The Extension, Inc.

04/24/2026

Join us TOMORROW from 10-1 at the Home Depot in Kennesaw!
So come by and talk to some amazing alumni, grab a hot dog, get some swag, and support a great cause!
T-Mobile and Delta TechOps have planned a great day! Don't miss out!!

Home Depot Kennesaw
1665 Shiloh Rd
Kennesaw, Ga 30144

04/24/2026

We love our volunteers! Please tag us in your photos and stories. Thank ALL of you for what you do and for all of the yummy meals of love served.

For today’s National Volunteer Week Spotlight, we’re celebrating another one of our incredible community partners – The Extension, Inc.! 💙

We are honored to be a longtime supporter of the vital work that The Extension carries out. They serve as a true lifeline for individuals and families navigating homelessness and substance use challenges. Beyond providing a safe haven, The Extension empowers people to achieve lasting recovery and rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Be part of this incredible transformation! You can help make a difference by providing nourishing meals for Extension residents, joining the impactful backpack initiative, organizing group workdays, or helping out at special events and hosting supply drives.

Explore all the ways you can volunteer to support them here ➡️https://bit.ly/4ioYIdd

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!🌏

We are so grateful for Cobb EMC’s generous donation of recycled phones and tablets! Our staff have been using the tablets for documenting rounds, drug screens, and medication administration. It’s allowed our staff to document in real time, reducing the likelihood of human error and improving our standard of care.

Our residents have been using them to participate in external support meetings, helping them to build and strengthen a wider recovery network. With this new technology, we are also working to develop an electronic sign-in/out system – something we’ve wanted for years but never had the budget for! Thank you Cobb EMC!

04/21/2026

Join us on April 25th from 10-1 at the Home Depot in Kennesaw! Thank you to T-Mobile and Delta TechOps for choosing The Extension to raise awareness and funds for our life-saving mission!
If you haven't seen the Delta Tech Ops plane grill, you HAVE to get a hot dog straight from the fuselage! They'll also have raffle giveaways and donation opportunities!
So come by and see us, grab a hot dog, get some swag, and support a great cause! See you Saturday at the Home Depot!

Home Depot Kennesaw
1665 Shiloh Rd
Kennesaw, Ga 30144

04/17/2026

A great recap from Betsy Mathews on last week's ladies brunch with Cobb EMC! It was such a special day!

04/14/2026

We had such a great time on Friday morning at our Ladies Brunch with Cobb EMC and Gas South! There's nothing better we can think of than women coming together to support and uplift one another. We heard from an amazing panel of ladies including some of our incredible alumni, and our residents at the ladies campus got to have professional headshots taken to help them find local full-time jobs! Whether or not we're in recovery, as women we all have far more in common than differences.
And with a DIY bouquet stand provided by K. Mike Whittle Unique Floral Designs, we proved that you really can buy yourself flowers!💐

04/02/2026

Charity's Story of Hope

A little more than 5 years ago, I felt only pain, desperation, and hopelessness. I could not manage life, myself, my emotions, or relationships of any kind. Today, I am very grateful for having that experience because it motivates me to continue to find deeper levels of an existence that I never dreamed was possible.
On April 8, 2021, I was dropped off at The Extension by the Barrow County Sherriff’s Office to start a journey that the judge strongly suggested I give a try. I had tried before but could not be fully honest with myself and continued to relapse. A few months after being at The Extension, I started to feel many new things. One of those was connection, then a sense of safety started to grow and it seemed as if a new world opened up for me. I finally realized that I truly wanted a better way of living and wanted to be a better person for those who loved me.
As I embraced my spirituality, I discovered the power of giving back. Helping others who are struggling, sharing my story, and providing support have become integral parts of my journey. I am passionate about inspiring hope and fostering healing in those facing challenges similar to mine. I continue to learn more about myself and grow in ways that did not seem possible just several years ago.
Today, I am proud to be a part of a community that I feel supported in and can support in return. I work as a paralegal, alongside a dedicated criminal defense and personal injury attorney. My work allows me to advocate for justice and support clients during their most difficult times, fulfilling my desire to make a positive impact. I continue to stay involved with The Extension and give back to the place that gave me everything. My relationship with my son and the rest of my family continues to grow and heal in new ways and they can now trust me to be consistent and intentional.
My life is a testament to the transformative power of recovery, faith, and service — and I continue to strive toward growth, purpose, and giving back each day.

03/25/2026

The opposite of addiction is connection! No one knows that truth better than our amazing alumni. Last weekend they held a co****le tournament and had a blast spending time together, encouraging one another, and having FUN!
We are incredibly proud of our alumni- they don't just survive, they THRIVE!

03/06/2026

THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, volunteers, committee members, staff, and golfers for making On The Ball a truly special day! Not only did we have a great time seeing everyone's costumes and enjoying the friendly competition, but this was our BIGGEST tournament yet! 🏌️‍♀️⛳️

Thanks to each and every one of you, we raised critical dollars that will go right back into our life-saving mission of recovery!

02/23/2026

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02/12/2026

We're only a few weeks away from this year's On The Ball golf tournament! Time to start picking out your Team Name and Theme if you want a shot at the coveted Best Dressed award! 👑
🏌️Think Happy Gilmore, Caddy Shack, and anything fun that represents your team!

We can't wait to see your costumes on March 5th!

02/04/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of the North Georgia State Fair! This grant is an investment in our community and will allow us to transform many lives through recovery!

Last night, the Cobb County Fair Association held its annual meeting, and we’re proud to share some meaningful milestones.

The 2025 Superior Plumbing Presents North Georgia State Fair was officially recognized as the most successful fair in the event’s 93-year history. This achievement reflects the dedication of our board, volunteers, partners, and the community that continues to support the Fair year after year.

At the meeting, Fair President Colin Meaders presented Snyder Turner of Calvary Children's Home with a $100,000 donation, reinforcing the Fair’s commitment to Calvary Children's Home.

The Board also adopted the Giving Committee’s recommendations to award an additional $405,000 in community donations, which will be presented at our Scholarship & Donations Banquet on Monday, June 8, 2026.

The following organizations were selected for support in 2026:

$15,000 grants to:
Circles of Cobb , Cobb Christmas Inc., Cobb Collaborative, Cobb Journalism Fund, Cobb Sheriff's Foundation, Inc., The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, HEAL Atlanta, Loving Arms Cancer Outreach, Marietta Firefighter Support Fund, MDE School, Miss Cobb County Scholarship Program, MUST Ministries, Simple Needs GA, Inc., Special Needs Cobb, and 10 Women of Hope.

$20,000 grants to:
The Center for Family Resources, Waymark Foster, and The Dave Krache Foundation.

$35,000 grants to:
LiveSafe Resources and The Extension, Inc..

$50,000 in matching funds to the Cobb Schools Foundation.

In addition, the 2026 North Georgia State Fair and Drew Exposition Scholarship application is now open. This year, the Fair will award ten $5,000 scholarships to graduating Cobb County high school seniors, continuing our long-standing commitment to investing in local students and the future of our community.

Link:https://www.northgeorgiastatefair.com/sholarships

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helps make the North Georgia State Fair more than an event—by turning success into real, lasting impact across our community.

See you September 24-October 4, 2026 as we celebrate 250 years of the United States of America!