At the age of 62, Emmitt found himself needing housing and employment assistance. He was not close to his six grown children, and he had substance abuse issues that impacted his ability to find the assistance he needed. He heard through word of mouth on the streets about United Way partner agency SafeHouse Ministries, which […]

Shortly after his father passed away during his senior year at Hardaway High School, Hank found the support he needed through a United Way funded program at Teen Advisors. He has told the agency’s staff many times how they have impacted his life in profound ways at a time of great need. The staff continues […]

Growing up, both of Catherine’s parents used drugs, and her mother died from drug abuse. She spent a lot of time with her grandmother as a child. As an adult, Catherine was struggling with drug abuse, depression, and family issues when she was referred to United Way partner agency SafeHouse Ministries. She was estranged from […]

Misty knows hardship, but she also knows how to turn things around. Misty cared for her elderly mother until her mom’s death when her siblings decided to sell the family home, leaving her homeless. She returned to Georgia, her home, but had nowhere to live. She slept in her car as she sought shelter and […]

Fleeing an abusive relationship, Janae and her three daughters relocated to Columbus, Georgia. Janae left behind her home, her business, and all she had worked hard for. She found safety in Georgia but lost had her financial security. She attempted to rebuild her life, but struggled without the support of friends and relatives that she […]