Atlanta, GA – Our House is pleased to announce the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors: Matt Brock, executive director at Brock Built; Laura Diamond, business development director at Goodman Decorating; Dallie Gaskin, associate broker at Dorsey Alston, REALTORS; Anna Holcombe, corporate counsel at LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Natalie Morhous, president of RaceTrac Corporation; and David Siegel, senior manager at Aprio.

“These leaders represent a diverse group of individuals who will provide strategic direction as we navigate the COVID-19 landscape and move closer to becoming a Center of Excellence in the field of family homelessness,” says President and CEO, Tyese Lawyer.

These members join an additional 26 members of the Board of Directors, chaired by D’Ree Cooper, legal senior director at Travelport. Additional officers include Vice Chair Mike Martin of Jackson Spalding, Treasurer Beth Farnsworth of Ernst & Young and Secretary Suzannah Gill of Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants.

Since its merger with Genesis Shelter in 2014, Our House has grown to serve over 500 individuals annually and, prior to COVID-19, approved a $4 million Capital Campaign effort to deepen its program offerings and reach more children and families impacted by homelessness.  With the new challenges presented by the pandemic, the organization is looking to increase ways to keep families housed and equipped with supplies that help them maintain self-sufficiency while sheltering in place.

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About Our House
Our House is a nonprofit organization serving children and families experiencing homelessness in the Greater Atlanta area. Since 1987, the organization has helped thousands of individuals overcome homelessness through its Early Childhood Education, Employment Training Services, Housing Services and Family Services programs. For more information, visit www.ourhousega.org.