Stories
You are making an impact!
Every year since 2007, we've asked people to be a part of Be Rich and live out the words of 1 Timothy 6:18. Here are stories of generosity and its impact.
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Furniture Bank: Fire Recovering
This past summer, Furniture Bank faced a situation that was all too familiar to some of their clients.
Whispering Hope: House Manager
Meet Amy.
Prior to 2024, she was a lawyer, author, consultant, and strategist.
Today, she’s the House Manager at Whispering Hope Maternity Home—walking daily alongside women rebuilding their lives after unplanned pregnancies.
North Gwinnett CO-OP: Santa Shop
Last year, Gwinnett Church Transit students donated 327 brand-new toys to the North Gwinnett Co-Op’s annual Santa Shop, where the thrift store transforms into a magical toy store for families in need.
Heart for Lebanon: New Vans
After arriving in southern Lebanon, Sham’s family was connected with Heart for Lebanon.
The PaTH Housing Program: Moving Forward with Dignity
Last year, Senior Services of North Fulton launched the PaTH Housing Program to address this urgent need by covering moving costs and providing hands-on support for older adults transitioning into stable, affordable housing.
Eagle Ranch: Wings Center
Central to that healing journey is their on-site equine program, where students build trust, process trauma, and grow in confidence through therapeutic sessions with horses.
The Good Sam Friday Clinic
Every Friday morning for the last 10 years, the Good Samaritan Health Center—affectionately known as “Good Sam”—has opened its doors to neighbors experiencing homelessness, offering not just medical care, but dignity, hope, and community through its Friday Clinic.
Sleep In Heavenly Peace: Bed Build
That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace steps in. Entirely volunteer-run, SHP builds and delivers beds—complete with bedding—to children who don’t have one of their own.
Last year through Be Rich, Gwinnett Church volunteers came together for a one-day “Bed Build” that produced 99 beds.
410 Bridge: Vista Hermosa School Renovation
Thanks to your generosity through last year’s Be Rich campaign, our partners at 410 Bridge helped the Vista Hermosa community launch a 45-day transformation project that improved the school and inspired the community.
Caravan of Caring
Three times a month, on ordinary Saturday mornings in Forsyth County, a local school parking lot becomes a one-stop-shop providing vital services address basic needs for people in neighborhoods where time, transportation, and access are in short supply.
Dawson County Schools: Emergency Fund
When a crisis strikes in Dawson County, there’s often no safety net. Fortunately, thanks to your generosity through Be Rich, the Dawson County Schools Emergency Fund is able to fill the gap.
Home of Hope: Serve Feature
Last November, teams of Be Rich volunteers helped decorate Home of Hope for both the fall and Christmas holidays.
Samaritan’s Purse: A New Beginning
When war broke out in Ukraine in early 2022, families were forced to leave behind everything they knew in search of safety. Three of those families found a new beginning here in Metro Atlanta through our partnership with Samaritan’s Purse, a global relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to those impacted by crises.
Seeds of Hope: Educational Operations
The effects of the war have impacted every part of the region, and the Seeds of Hope school has not been immune. However, they have been determined to keep their doors open and their staff employed.
The Drake House: Health Care Benefits for Staff
The staff at The Drake House isn’t just part of the impact—they are the impact. As a relational, service-based organization, it relies on employees with unique skills and training to connect with the families who seek their help.
FoCAL: The Penguin Project
The Forsyth County Arts and Learning Center (FoCAL) has one goal—being the focal point of performance and art for each and every person in Forsyth County. Nothing exemplifies this goal better than their participation in the 2024 Penguin Project.
Atlanta Mission: School Uniforms & Backpacks
Every kid walks into school on the first day a little nervous. And for most, the goal is some version of I just want to fit in—to blend in.
Atlanta Mission expects to serve more than 350 elementary, middle, and high school students this year who all know that feeling.
East Cobb Church: Day of Service
On a Saturday last fall during the Be Rich campaign, adults, students, and kids from East Cobb Church gathered at Shallowford Falls Elementary to take on small projects with a big impact. From beautifying the school grounds to assembling care packages and sorting snacks, their efforts in just a few hours made a meaningful difference for hundreds of people locally and around the world.
Amana Academy: Lunch Support for Students
Amana Academy is a K–8 public charter school with a passion for providing high quality instruction to students in our area. Their integrated STEM program emphasizes ethical stewardship and character development in every student.
Jambos: Teen Program
Jambos exists to bring comfort and peace during an extremely tumultuous time in a child’s life. The nonprofit collects brand new pajamas, and after praying over each pair and attaching a Bible verse, they deliver them to children of all ages when they enter the foster care system.