Georgia CommonsSR 1084: Nicholas House Inc.; recognize and commend; Dream Builders Event; honor on April 23, 2026
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Nicholas House Inc., an Atlanta nonprofit serving homeless families, and recognizes its Dream Builders fundraising event on April 23, 2026.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It praises Nicholas House Inc., a nonprofit founded in 1982 by members of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, for its work helping families experiencing homelessness find stable housing and support. The resolution describes the organization's programs, including emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, and housing stability assistance, and notes it houses about 250 people nightly. It also recognizes the organization's Dream Builders Event on April 23, 2026, a fundraising event meant to support its mission. The Senate directs its Secretary to send copies of the resolution to Nicholas House Inc. and the event's organizers.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Nicholas House Inc. for its work providing housing and support services to families experiencing homelessness.
- Recognizes the Dream Builders Event on April 23, 2026 as a meaningful fundraising and awareness effort.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Nicholas House Inc. and the event's organizers.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Nicholas House Inc., its staff and the families it serves, and the organizers and attendees of the Dream Builders Event. It has no legal or financial effect on any other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding changes, but it gives public, official recognition from the Georgia Senate to a nonprofit's homelessness services and its upcoming fundraiser, which can raise the organization's visibility and support its outreach efforts.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Nicholas House Inc.'s founding in 1982, its mission, and the scope of its shelter and support programs.
- The resolved clause formally commends the organization and recognizes the significance of the Dream Builders Event on April 23, 2026.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the organization and event organizers.
From the bill
“Nicholas House Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering families experiencing homelessness to achieve lasting self-sufficiency through stable housing and comprehensive, wrap-around support services”
“the members of this body commend Nicholas House Inc. for its outstanding service to the citizens of Georgia and recognize the significance of the Dream Builders Event on April 23, 2026”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
Topics
- homelessness services
- nonprofit recognition
- Atlanta
- Georgia Senate resolution
- housing assistance