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2020 Virtual Gobble Jog

Oct 09, 2020

Participants will be able to compete in the 2020 Gobble Jog from virtually anywhere from Nov. 1 - 26! Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Gobble Jog will be a virtual run and will not occur on the Marietta Square. We will miss seeing everyone come together on Thanksgiving morning, but we want to keep everyone safe and this...

MUST Groundbreaking

Sep 23, 2020

MUST Ministries celebrated the upcoming construction of a new campus expected to open in early 2022 that will increase shelter capacity and host a range of other services. The campus, at 1260 North Cobb Parkway, will increase capacity from 72 beds at its current shelter to 136 plus an additional 36 "flex" beds in...

Taste Of The Fair

Sep 18, 2020

The North Georgia State Fair may be canceled this year due to the pandemic, but it’s still serving up funnel cakes, cotton candy, turkey legs, and corn dogs via a drive-thru event called Taste of the Fair. For the next two weekends, people can partake in carnival food from their cars in the parking lot of Jim...

2020 Summer Impact Report

Aug 01, 2020

MUST Impact Report - Special COVID Edition

May 26, 2020

Volunteering at the MUST Toy Shop made this Christmas break one I will never forget

Jan 06, 2020

During my Christmas break from University of Georgia, I decided to take time to give back in my community. I heard about the Toy Shops at MUST Ministries and decided to help in Marietta. Being an introvert, I was a little bit nervous about what I was going to do and how much I'd be interacting with families I...

From colonel to case worker: Serving veterans

Mar 01, 2019

After 31 years in the military, Col. Jan Apo was ready to assimilate back into civilian life with her family, including her three children. She was unsure of a new career but eager to work with an organization that aligned with her values. “I wanted a job I could be passionate about.”

MUST Ministries rates among America's top charities

Feb 12, 2019

February 8, 2019 - Marietta, GA - MUST Ministries is honored to earn its third consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the organization's highest award. Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that MUST Ministries exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities doing similar work. According to...

Kids appreciate a good playground

Sep 20, 2018

A broken swing on the Elizabeth Inn playground touched young Elijah Purcell's heart and he was inspired to do something about it.