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HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Turning Houses Into Homes Since 1997
HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Turning Houses into Homes Since 1997

WHAT WE DO

Homes for the Holidays (HFTH) is the flagship program of Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. Housing is the key to reducing generational poverty and increasing economic mobility. Moreover, according to research completed by Stanford, children living in stable, affordable homes are more likely to thrive in school and have greater opportunities to learn inside and outside the classroom. Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc, helps to break the cycle of generational poverty by providing a hand-up – not a handout – to single parents and their children. We surprise single parent families (who are actively working to support themselves) with home furnishings and down payment assistance.

In short, with the help of donations from our sponsors and individuals like you, we work with local partners to turn houses into homes for single parent families.

“I can’t say enough how the stability has helped me provide for me and my 3 daughters. Being able to give them a home to call their own is everything to me. I was able to show them that they can have anything in life that they want as long as they work hard for it.” – Kevin Hargrove, #122
Emotional Homes for the Holiday's recipient sees new bedroom
Homes for the Holiday's recipient children excited in new bedroom

“From toothbrushes to lawnmowers, your generosity is used to make a house a HOME for those in need.”

Your donations ensure that when our families move in, their new house is fully furnished (everything from beds to lawnmowers to toothbrushes) and the pantry is full. They even allow us to help cover the downpayment.

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HOW WE DO IT

Step 1:

We receive donations year-round from our partners and donors like you who want to support our mission of providing hope for single parent families in need.

Step 2:

We work with local, affordable housing providers to select a single parent family who is purchasing their first home. We do not supply the new home, but we help supply the new home’s furnishings.

Step 3:

With the assistance of volunteers, we furnish and decorate every room, stock the pantry with food, and provide a downpayment assistance check as a surprise for the new homeowner.
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Support from our corporate and community partners is a critical part of ensuring that Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. has the financial resources to empower families to break the cycle of generational poverty and create a better quality of life for all. If your organization is interested in being a part of this life changing mission, please contact us!.

Your donations ensure that when our families move in, their new house is fully furnished (everything from beds to lawnmowers to toothbrushes) and the pantry is full. They even allow us to help cover the downpayment.

WHY WE DO IT

Warrick Dunn’s late mother, Betty Smothers, was a single parent who worked tirelessly to achieve the American dream of owning her own home.

As a tribute to her, Warrick established Homes for the Holidays in 1997 to help make home ownership a dream come true for single parent families.

Today, 238 families have been served.

WHY WE DO IT

Warrick Dunn’s late mother, Betty Smothers, was a single parent who worked tirelessly to achieve the American dream of owning her own home.

As a tribute to her, Warrick established Homes for the Holidays in 1997 to help make home ownership a dream come true for single parent families.

Today, 238 families have been served.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate

Turning a house into a home is expensive. Help us do so for single parent families.

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Get Involved

Fully furnishing a new home is hard work. Volunteers like you make what we do possible.

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HOW WE GOT STARTED

HFTH was founded under the umbrella of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers community relations department during Warrick Dunn’s first year in the NFL. 

Warrick’s late mother, Betty Smothers, was a single parent who always dreamed of owning a home. Warrick is helping make that dream come true for today’s single parents.

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16 STATES AND 31 MARKETS SERVED TO DATE

Metro Atlanta Atlanta Georgia
Metro Atlanta Austell Georgia
Metro Atlanta Canton Georgia
Metro Atlanta Decatur Georgia
Metro Atlanta Doraville Georgia
Metro Atlanta Duluth Georgia
Metro Atlanta East Point Georgia
Metro Atlanta Gainesville Georgia
Metro Atlanta Jonesboro Georgia
Metro Atlanta Lilburn Georgia
Metro Atlanta Roswell Georgia
Metro Atlanta Snellville Georgia
Metro Atlanta Stockbridge Georgia
Metro Atlanta Sugar Hill Georgia
Augusta Augusta Georgia
Augusta Hephzibah Georgia
Greene County Greensboro Georgia
Putnam County Eatonton Georgia
Baltimore Baltimore Maryland
Louisiana Baton Rouge Louisiana
Louisiana Lafayette Louisiana
Louisiana New Orleans Louisiana
Miami Miami Florida
Tampa Bay Clearwater Florida
Tampa Bay Dade City Florida
Tampa Bay Dunedin Florida
Tampa Bay Holiday Florida
Tampa Bay Lakeland Florida
Tampa Bay Lake Wales Florida
Tampa Bay New Port Richey Florida
Tampa Bay Pinellas Park Florida
Tampa Bay Plant City Florida
Tampa Bay Sarasota Florida
Tampa Bay St. Petersburg Florida
Tampa Bay Tampa Florida
Tallahassee Tallahassee Florida
Jacksonville Jacksonville Florida
Destin/Ft. Walton  Santa Rosa Beach Florida
Charleston Market Awendaw South Carolina
Spartanburg Drayton South Carolina
Greater Charlotte Concord North Carolina
Greater Phoenix Coolidge  Arizona
Greater Phoenix Glendale Arizona
Texas Dallas Texas
Texas Houston Texas
Detroit Detroit Michigan
Milwaukee Milwaukee Wisconsin
Nashville Nashville Tennessee
Greater Nashville Nashville Tennessee
New Jersey Newark New Jersey
New Jersey Port Monmouth New Jersey
Iowa Pleasantville Iowa
Iowa Knoxville Iowa
Kansas Topeka Kansas
Metro Denver Denver Colorado
Los Angeles Los Angeles California

16 STATES AND 32 MARKETS SERVED TO DATE

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Metro Atlanta Atlanta Georgia
Metro Atlanta Austell Georgia
Metro Atlanta Canton Georgia
Metro Atlanta Decatur Georgia
Metro Atlanta Doraville Georgia
Metro Atlanta Duluth Georgia
Metro Atlanta East Point Georgia
Metro Atlanta Gainesville Georgia
Metro Atlanta Jonesboro Georgia
Metro Atlanta Lilburn Georgia
Metro Atlanta Roswell Georgia
Metro Atlanta Snellville Georgia
Metro Atlanta Stockbridge Georgia
Metro Atlanta Sugar Hill Georgia
Augusta Augusta Georgia
Augusta Hephzibah Georgia
Greene County Greensboro Georgia
Putnam County Eatonton Georgia
Baltimore Baltimore Maryland
Louisiana Baton Rouge Louisiana
Louisiana Lafayette Louisiana
Louisiana New Orleans Louisiana
Miami Miami Florida
Tampa Bay Clearwater Florida
Tampa Bay Dade City Florida
Tampa Bay Dunedin Florida
Tampa Bay Holiday Florida
Tampa Bay Lakeland Florida
Tampa Bay Lake Wales Florida
Tampa Bay New Port Richey Florida
Tampa Bay Pinellas Park Florida
Tampa Bay Plant City Florida
Tampa Bay Sarasota Florida
Tampa Bay St. Petersburg Florida
Tampa Bay Tampa Florida
Tallahassee Tallahassee Florida
Jacksonville Jacksonville Florida
Destin/Ft. Walton  Santa Rosa Beach Florida
Charleston Market Awendaw South Carolina
Spartanburg Drayton South Carolina
Greater Charlotte Concord North Carolina
Greater Phoenix Coolidge  Arizona
Texas Dallas Texas
Texas Houston Texas
Detroit Detroit Michigan
Milwaukee Milwaukee Wisconsin
Nashville Nashville Tennessee
Greater Nashville Lebanon Tennessee
New Jersey Newark New Jersey
New Jersey Port Monmouth New Jersey
Iowa Pleasantville Iowa
Iowa Knoxville Iowa
Kansas Topeka Kansas
Metro Denver Denver Colorado
Greater Phoenix Glendale Arizona
Los Angeles Los Angeles California

HOW WE GOT STARTED

HFTH was founded under the umbrella of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers community relations department during Warrick Dunn’s first year in the NFL. 

Warrick’s late mother, Betty Smothers, was a single parent who always dreamed of owning a home. Warrick is helping make that dream come true for today’s single parents.

Learn More

Get Involved

Volunteers make our mission of empowering families in need possible.

Volunteer
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Phone: +1 (470) 585-1648

Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc.
235 Ponce De Leon Place
Suite M – 306
Decatur, GA 30030

IMPROVING LIVES / INSTILLING HOPE / INSPIRING COMMUNITIES

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Phone: +1 (470) 585-1648

Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc.
235 Ponce De Leon Place
Suite M – 306
Decatur, GA 30030

IMPROVING LIVES / INSTILLING HOPE / INSPIRING COMMUNITIES