The need for affordable housing has grown since it was identified in 1991 as a gap in the services by North Fulton Community Charities. In 1993, HomeStretch was founded to address the fundamental issues contributing to family homelessness in the greater north metro Atlanta area and to assist rent burdened families facing housing crises.
The need for HomeStretch services has also grown. Today, the poverty rate in Georgia tops 18% and is even higher for single mothers. Over 26% of our children live in poverty. Single parents, earning minimum wage, are forced to spend more than 30% of their income for housing leaving very little for food, clothing, utilities, transportation, child care and medical care. One unexpected expense will be devastating.