It All Started with a Bus and a Heart to Serve

In 1988, Terry and Pat Powell left behind their corporate careers with one goal in mind: to serve low-income families and share the love of God.

Armed with a heart for service and a recognizable “big bus,” they rolled into downtown Atlanta’s housing communities, offering food, clothing, hygiene items, and hope. What started as a mobile outreach has evolved into a thriving nonprofit in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving more than 8,500 families each year.

What We Believe. How We Work. Who We Are.

Our values shape every volunteer shift, every bag of groceries, and every conversation at our door.

  • Love Well

    "Everyone matters."

    We believe every person is deeply loved by God — a love that brings lasting hope. We serve with compassion, listen before we act, and welcome everyone without judgment. Dignity isn’t something people earn here — it’s something they already have.

  • Own It

    "Responsibility. Every time."

    We take our work seriously because the people who depend on us are counting on us. We follow through, communicate honestly, and focus on solutions. When something falls short, we own it and make it right.

  • Better Together

    "We before me."

    StreetWise Georgia is built on partnership — with volunteers, donors, churches, and community. We believe more is possible when we serve as one team, and we bring that spirit to everything we do.

  • Serve with Excellence

    "How we serve reflects who we serve."

    The families we serve deserve our best. We pursue excellence in every detail — from the way we organize our pantry to the way we greet a family at the door. Every task matters because every person matters.

  • Steward Faithfully

    "Faithful with what He's given us."

    Every dollar donated, every pound of food, every volunteer hour is a gift entrusted to us. We manage it all with integrity and transparency — accountable to God, our community, and the people we serve, as we work together to build lasting stability for every family.

These values guide our team, our volunteers, and every decision we make.

If they resonate with you — we'd love for you to get involved.

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Our Impact

80

People accepted Christ at StreetWise in 2025

1,919,908

Pounds of food distributed in 2025

44,495

Articles of Clothing Provided in 2025

12,000+

Families served in 2025

4,300+

Seniors Had Food Delivered Through Streetwise

39,751

Hours of Volunteer Work in 2025

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Board of Directors

  • Frank Queen

    CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

  • Mignon Hooper

    TREASURER

  • Tim Rine

    SECRETARY

  • Mac Cregger

  • Tony Amburgy

Our Staff

  • Kind group of people, very understanding and respectful. I feel very Blessed to be a recipient of the organization.

    - CLIENT

  • Streetwise is wonderful, they come through in your time of need...with a smile and a prayer. Awesome people.

    - CLIENT

  • My friend and I went to volunteer and it was a great experience. The work they do is amazing, helping families that are in need of food and clothing in the community. Thanks for doing this! I will definitely be back.

    - VOLUNTEER

  • This organization is wonderful. It shares and gives so much more than food. They offer prayer, clothing, and the biggest factor is LOVE.

    - CLIENT

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