Over the past year, local residents have volunteered their time, donated funds, and contributed materials and supplies to the latest Atlanta Fuller Center for Housing project in McDonough.  The Fuller Center of Greater Atlanta promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals, organizations, corporations, and religious groups of all faiths in an unrelenting quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need.  Project McDonough began in 2009 by rehabilitating more than a dozen homes in the area, and it has quickly extended the project to additional needy residents in the area.

The Fuller Center was started in spring of 2005 by Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity. Fuller set out to expand his missionary vision by returning to his roots at Koinonia Farm, a cooperative community dedicated to peace and service in rural southwest Georgia. A new mission statement was issued at Koinonia – also the birthplace of Habitat – dedicating The Fuller Center as a Christ-centered, faith-driven organization witnessing the love of God by providing opportunities for families to have a simple, decent place to live.

Mark Galey, co-founder of Project McDonough and president of the Atlanta Fuller Center, says that Project McDonough is very close to his heart.  "Making a difference begins at home," he says proudly.  "McDonough is my home.  There is plenty of need right here."

This project has exhibited just how extraordinary Henry County can be when called to action, says Shane Persaud, co-founder of Project McDonough.  "As a McDonough resident, I am very proud to give back to my own community.   I'm impressed with the dedication and energy of the citizens of Henry County, and how they have come out in droves to help," says Persaud.  "I look forward to carrying the mission of the Fuller Center beyond McDonough into every corner of Henry County where there is a need."