HomeAid Makes Huge Impact at Georgia Works

Building industry volunteers join HomeAid Georgia for finishing touches at new transitional housing

Atlanta – April 16, 2025 – HomeAid Georgia’s three Care Days at Georgia Works made a major impact on the final phase of construction of 54 units of transitional housing. HomeAid provides Care Days, hands-on volunteer workdays providing minor repairs and upgrades, to organizations that provide services and shelter to people experiencing homelessness. Georgia Works’ goal is to help chronically homeless men overcome their barriers to become productive and self-sufficient individuals. When complete, the transitional housing will provide homes for men overcoming homelessness through Georgia Works’ program.

 More than 130 volunteers from SouthState Bank, Davidson Homes, Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association Young Professional Group, Ashton Woods Homes, The Home Depot, Taylor Morrison, Starlight Homes, Kennesaw State University NAHB Student Chapter, and Northview Church joined HomeAid over March 21, 28, and 29 at Georgia Works’ historic downtown Atlanta building. In addition to HomeAid volunteers, Georgia Works participants joined all three days, helping with painting, parking, and cleaning. Volunteers focused on painting tasks throughout four floors in the building, transforming hallways and bedroom units. Sherwin-Williams donated nearly $23,000 worth of paint, and The Home Depot contributed additional materials.

The three HomeAid Care Days provided a construction savings of over $50,000 for Georgia Works. “A heartfelt thank you for your coordination and supervision of our three Care Days. This volunteer work will be meaningful in a HUGE way toward much-needed cost savings. We are most grateful for your time and effort,” said Darlene Shultz, Georgia Works CEO.

 Construction savings provided by HomeAid Care Days allows organizations like Georgia Works to focus funds on people like Mario and programs that helped him. Mario felt hopeless and defeated as he battled homelessness, drugs, and alcohol for two years. Finally coming to Georgia Works for help, Mario had housing, case management, and workforce training. After seven months in the program, he gained full-time employment at a restaurant. “My case manager and all the staff at Georgia Works helped me believe in myself, and I found hope in God,” he said. Today, Mario and his wife (who he met shortly after Georgia Works graduation) have a home together and both work full time.

 HomeAid Georgia is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001 as HomeAid Atlanta with a mission to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education. In 2024, HomeAid Atlanta expanded its scope and became HomeAid Georgia to better serve the needs of the entire state. HomeAid builds, renovates, and maintains facilities for nonprofits serving people experiencing homelessness. HomeAid has completed over 200 construction projects at locations for victims of domestic violence, teen mothers, veterans and more, utilizing connections with building industry professionals and community organizations. HomeAid also provides essential items like diapers, wipes, and hygiene products to those affected by homelessness. Learn more at www.homeaidga.org.