Stories
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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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North Gwinnett CO-OP: Vegetables and Fruit
Walk the produce section at the North Gwinnett Co-Op and you'll notice something: the shelves aren't stocked with generic fruits and vegetables. They're stocked with what the Co-Op's families actually cook with—the specific ingredients of home.
Sugar Hill Elementary: Bench Buddy
When we launched our Back to School Drive last year, the goal was simple: help local students start the year prepared, confident, and supported. We set out to provide 400 backpacks and 400 school supply kits.
Because of your generosity, we didn't just meet that number—we exceeded it.
And that's where this story really begins.
North Gwinnett CO-OP : Santa Shop
Every parent wants Christmas morning to feel like magic.
This past Christmas, thanks to the generosity of Gwinnett Church Transit, that magic came wrapped in over 460 toys—valued at over $7,500—all donated through a Be Rich Toy Drive to benefit families at North Gwinnett Co-Op.
Sleep In Heavenly Peace: Bed Build
Each night, thousands of children across Gwinnett County go to sleep without a bed to call their own. Some curl up on a couch. Some share a mattress with a sibling. Some sleep on the floor.
But on Saturday, October 25, 2025, more than 120 Be Rich volunteers showed up to change that.
They gathered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace—a volunteer-run organization with one mission: making sure kids sleep in a bed of their own.
North Gwinnett CO-OP: Shoe Drive
Each year the North Gwinnett Co-Op's Back to School Bash makes sure kids in our community start the year ready. Every kid receives a bookbag packed with school supplies and is fitted for a brand-new pair of shoes.
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.
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.
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.
Eagle Ranch: Houseparents Salary
We want to tell you a story about a girl named Hannah.
Hannah was adopted at just 7 months old, after spending time in different foster homes. Though she was adored by her adoptive parents, issues began to surface within months of her adoption. She started throwing tantrums that were excessively outside of the norm, which over the years escalated into anger, yelling, and harmful behaviors despite her parents' intervention efforts with pediatricians and counselors.
Eagle Ranch: Family Care Model
For the last 35 years, Eagle Ranch has gone above and beyond in order to serve struggling families and students through education, counseling, support groups, and family care.
Jambos: Greatest Need
Moving into the foster care system is a scary and uncertain transition. For many children, it happens so suddenly and quickly that they don’t have time to pack clothing to bring with them.
Home of Hope: Childcare / Daycare Assistance
Since 1987, Home of Hope has worked to end the cycle of homelessness in Gwinnett County. Home of Hope serves families experiencing homelessness by supporting them through a transitional living program, educational classes, financial planning, and career preparation.
North Gwinnett Co-Op: Life Changing Help
North Gwinnett Co-Op has long served the community of Gwinnett by providing people with food, guidance, and other resources to help them get back on their feet, whether their struggles are related to job loss, health problems, or other crises. For Bob, this help was life-changing.
Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Gwinnett
Have you ever thought about how much of your self-esteem is tied to your smile? The doctors at Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Gwinnett know how significant dental work is for avoiding shame, boosting confidence, and even gaining employment.
Eagle Ranch: Support and Family Care Model
Eagle Ranch has been serving families and children for 35 years through counseling, support groups, family activities, and residential living on their campus. One of Eagle Ranch’s biggest initiatives is their Support and Family Care Model.
North Gwinnett Co-Op
In Matthew 25:35–40, Jesus talks about the importance of caring for “the least of these.” When we care for our brothers and sisters, we show our love for him as well. These verses are the heartbeat of the North Gwinnett Co-Op’s ministry to the county.
Eagle Ranch: Renovation to Director of Spiritual Life Housing
Meet Andy. Andy and his family live at Eagle Ranch, where he serves as the Director of Spiritual Life, a role integral to Eagle Ranch’s mission.
Home of Hope: Operating Expenses
Meet Renita. Renita is the Director of Operations at Home of Hope, a residential facility for children and young mothers experiencing homelessness in Gwinnett county.
Eagle Ranch: Wings Initiative Program
Meet Eddie. Eddie Staub is the founder of Eagle Ranch, a community uniquely designed to help make life better for children and families going through a crisis.
Eagle Ranch: Mark and Tifaney
Mark and Tifaney are house parents at Eagle Ranch, a residential program designed to help children in crisis. Children living at the ranch have a range of emotional and relational issues they work through with counselors and supportive mentors, all with the end goal of creating healthy long-term relationships with their families.