SR1084: SR1084 Nicholas House Inc.; recognize and commend; Dream Builders Event; honor on April 23, 2026

This resolution is a formal statement of praise from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes 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 long-term self-sufficiency. The resolution describes the organization's programs, including emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, and housing stability assistance, and notes it provides shelter to about 250 people each night. It also honors the organization's Dream Builders Event on April 23, 2026, which raises money and awareness for the group's mission. The Senate directs its Secretary to send copies of the resolution to Nicholas House Inc. and the event's organizers.

• Formally commends Nicholas House Inc. for its work helping families experiencing homelessness achieve stable housing and self-sufficiency.
• Recognizes the Dream Builders Event, scheduled for April 23, 2026, as a meaningful fundraising and awareness effort.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and 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 ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.

The resolution directly names Nicholas House Inc., an Atlanta nonprofit, and the organizers of its Dream Builders Event. It also touches the hundreds of families experiencing homelessness whom the organization serves each year.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but gives official Senate recognition to a nonprofit's homelessness services and publicizes its April 2026 fundraiser, which may raise the organization's visibility among donors and community members.

• The preamble describes Nicholas House Inc.'s founding in 1982 and its mission to house families experiencing homelessness.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate commend the organization and recognize the significance of the Dream Builders Event on April 23, 2026.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Nicholas House Inc. and the event's organizers.

1. 2026-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• homelessness services
• nonprofit recognition
• Atlanta community organizations
• Senate resolution