Transforming Homelessness Into Hope
Transforming the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Habersham County.
‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25:40
HOMELESSNESS IS HERE. BUT SO ARE WE.
Walking Beside Our Neighbors in Need
On a cold fall morning in Habersham County, a volunteer found a mother and her teenage son huddled behind a closed storefront — hungry, exhausted, and unsure where they would sleep that night. They weren’t addicts. They weren’t criminals. They were simply a family who had fallen behind, lost their housing, and found themselves with nowhere to go.
This is becoming increasingly common in Habersham County. Every week, Transform Habersham receives calls from individuals and families who are sleeping in cars, tents, abandoned buildings, and on the street — people desperately trying to survive another night with no safe place to exist.
Transform Habersham exists to step in when no one else can or will.
And this is why Transform Habersham needs your help.
THE NEED
Homelessness Is Here — and It’s Growing
Homelessness in Habersham County has reached a critical point:
Without intervention, many continue to cycle through crisis, poverty, and danger. The community has reached a breaking point — and Transform Habersham is responding to these needs daily.
Transform Habersham serves as the primary point of contact for individuals experiencing homelessness in urgent crisis across Habersham County.
Led by experienced nonprofit founder and community organizer Blake Foster, Transform Habersham brings structure, compassion, and coordination to a fragmented system — ensuring neighbors are not left navigating homelessness alone.
- Strong partnerships with Ninth District Opportunity, churches, civic groups, county officials, and service providers
- A proven record of coordinated volunteer engagement and successful case outcomes
- Deep community trust, strong faith-based motivation, and a commitment to long-term solutions
Positioned to Solve the Problem
Transform Habersham is uniquely equipped to lead this effort with compassion, accountability, and strategic vision.
WHAT WE HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH
Turning Compassion Into Action
We serve as a bridge — connecting our neighbors experiencing homelessness with the people, places, and resources that can help them rebuild.
Transform Habersham Inc. is an organization formed by volunteers to help those in our community who are facing destitution and desperation. These people are in dire need of a life transformation because we believe the Bible teaches that they are precious in God’s sight.
We provide personal, coordinated support — meeting immediate needs while walking alongside individuals toward long-term stability.
Crisis Intake & Response
Emergency Connections
Case Management
Transportation
Community Outreach & Education
Daily Outreach
Faith & Community Partnerships
Housing Support
HOW IT WORKS
What The Journey Looks Like
We meet people where they are and guide them through each step toward long-term stability.
REAL LIVES CHANGED
Stories of Transformation
Real people — here in Habersham — are moving from crisis toward stability because someone showed up. These stories reflect the real lives and real progress made possible through coordinated care, community partnerships, and compassion.
Traci's Story
Mark's Story
Michelle's Story
Meliny & Tyler's Story
Hurley, Patti, & Denver Story
Our Impact So Far
In just six months, Transform Habersham has partnered with churches, county and city leaders, United Way, the Chamber of Commerce, and civic organizations to help dozens of individuals:
- Secure Temporary Shelter
- Find Employment
- Access Food, Medical, and Mental Health Services
- Obtain Identification Documents
- Begin The Journey Toward Stable Housing
Every story represents a neighbor who was seen, known, and supported — not just counted.
Our Board
Our leadership is committed to guiding Transform Habersham’s mission with compassion, vision, and community partnership.
Blake Foster, President & Director (retired)
Kathy Holcomb, Habersham Senior Center, Director
Chris Wright, Chick-fil-a, Owner/Operator
Michele Rasmussen, Emory Heart and Vascular, Director of Development
Kirsti Matson, Consultant, Secretary and Treasurer (Not pictured)
WHAT'S NEXT
Our Vision For The Future
We envision community where every person has a safe place to call home and the dignity, stability, and opportunity to thrive – supported by compassionate guidance that helps neighbors navigate the transition from homelessness to hope.
To meet urgent needs while building sustainable pathways out of homelessness, Transform Habersham is working toward a coordinated, long-term response for our community.
Help Hire the Community Case Manager Who Will Change Everything
Why These Efforts Matter
Transform Habersham will:
- Prevent deaths from exposure, violence, and untreated medical needs
- Reduce strain on local law enforcement, hospitals, and social services
- Provide a humane, structured response to a growing community crisis
- Offer individuals a real chance to stabilize, secure housing, and thrive
- Build a united, compassionate community that reflects shared values of dignity and hope
Most importantly, it will save lives.
Future Impact
With full funding, Transform Habersham expects to:
- Provide emergency safe space for dozens of individuals each month
- Support 100+ individuals per year through direct case management
- Help homeless residents secure jobs, identification documents, and stable housing
- Reduce unsheltered homelessness and unsafe encampments
- Break cycles of instability for vulnerable adults and families
- Create permanent, sustainable systems of compassionate support in Habersham County
Help Hire the Community Case Manager Who Will Change Everything
Here is where we are today at Transform Habersham. Volunteers are stepping in with compassion. Churches are responding. Community partners are engaged.
But what’s missing is a licensed professional who can bring structure, continuity, and daily accountability to this growing crisis.
A Full-Time Community Case Manager is the critical next step.
This professional will:
- Conduct daily outreach to our unsheltered neighbors
- Provide comprehensive, professional case management
- Coordinate mental health and addiction referrals
- Secure emergency shelter placements
- Develop individualized housing and employment plans
- Walk alongside clients until permanent housing and employment is secured
Without this role, our neighbors cycle through crisis. With this role, lives stabilize.
YOUR GIFT MAKES THIS POSITION POSSIBLE
How You Can Help Today
To fully fund this position for one year, Transform Habersham needs committed community investment.
- $25 provides outreach supplies and intake materials
- $100 supports transportation and emergency placement coordination
- $500 funds a week of direct professional case management
- $1,000+ becomes a leadership investment in hiring for this essential role
- $50,000 funds the full salary and impact of one full-time Community Case Manager for a year
This is not just a hire. This is the difference between crisis and stability. Between sleeping outside and sleeping safely. Between hopelessness and a housing plan.
The community has reached a breaking point. Now is the moment to act.
Donate Today to Help Hire the Community Case Manager that Habersham County Desperately Needs.