HomeStretch's Summer Academic Enrichment Program

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HomeStretch Inc

LXCL:Our mission is empowering families with transformational support to acquire the resources, skills and behavioral changes necessary for&nbsp;achieving&nbsp;and&nbsp;sustaining their economic independence.

Every child deserves a summer filled with laughter, learning, and memories that last a lifetime. But for children experiencing homelessness, summer often brings isolation, instability, and learning loss that can follow them into the next school year. At HomeStretch, our Academic Enrichment Summer Program creates a safe, stable place where children can heal, grow, and simply be kids again.<p fr-original-style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(62, 62, 62); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 253, 249); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: left;" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(62, 62, 62); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 253, 249); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Through three powerful areas of support, children receive:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Academic enrichment with daily tutoring, literacy support, and small-group learning</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Group counseling and emotional support led by trauma-informed professionals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Life skills, recreation, swim lessons, field trips, and camp experiences that build confidence and joy</li></ul>For many of our campers, this is more than summer camp. It is a chance to catch up academically, process difficult experiences, build friendships, and believe in their future again. This year, we are inviting compassionate supporters like you to become a Summer Champion. When you give $100 a month for 12 months, you provide one child with a full summer of learning, healing, and play. Your monthly support helps provide:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Academic instruction and tutoring</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Counseling and emotional support</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Meals and transportation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recreation, field trips, and swim lessons</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A safe, encouraging community where children can thrive</li></ul>And if $100/month is not possible right now, gifts of any amount help make camp possible for children who need it most. Homelessness does not take the summer off. But neither does hope. Will you help one child experience a summer that changes everything?

Every child deserves a summer filled with laughter, learning, and memories that last a lifetime. But for children experiencing homelessness, summer often brings isolation, instability, and learning loss that can follow them into the next school year.At HomeStretch, our Academic Enrichment Summer Program creates a safe, stable place where children can heal, grow, and simply be kids again.Through three powerful areas of support, children receive:Academic enrichment with daily tutoring, literacy support, and small-group learningGroup counseling and emotional support led by trauma-informed professionalsLife skills, recreation, swim lessons, field trips, and camp experiences that build confidence and joyFor many of our campers, this is more than summer camp. It is a chance to catch up academically, process difficult experiences, build friendships, and believe in their future again.This year, we are inviting compassionate supporters like you to become a Summer Champion.When you give $100 a month for 12 months, you provide one child with a full summer of learning, healing, and play.Your monthly support helps provide:Academic instruction and tutoringCounseling and emotional supportMeals and transportationRecreation, field trips, and swim lessonsA safe, encouraging community where children can thriveAnd if $100/month is not possible right now, gifts of any amount help make camp possible for children who need it most.Homelessness does not take the summer off. But neither does hope. Will you help one child experience a summer that changes everything?

What if 10 people, in just 10 days, could raise $10,000 and help families move from homelessness to stability?That&rsquo;s the heart of our 10 for 10 campaign.HomeStretch has received a CFNEG&nbsp;MATCHING 2026 CHALLENGE GRANT from the Georgia Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia.&nbsp; To meet this challenge, we must raise matching dollars through actual gifts (no pledges) that are clearly designated for the grant.We are inviting 10 generous partners to give $1,000 each in 10 days and help us raise $10,000 toward this match.Your gift changes lives. Lila, a recent HomeStretch graduate, increased her annual income by 28%, built $7,437 in savings and increased her credit score by 104 points, and moved into stable, market‑rate housing.&nbsp; This is the kind of measurable progress your support makes possible. To ensure your gift counts toward the challenge grant, please:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Make an actual payment (not a pledge)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If $1,000 is not possible for you, please give at any level that is meaningful to you.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Include this exact memo with your gift:</li></ul>Will you be one of our 10?Your $1,000 gift today helps families build income, savings, and permanent housing stability. With gratitude, Cheryl CarterExecutive Director,&nbsp;HomeStretch

What if 10 people, in just 10 days, could raise $10,000 and help families move from homelessness to stability?That’s the heart of our 10 for 10 campaign.HomeStretch has received a CFNEG MATCHING 2026 CHALLENGE GRANT from the Georgia Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia. To meet this challenge, we must raise matching dollars through actual gifts (no pledges) that are clearly designated for the grant.We are inviting 10 generous partners to give $1,000 each in 10 days and help us raise $10,000 toward this match.Your gift changes lives.Lila, a recent HomeStretch graduate, increased her annual income by 28%, built $7,437 in savings and increased her credit score by 104 points, and moved into stable, market‑rate housing. This is the kind of measurable progress your support makes possible.To ensure your gift counts toward the challenge grant, please:Make an actual payment (not a pledge)If $1,000 is not possible for you, please give at any level that is meaningful to you.Include this exact memo with your gift:Will you be one of our 10?Your $1,000 gift today helps families build income, savings, and permanent housing stability.With gratitude,Cheryl CarterExecutive Director, HomeStretch

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Rock for a Reason: Silent Auction brings music and community together to help families move from homelessness to stable, independent living. Your bids support safe housing, counseling, financial coaching, and the steady routines children need to thrive. 🎸 Each item you win helps working parents take concrete steps toward lasting stability&mdash;paying deposits, covering transportation, and building savings. Thank you for standing with HomeStretch families as they rebuild their lives. 💙

Rock for a Reason: Silent Auction

Join us for Rock for a Reason, HomeStretch&#39;s signature fundraising concert event featuring the return of Kasper &amp; the 911 Band at Roswell Junction. Your raffle ticket not only gives you the chance to win incredible concert and entertainment packages, but also helps families experiencing homelessness build a path toward lasting stability.&nbsp; This year&#39;s event will feature a five-prize raffle, a live auction of exclusive music memorabilia, a Sponsor a Family campaign, and community-wide giving opportunities throughout the month.&nbsp; Every ticket purchased helps HomeStretch provide housing, financial coaching, and support services that empower families to achieve long-term success.

Rock for a Reason: Concert Raffle 2026

Enjoy live raffles, auctions, and VIP experiences, where all proceeds benefit HomeStretch families. Join us for an unforgettable night with food, family and fun with Atlanta&rsquo;s renowned Kasper and the 911 Band. Auction: A chance to win 2 concert tickets of your choice: Ed Sheeran, James Taylor, CeCe Winans, Tim McGraw, TLC &amp; Salt-N-Pepa &amp; En Vogue Silent and live auction items from nationally renowned recording artists Rock for a Reason brings our community together for an evening of live music and meaningful support. Your ticket helps provide safe housing and tailored programs for working parents and their children facing homelessness Contact information<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:cgatlin@homestretch.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">cgatlin@homestretch.org</a>770-642-918589 Grove Way, Roswell, GA 30075

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HomeStretch's Summer Academic Enrichment Program

US$4,300 of US$30,000 goal

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10 for 10: CFNEG Matching Grant Challenge

US$4,125 of US$10,000 goal

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