Uncommon Hope
We believe families deserve more than a temporary solution.Uncommon HOPE is a modern, family-centered nonprofit creating A Different Way Forward for Families.
We meet people where they are, then help build pathways toward where they want to go.
That means combining relationships that open doors, resources that meet real needs, modern tools, and economic opportunities that can lead to greater stability, income, ownership, and generational impact.
RELATIONSHIPS
We connect families with people, partners, and opportunities that can open doors.RESOURCES
We provide practical support designed around the real needs families face today.OPPORTUNITY
We create pathways toward skills, income, ownership, and what comes next.Our Story Is Evolving
Uncommon HOPE began as H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center, Inc., serving families throughout Mableton and South Cobb with food, essential resources, community programs, and support during difficult seasons. That heart has not changed. But the world has.
Families are navigating new economic pressures, rapidly changing technology, shifting workforce demands, and challenges that require more than short-term assistance.
So we chose to evolve too.
What Makes Us Uncommon
We don't just meet the need. We help create what comes next.Our approach connects immediate support with opportunities for families to learn, earn, strengthen relationships, develop new skills, explore entrepreneurship, and build toward greater independence.
Because help matters. But help should lead somewhere.
What We’re Building
Through initiatives including the Tech Lab, AI Academy, Income Lab, Food Co-Op, and Reset Room, Uncommon HOPE is creating new pathways for families and communities to move forward.
Our work is centered on four commitments:
EMPOWER
POTENTIAL
STRENGTHEN
COMMUNITY
CREATE
OPPORTUNITY
BUILD
A BETTER TOMORROW
Why It Matters
When families become stronger, communities become stronger.When families gain access to stronger relationships, useful resources, new skills, and economic opportunity, the impact can extend far beyond one moment.
It can change a household. It can change what children experience.
It can change what the next generation believes is possible.
Our Fearless Board Members
Carolyn Turner
President & CEO | Co-Founder
Sherman Turner
Co-Founder
Ronnie Baldwin
Vice-President
Pearline McKenzie
Secretary / Finance Treasurer
Myron Thomas Sr
Fundraising
Deshia Thomas
Fundraising
Antoinette Hartwell
Administration & Volunteers
Sheila Thomas
Volunteers & Programs
Vernedia Baldwin
Seniors & Programs