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Board Profile - Tom Denham
"Moving to downtown Decatur last year with a big German shepherd dog who needs regular walks means that I see homeless people three times...
Natalie Snedden
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Realistic BudgetingÂ
Our budgeting class helps build skills So, how much did you spend by lunchtime today? Is that a typical amount, or did you add a triple...
Natalie Snedden
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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The Impact of Volunteering: A Personal Reflection
There are often unseen and unexpected rewards in being a helper. If you create space for volunteer experiences, you also make space for a...
Natalie Snedden
Mar 30, 20242 min read
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"It was the best help I've ever received"
Jinnike was behind in her rent and feeling desperate when a friend told her about A Home For Everyone In DeKalb. She didn't believe she...
Natalie Snedden
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Natalie Snedden
Dec 30, 20230 min read
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Natalie Snedden
Nov 30, 20230 min read
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Having The Vision
As co-founder of A Home, you have a special place in its history. What made you want to embark on this endeavor? When I moved to downtown...
Natalie Snedden
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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"I was ready to be homeless"
Ms. Mary Standford originally came to Threshold Ministry of Decatur Presbyterian Church, looking for housing assistance; there she met...
Natalie Snedden
Oct 28, 20232 min read
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Growing Compassion: An Interview with Rob Johnson
As co-founder of A Home, you have a special place in its history. What made you want to embark on this endeavor? When I retired from my...
Natalie Snedden
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Attitude is Gratitude
Bernard is one of the tenants at A Home's Snapfinger house, and he is allowing us to share his story of how he came to live there. He has...
Natalie Snedden
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Spotlight on Peter Plishka, Co-chair of the Communications Committee.
How did your interest in helping the issue of homelessness begin? It started over 20 years ago when my church was one of several...
Natalie Snedden
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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Taking the Case
As part of its commitment to support newly housed individuals, A Home For Everyone In DeKalb contracted with case worker Kenny Anderson...
Natalie Snedden
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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How We Help: A Home’s Housing Program
People ask us how we find the people who need housing, the circumstances that have them experiencing homelessness, and our requirements...
Natalie Snedden
Jul 30, 20232 min read
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Volunteer Spot Light on Pastor Paul Turner
How did your interest in helping the issue of homelessness begin? Becoming a Pastor in a Church that found itself dealing with more than...
Natalie Snedden
Jun 28, 20232 min read
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It Takes A Village
It truly took a village for A Home to buy and prepare the Snapfinger Road house. Huge thanks go to the following donors Bobbie Wrenn...
Natalie Snedden
Jun 27, 20231 min read
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Insuring Stability
Faulk Harrison was one of our first clients to move into the "Home For Everyone" house in December. We talked about what life was like...
Natalie Snedden
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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Moving On Up
In December 2022, Verdell was one of the first clients to move into the Snapfinger house purchased by A Home For Everyone in DeKalb. We...
Natalie Snedden
May 28, 20232 min read
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Friendly Visitor Guidelines
Transitioning individuals and families into housing isn’t as simple as giving them the keys and wishing them well. We know that new...
Natalie Snedden
May 5, 20233 min read
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Cold Weather Shelter Wrap UP
Now that winter is behind us, we want to thank all those who helped make our cold-weather shelter a helpful resource for our unhoused...
Natalie Snedden
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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The Struggle to Find a Home
Many people struggle with homelessness, and this had only grown worse during the pandemic. Ms. Yolanda and her family were one of those...
Natalie Snedden
Feb 27, 20232 min read
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