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Explore the latest updates, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes insights into how we're helping vulnerable families stay housed and build a foundation for long-term financial stability.
At BCM, the impact of Budget for Life™ is best told by the people who have experienced it. Meet Undra, a Budget for Life™ graduate whose journey demonstrates the power of financial education, perseverance, and support. Read her story to see how a commitment to change helped her build a brighter future for herself and her family.
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One missed paycheck. Fewer hours at work. An unexpected bill. For many families already living on the edge, it doesn’t take much to trigger a financial crisis—and BCM Georgia’s Emergency Assistance Program is helping keep families housed, connected, and hopeful when they need it most.
BCM Georgia’s Budget for Life™ program participants are seeing meaningful shifts in how they manage money, from improved budgeting habits to progress on debt reduction. Even as unexpected challenges arise, coaching and community support are helping families stay engaged and move steadily toward greater stability
Celebrate National Volunteer Month by turning compassion into action. Get involved with BCM Georgia through initiatives like Household Stability Supply Kits and the Summer Family Support Drive, and help build strong, thriving communities.
Join BCM Georgia on June 11, 2026, for the inaugural Seeds of Change Mahjong Social in Atlanta, where every table played helps support local families and strengthen our community.
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BCM Georgia’s 29th Annual Tee It Up Golf Tournament brings together golfers, community leaders, and supporters for a memorable day at Peachtree Golf Club, combining a play-your-own-ball experience with meaningful charitable impact.
BCM Georgia and The Boyce L. Ansley School have partnered to provide families like Naomi’s with the resources and support they need to achieve lasting stability and hope.
Keeping Families Stable and Kids in School; Read About Our Budget for Life Program and Its Impact on One Family
BCM is grateful to be a part of the grantee class for CFGA's Housing Stability Grant
A financial education money story from a BCM Budget for Life client
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BCM Georgia's November newsletter celebrates a successful Thanksgiving at Home drive, highlights the 2025 Impact Report supporting nearly 3,000 parents and children through its innovative two-generation approach, and invites continued year-end support.
BCM Georgia is part of a consortium of nonprofits in Fulton County given grants to help families facing food insecurity. More broadly it is an effort to keep families stable and thriving.
Keeping Families Together Through Housing Stability and Financial Education Programs: BCM Georgia’s Bold Vision for Metro Atlanta
BCM Georgia – Stable Homes, Thriving Families – Our FY25 Impact Report and a Bold Step Forward for a 2 Generation Strategy to Serve Families
It was a gorgeous day for golf and gathering old friends, and new. Thank you to each and every participant in BCM's largest annual fundraiser.
Amid federal funding uncertainty, BCM Georgia continues to support households like Maria’s, emphasizing that SNAP is not a luxury but a lifeline that helps families stay housed, employed, and nourished.
Tanya’s inspiring journey from escaping abuse and near homelessness to financial stability, higher education, and a brighter future for her and her son through the support of BCM Georgia’s Foundation 3 program.
Desperate for change, Tekeyla enrolled in 2017, hoping for a lifeline.
Your continued commitment to BCM’s important work will ensure vulnerable families in our communities have a home and the opportunity to thrive.
For Metro Atlanta, homelessness rose 7% in 2024, with a similar rise in family homelessness to the national average.
Shelter is important, but one thing this study demonstrates is that a “home” is much more than that.
You’d never know she nearly ended up on the streets judging from where she is now.
To Jakeya, the help she received from BCM wasn’t just a frivolous gift; it was the chance at a life she never thought she could have.
Those who support BCM financially play a direct role in changing lives – lives just like that of Demond and his son.
Kendra knew she needed help in order to maintain safe housing for her family – then Budget for LifeTM came into the picture.
I want you to know how very grateful I am to be a part of your community.
Georgia House Bill 404 went into effect earlier this month, marking an important milestone for renter protections across the state.
BCM Georgia prevents homelessness by supporting families in crisis while also addressing its root causes, so that families can lead stable and connected lives that allow them to thrive.
As of June of this year, $3 million has gone directly to supporting families, with an additional $3 million planned in emergency assistance this year (up to $3,500 to 1,000 Georgia families).
The number of people living in shelters increased by 7% this past year, while the number of people living without shelter rose by a third.
Most of us have at least some awareness of homelessness—for many, it’s a thing we encounter daily. But not everyone is familiar with the many shapes homelessness can take.