CaringWorks, Inc.

Thanks, The Champion Newspaper, for the great feature!

Nonprofit executive calls decision to retire ‘bittersweet’ - The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779 | Georgia “After much reflection and with mixed emotions, I have decided to retire from CaringWorks this year after proudly serving as its president

For 12 years, Dr. Karma Russell has worked at CaringWorks, leading with compassion, encouragement, and high expectations—helping both clients and staff grow into what they’re capable of becoming.

Recently earning her doctorate in human services, Karma continues to model what leadership rooted in service looks like at CaringWorks.

Read more about her journey and impact: https://rebrand.ly/kc85jhf

Today we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a reminder that mental health and housing stability are deeply connected.

At CaringWorks, behavioral health services are a critical part of helping individuals move out of homelessness and build long-term stability. In 2025, 74% of CaringWorks clients received behavioral health services either through CaringWorks or through partnerships with other providers.

Our coordinated approach to housing, behavioral health, and supportive services works: In client surveys, 97% of CaringWorks clients reported that services helped them better manage the challenges they were facing.

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At 25, Frederick is rebuilding his life after experiencing homelessness and navigating longstanding mental health challenges that began in childhood. With support from CaringWorks, stable housing, and continued therapy, he is now preparing to begin CDL training, working toward long-term goals, and he has improved his relationship with his mom.

Read Frederick’s story and how consistent support helped him find stability and a fresh start: caringworksinc.org/fresh-start

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — an opportunity to better understand the connection between mental health and housing stability.

In our latest blog post, we look at national data on homelessness and behavioral health, challenge common misconceptions about mental illness and homelessness, and highlight why coordinated support services like those offered at CaringWorks are so important to long-term stability and well-being.

🔗Read the post: https://rebrand.ly/do0378h

Today, we honor mothers—including those who are rebuilding their lives and creating a more stable future for their children. 💛

At CaringWorks, that often begins with the basics—a safe place to live, food on the table, and a space to call home.

If you’d like to support mothers working toward lasting stability, please consider a gift to CaringWorks at caringworksinc.org/donate.

Our beloved co-founder, president, and CEO, Carol Collard, has announced her upcoming retirement after 24 years of leadership at CaringWorks.

For more than two decades, Carol’s leadership has shaped CaringWorks into one of Georgia’s leading permanent supportive housing providers, helping thousands of individuals and families move out of homelessness and into stability.

As we look ahead, the Board of Directors is leading the search to identify the organization’s next leader, and Carol will continue serving in her role to ensure continuity in our work. We will share additional information once a new CEO has been selected, and Carol will work closely with them to support a smooth leadership transition.

We are deeply grateful for Carol’s leadership and the impact she has made, and we look forward to her continued guidance as CaringWorks enters this next chapter.

Read Carol's full message: www.caringworksinc.org/new-chapter