Mission:

Over the next few weeks, local residents will volunteer their time, donate funds, and contribute 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 will begin by rehabilitating a dozen homes in the area, and there are already plans to extend the project to additional needy residents.

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, president and co-founder of the Atlanta Fuller Center, says that Project McDonough is very close to his heart.  "As a Henry County resident, I am very proud to give back to my own community. Making a difference begins at home," he says proudly.  "McDonough is my home.  There is plenty of need right here.  This isn't a one-time project as far as I am concerned."

This project has exhibited just how extraordinary Henry County can be when called to action.  "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 Shane Persaud, a local architect who has been instrumental in getting the project organized.  "Please join us in our quest to improve the futures of McDonough's needy residents by providing them with the common decency of adequate places to live."