Michael B
Michael B. Hospital to Home Program Michael and his family moved to Atlanta when he was in high school searching for a better life and opportunity. After years of struggling with mental illness he was forced to leave his family and with very little options he...Tony P.
Tony P. Hospital to Home Program Tony Prather was born in Manchester, Ga in 1954. His parents divorced and he subsequently grew up spending time with each in Milwaukee, Wis. and Buffalo, NY. Dropping out of High school Tony worked at various jobs including...
The Cards Are On The Table
In December, we had the honor of hosting a Celebration for Veterans, in an attempt to ensure that our clients would have a warm and blessed holiday season.
Big Hearts Come in Small Packages
The past few months have been successful for Homes of Light thanks to the amount of support we have received from partners, both old and new. I previously wrote about Famous Pub, who was gracious enough to host a blanket drive for us through Veteran’s Day and...
Comrades in Caring
Every once in a while, two entirely separate entities come together for a common purpose. A social media intern walks into a bar and the outcome is a partnership that benefits everyone involved, especially the Veterans. When Gil (our Executive Director) had the idea...
The Grass is Greener Where You Water It
This October, Homes of Light plans to continue our tradition of planting a community garden in Decatur. We were unable to plant the garden last year due to the absence of resources, but are excited to have the means to bring it back this fall. This venture first began...
It’s in the Bag
The day to day operations of a non- profit would not be possible if not for the support of the community. Every resource, connection, and contribution holds more value when they are limited and inconsistent. Even the basics can be difficult to come by if the demand...
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
James McKinney is a super hero. He came to Homes of Light like most clients in hopes of gaining back a piece of a life he once had. He was an Army Ranger for 12 years and moved back to his home town of Detroit after his service. His return home “wasn’t...