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Our House Awarded Grant for Parents and Children Impacted by Domestic Violence

Our House Awarded Grant for Parents and Children Impacted by Domestic Violence

We are thrilled to announce that Our House has been awarded the FY 2024 Specialized Services for Abused Parents and their Children Demonstration Projects (SSAPC) grant by the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services.

This transformative funding will empower Our House to improve systems and responses for abused parents and children impacted by domestic violence (DV) across Metro Atlanta. With this grant, we will:

  • Enhance evidence-based and practice-informed services for children and youth exposed to DV.
  • Strengthen advocacy, strategies, and interventions to better support families in need.

This milestone is a testament to our commitment to creating safer, stronger communities. Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this important journey to make a lasting impact. Together, we’re building hope and changing lives.

Our House’s Samantha Mullins Awarded Teacher of the Year: Preschool by Georgia’s Department of Early Learning

We are beyond excited to announce that our very own Ms. Samantha Mullins has been awarded the Teacher of the Year Award in the Preschool category! This prestigious honor was presented last week by Bright from the Start: Department of Early Learning, and we couldn’t be more proud of her outstanding achievement.

Thanks to the generous support of the Georgia Foundation for Early Care and Learning, Ms. Mullins has been awarded:

  • $3,000 for her personal use
  • $2,000 for a classroom makeover
  • Up to $2,500 to cover travel costs and stipends for substitute teachers

This recognition is a true testament to Ms. Samantha’s unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care and education to our youngest learners. Her passion for fostering curiosity and growth in the children of our programs has made an incredible impact. Her hard work, energy, and compassion truly set her apart as a role model in early childhood education. We are so fortunate to have her as part of our team, and we are thrilled to celebrate her remarkable accomplishment.

 

Our House President & CEO Tyese Lawyer Recognized Among Georgia’s Most Influential Leaders

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We are thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement for Tyese Lawyer, President and CEO of Our House. Tyese has been honored as one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s GEORGIA 500 – The State’s Most Influential Leaders!

For Tyese, leadership is guided by a powerful personal motto: “Invest in children, families, people, and the future.” This philosophy drives her daily efforts to create lasting change for the communities she serves.

Since joining Our House in 2004, Tyese has transformed the organization into a dynamic, multi-service resource for those in need. Under her leadership, Our House has become a beacon of hope and support for at-risk families and children across Georgia. With over 30 years of unwavering dedication to improving lives, her work continues to inspire and uplift countless individuals.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition of Tyese’s extraordinary contributions.

Congratulations, Tyese, on this incredible honor!

 

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Save the Date: OH What a Night 2025

February 8, 2025

 

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Our House Health Receives NAFC Gold Standard

Our House Health earned a 2024 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality
Standards Program.

The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinic’s mission is building healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare. The NAFC and its members are dedicated to ensuring that patients receive access to quality healthcare. To quantify and qualify the care provided at the Free and Charitable Clinic network, the NAFC formalized a set of Quality Standards for member organizations.

NAFC Members voluntarily submit information to the NAFC on the various policies and procedures in place to attain their standards rating and
attest/pledge that they successfully incorporate these standards within their organization.


NAFC Quality Standards elements include policies and procedures related to the following areas: Administrative, Clinic/Pharmacy Responsibilities, Credentialing and Privileging Systems, Patient Care, and Risk Management Systems.

We are excited to receive this rating highlighting our commitment to providing quality patient care. For more information on the NAFC, please
visit www.nafcclinics.org. For more information about Our House Health please visit Our House Health | Our House (ourhousega.org).

April 2024 Newsletter

April 1, 2024