From Hotel to Hope: Gloria’s Story
“When I put the code into that door, I felt a sigh of relief…‘Yes, it’s going to be our house,’” Gloria recalls, reflecting on the day she first walked into The Drake House with her two children.
Like many families in North Fulton, Gloria and her children spent months living in a hotel with no place to call home. Through our wraparound services and her own hard work, she began healing from the trauma of homelessness, grew her savings with financial coaching, and advanced her career.
“I did it, I did it, I did it…this is a new chapter,” Gloria says, describing the moment she signed her own apartment lease. Her story is a powerful reminder that “when you find people that believe in you, believe in yourself…even the impossible is possible.”
Watch the video above to see how Gloria’s journey led her family to stability and independence at The Drake House.
Dressing for Success at The Drake Closet
Our residents enjoyed a special shopping trip at The Drake Closet in Roswell, picking out business-casual attire that will help them feel confident and prepared for interviews and new career opportunities.
Interested in donating women’s clothing, shoes, or handbags to The Drake Closet?
Car Care 101 with Asbury Automotive
Asbury's Nalley Cares Council hosted an event with The Drake House attended by 15 of our residents. Moms got under the hood for a hands-on look at vehicle maintenance and what it takes to feel confident as a car owner.
An Asbury technician walked through essential upkeep, smart questions to ask a mechanic, and common red flags to watch for, helping our residents stay safe and empowered on the road.
Keys to Independence: Congratulations, Shayela!
Speaking of car owners, congratulations to one of our residents, Shayela!
Thanks to a generous community donation, we were able to give her a reliable vehicle of her own.
She and her sons were over the moon. Her words say it best: “I am so gracious for LITERALLY ALL that The Drake House has done for me and my kids. It’s truly amazing work that you guys put in, all because you want to. I really do love and appreciate you guys!”
Youth & Teen Updates
Rain Couldn’t Stop the Halloween Fun!
Last week, we planned to host our Annual Trunk-or-Treat, but the weather had other ideas...with a 100% chance of rain!
Instead of cancelling, families from North Point Community Church helped us transform our Market and Donation Center into festive Halloween spaces.
Thanks to Crown Tenant Advisors and Roswell Pediatric Center’s costume donation drive, our kids and teens had a blast celebrating Halloween and showing off their new costumes!
Our Teens Get Creative with Virtual Art
Our teens had a blast at Johns Creek Art Center’s virtual reality art class!
They each sketched murals that held personal meaning, then brought their designs to life using VR headsets to recreate their artwork as graffiti-style pieces in a virtual world.
An Update on Our Community Garden
Our Afterschool Program kiddos have been hard at work in our community garden and have now harvested over five pounds of fresh produce!
With support from our staff, volunteers, William’s House, and 12 Acre Farms, this hands-on project is helping our youth learn healthy habits while giving families access to fresh, homegrown food.
A Season to Remember, Thanks to the Braves
As the season comes to a close, many of our Youth and Teen Program students are wrapping up an exciting season of baseball and softball, made possible by a generous grant from the Atlanta Braves Foundation!
Support Families with Kroger Gift Cards
During these times of economic uncertainty, our families rely on our on-campus Market to help put meals on the table. Your donation of Kroger gift cards allows us to provide fresh produce, meat, and dairy weekly.
Gift cards can be mailed or dropped off Monday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM, at our Resource Center (10510 Clara Drive, Roswell, GA 30075).
Neighbor to Neighbor Spotlight
Golfing for Good with Roswell Presbyterian Church
A huge shoutout to one of our Neighbor to Neighbor partners, Roswell Presbyterian Church, for hosting their Charity Golf Tournament! We loved connecting with golfers to share our mission alongside other local nonprofits and are so grateful for RPC’s continued partnership and support.
Sweet Support from Kimberly Clark
A huge thank you to another Neighbor to Neighbor partner, Kimberly Clark for hosting their own ice cream event in support of our mission!
Their homemade ice cream paid tribute to Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’, and employees donated much-needed items for our resident Market.
Interested in Becoming a Neighbor to Neighbor Partner?
A Recap of Our Recent Events
Cornhole for a Cause: $30,033 Raised!
We had a blast at our first ever Miss Mary's Old Fashioned Cornhole Tournament!
Thank you to everyone who came out to play, cheer, and support our mission. You helped us raise $30,033! See you all next year!
Our Community Comes Together for “There Is No Place for Us”
Thank you to everyone who attended our Author Talk with Brian Goldstone, where we discussed his book, There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America.
The event drew a strong community turnout and sparked meaningful dialogue and action around housing instability, in partnership with HouseATL and other local organizations.
Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events
Save the Date: Giving Tuesday is December 2!
Help us make an even bigger impact by pledging to match donations up to an amount you choose. Your generosity can inspire others to give and double the difference we make together. Reach out to info@thedrakehouse.org for more information.
Want to Sponsor One of Our 2026 Fundraisers?
Welcome Our Newest Board Members!
We’re excited to welcome Candace Colon (Director, Ernst & Young), Teresa DeVos (Founder, SS2 Advisors LLC), Terrence Evans (CEO, TJFACT), and Beth Hudson (Retired Controller) to The Drake House Board of Directors! Their expertise and passion will help us continue making an impact in our community.
Community Support
Volunteers Making a Difference
Thank you to Hansgrohe and LGE Community Credit Union for spending volunteer days on our campus! From yardwork and painting fences to organizing essentials in our resident Market, their hard work helps make our campus a welcoming place for our families.
Community Drives Making a Big Impact
Thank you to Roswell Pediatric Center and Crown Tenant Advisors for their annual donation drive providing both Halloween costumes and winter coats for our families on campus!
And thank you to LexisNexis Risk Solutions for organizing a generous clothing drive to support The Drake Closet stores.
Thank You, Community Partners!
We’re thankful for the generous support from our community partners: LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Kimberly-Clark, and North Point Community Church.
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!
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