January 2026 - In This Issue


  • 2025 Impact Report: By the Numbers
  • What We’re Building Toward in 2026
  • Essentials Drive Reimagined for Greater Impact
  • HomeAid's First Care Day in 2026 with SouthState Bank
  • HomeAid Board Member Spotlight: Luke Lauritzen
  • Still Time to Become an Annual Giving Partner
  • 2026 Annual Giving Partners


HomeAid Georgia's mission is to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education.

 

2025 Impact Report: By the Numbers

Thank you to every supporter whose generosity and partnership made HomeAid's 2025 impact possible. Together, we're helping build a future without homelessness.

 

What We're Building Toward in 2026

The impact HomeAid has achieved over the years is thanks in large part to you. As we celebrate 25 years of helping people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education, we are setting our sights on our most impactful year yet.


This milestone year is already gaining momentum. One HomeAid Care Day is complete, and our next will take place on February 3 at the Georgia State Capitol in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Georgia. This spring, we look forward to celebrating two ribbon cuttings—one with HomeAid Builder Captain Taylor Morrison at Breakthru House, and another with Builder Captain Paran Homes, in partnership with Evans General Contractors, at Peace Place. With additional projects in the pipeline, there is even more progress on the horizon.


Some of our goals this year include hosting 25 HomeAid Community Engagement events, launching a reimagined Essentials Drive with a one-day, volunteer-led Distribution Day, and rolling out our $25 for 25 Years campaign.


There are many ways to be part of this important work. In addition to the opportunities above, supporters can contribute to our 2026 Annual Giving Campaign, host a fundraising event benefiting HomeAid, or sponsor a HomeAid CareKit Assembly.


We do this work because, on any given night in Georgia, approximately 12,294 people are experiencing homelessness. We are deeply grateful to our partners and supporters who help advance HomeAid’s mission to build a future without homelessness.

 

Essentials Drive Reimagined for Greater Impact

HomeAid is doing things a little differently this year for Essentials in honor of our 25th Anniversary. We are working on recruiting 25 teams to raise $2,500 each. By partnering with a diaper distributor, we can maximize our purchasing power and distribute more essential baby items than ever before!

 

HomeAid's First Care Day of 2026 with SouthState Bank

The first HomeAid Georgia Care Day of 2026 is complete. Ten volunteers from SouthState Bank tackled interior painting and cleared out garage space for Development Disability Ministries (DDM) on Friday, January 23. Thank you to Sherwin-Williams for donating 5 gallons of paint to help make this Care Day possible!

 

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HomeAid Board Member Spotlight: Luke Lauritzen

Luke Lauritzen recently joined HomeAid's Board of Directors and currently serves as the Division President of Meritage Homes.


When asked what inspires his support of HomeAid’s mission, Luke shared, “In my opinion, there’s no greater feeling than being able to do for others, particularly when they don’t have the means or resources to do so on their own. Perspective is a very valuable thing—as Robin Roberts once said, ‘I bet if we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours right back.’ Any opportunity to give back to the community is a special one, and I look forward to contributing in any way that is helpful.”


We are grateful to Luke for his commitment to HomeAid’s mission and for the leadership he brings to our Board.

 

Still Time to Become an Annual Giving Partner

Annual Giving Partners make HomeAid’s work possible all year long—turning generosity into lasting impact across our communities. Join us during our 25th anniversary year and help shape the year ahead. Scroll down to see the generous partners already making a difference.

 

2026 Annual Giving Partners

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