HOPE Atlanta
Gloria Woodard is a seasoned professional in the field of social work and substance abuse recovery, currently serving as a Marta Hope Case Manager at HOPE Atlanta since July 2020. In addition to this role, Gloria has been working as a Peer Support Addictive Disease specialist at Breakthrough Outreach Recovery since April 2017, focusing on women in substance abuse recovery. Other notable positions include Peer Support Program Leader at Ariel Community Care (2019-2021) and Ryan White Intake and Engagement Specialist at SOMEONE CARES INC. OF ATLANTA (2018-2019). Gloria’s educational background includes an Advanced Standing Masters Program in Social Work and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Georgia State University, as well as an Associate's degree from Atlanta Metropolitan College. Gloria is also a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist, highlighting dedication to helping individuals in recovery and addressing mental health challenges.
HOPE Atlanta
HOPE Atlanta is one of Georgia’s longest-standing nonprofit agencies dedicated to ending homelessness and hunger in our communities. With special programs for veterans, people living with HIV/AIDS, food-insecure people and families, and people at-risk of becoming homeless, we apply a holistic 1-1 approach to help clients secure the housing and resources they need to achieve self-sufficiency and thrive. We’re working to end long-standing misconceptions about poverty, hunger, and homelessness, elevating our clients’ voices and stories to bring increased attention and urgency to interconnected (and alarmingly widespread) issues of housing insecurity, hunger, and racial injustice. Will you join us?