Each year, thousands of people escaping violence and persecution arrive legally in the United States, looking for a fresh start. However, for most, what they are carrying, usually just a suitcase or two, is all they own.
That’s where the Welcome Co-op , which recently relocated to Tucker, steps in. The agency works with housing providers, vendors and volunteers to secure housing, collect needed household items and furnishings, and set up homes for documented refugees coming to the Atlanta area.
It also manages the Shop of Hope thrift store where refugees can obtain clothing, shoes and personal items free of charge…