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MUST hotel-motel program adds bed capacity for homeless
Dec 13, 2016
The number of people struggling in homelessness locally is far greater than one facility can accommodate, and MUST Ministries is the only walk-up shelter in the area. To help overcome some of the bed shortage, MUST is launching an emergency motel lodging program addressing the challenge of families living in...
Gobble Jog benefits thousands of clients in need
Nov 25, 2016
A perfect fall day played host to 9,500 runners and walkers raising money for their neighbors in need. More than $550,000 in corporate sponsorships, race fees and participant fundraising will help 30,000 people in poverty with groceries, housing, emergency shelter, hot meals, employment...
Georgia Gives Day reaps record $30,444 for MUST
Nov 18, 2016
Thanks to an amazing outpouring of support from MUST friends and family, the Nov. 17 statewide online giving day was a big success, exceeding the stretch goal of $25,000. In addition to individual donations, MUST won several -�power hour-� contests with grant money for the most donors and...
Employment expands with new team
Oct 15, 2016
Much of the poverty issue is related to a lack of employment opportunities and job training. MUST is devoted to helping people who are unemployed and underemployed find long-term solutions. The Employment Specialists at MUST include Jeff Edwards (director), LaCreisha Griffin (Smyrna), Nate...
The Widow’s Mite
Sep 20, 2016
At times, we receive questions about the clients we serve and occasionally assumptions are made -� sometimes negative assumptions. If they truly knew our clients, they would realize many face mental health, physical health and life circumstance challenges we cannot imagine and would be...
FedEx Ramp Manager Shares Her Journey from Homelessness to Hope
Jun 13, 2016
On any given night, more than 500,000 Americans find themselves homeless. Many people take for granted having enough to eat, a place to stay and adequate clothing to wear. It isn-™t until you are without these things that you can begin to understand the pain that comes with it. Ametruis Knox,...
Have you volunteered?
May 18, 2016
Have you ever wanted to change your routine? Are you about to retire? Have you ever asked yourself, what is next? Where do I go from here? Well, if you have ever volunteered, you know it is a rewarding experience. It is good knowing you are helping others. Many feel this way about volunteering...
Finding their way home
May 10, 2016
Omar Edwards sits outside his apartment in Marietta. MUST Ministries provides housing for 73 disabled individuals previously living in homelessness in Cobb and Cherokee Counties. Homeless neighbors find shelter in MUST Permanent Supportive Housing Once his shift at Wal-Mart wound to an end,...
Former MUST client motivates others to make radical change
May 03, 2016
Tucked just beyond a tree line off Highway 41, Ron Green had a decision to make. He was broke, addicted and hungry as he stayed in the woods near thousands of Cobb County residents who prospered. He could continue on a path of destruction or he could seek help and hope. Ron Green and Monica...
