the evolution of our work,” said Mandy Crater, Executive Director of HomeAid Georgia. “Homelessness affects every part of our state, and expanding our reach gives us more opportunities to connect with our building industry partners to create spaces where people can rebuild their lives.”
HomeAid Georgia has already made an impact across its new footprint. In Jackson County, the organization is constructing a 10,000-square-foot domestic violence shelter for Peace Place, led by Paran Homes with support from Evans General Construction. “We’ve been long-time supporters of HomeAid, but this is our first opportunity to lead a project,” said Sam Ray, HomeAid Builder Captain of Paran Homes, noting that his team has already identified over $1.5 million in savings on the $2.5 million retail value build.
Additional projects over the past year included partnerships with the Midwest Georgia Home Builders Association to frame walls for Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity in Coweta County, and with the Athens Area Home Builders Association to rebuild a clothing closet and fence a community garden in northeast Georgia. HomeAid also hosted multiple Essentials Drives across the state, collecting over 250,000 diapers and wipes for mothers and babies in need. HomeAid Georgia also partnered with the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association to host its inaugural Housing Affordability Forum in May attended by builders and elected officials throughout the state.
Two major ribbon-cuttings took place in July: a new family visitation and donation center for North Georgia Angel House in Cherokee County, led by Taylor Morrison, and a supportive services facility for Gigi’s House in Clayton County, built by Meritage Homes to assist teenage girls escaping human trafficking.
“We are so grateful for HomeAid’s continued support,” said Sabrina Crawford, Founder and CEO of Gigi’s House. “This new space gives our girls room to heal, learn, and build the futures they deserve.”
HomeAid continues work in DeKalb County, where Taylor Morrison is leading construction on two 5,000-square-foot homes for Breakthru House, adding 24 beds for women in recovery and their children.
As HomeAid Georgia prepares to celebrate 25 years of service in 2026, the organization remains committed to its mission of building new lives through construction, community engagement, and education—now across the entire state.
HomeAid Georgia – Formerly HomeAid Atlanta builds new lives for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through construction, community engagement, and education. HomeAid accomplishes its mission by partnering with the building industry to receive discounts and donations on construction and maintenance projects for nonprofits providing housing and supportive services. Learn more at www.homeaidga.org.