About Respite Care Atlanta

Welcome to Respite Care Atlanta! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing an engaging and spiritual environment for adults experiencing cognitive decline, while offering respite and support to their primary caregivers. We uphold the dignity of our members by treating them with compassion, respect, and joy. Respite Care Atlanta was founded in 2018 with the support of eight congregations in the Atlanta area.

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Our Mission

Respite Care Atlanta is a nonprofit organization that provides an engaging and spiritual environment for adults experiencing dementia and other cognitive challenges while offering respite and support to their primary caregivers.

MEET OUR TEAM

Welcome to Respite Care Atlanta – We’re glad you’re here!

Jenna Smith

Executive Director

Jenna Smith serves as Executive Director of Respite Care Atlanta. Jenna oversees daily operations, fundraising, programming, and membership.

Jenna has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Georgia State University. Her previous experience includes serving as program development and volunteer director for social development and human services programs in Ghana and Tanzania. Most recently, Jenna has worked in fundraising and development for Atlanta nonprofits.

Kassie Roth

Program Manager

Kassie Roth currently serves as Program Manager for Respite Care Atlanta. She is the primary supervisor for RCA’s adult day program as well as manager for RCA’s caregiver support groups.

Kassie has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from Georgia College and a Master of Social Work degree from Georgia State University. Her previous experience includes working in senior housing for Marietta Housing Authority and Access to Services with Georgia’s Division of Aging Services.

Respite Care Atlanta for seniors with Alzheimer's and other dementias

Jane Brann

Administrative Coordinator

Jane Brann serves as Administrative Coordinator for Respite Care Atlanta. She oversees all administrative functions, including donor relations and volunteer recruitment.

Jane has a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from American University and is retired from a career as a technical writer and content designer on a user experience team in the financial software field.

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP

Respite Care Atlanta is governed by a Board of Directors that includes one representative from each of the founding congregations and additional at-large members from the community. Congregations have appointed representatives, as well as Advisory Council members, to offer guidance.

RCA Board of Directors

ANDREW ABERNATHY
CHARLIE BATTLE
MARY CHASE MIZE
JIM HOWARD
MARGARET TALMADGE HOWELL
JACKIE MONTAG
JOHN STEWART

HAM SMITH
REV. JOHN ULDRICK
DR. EVERETT WALKER
REV. GEORGE WIRTH
REV. JULIE WRIGHT
KEN YARBROUGH
DAVID ZACKS

ANDREW ABERNATHY

CHARLIE BATTLE

MARY COLEMAN

DAN DAVIS

JIM HOWARD

MARGARET HOWELL

JACKIE MONTAG

HAM SMITH

John Stewart

John Uldrick

George Wirth

Julie Wright

Ken Yarbrough

David Zacks

SUPPORTING CONGREGATIONS

Respite Care Atlanta’s participating congregations are geographically located in Atlanta, on or near the Peachtree Street corridor. These congregations made an initial financial contribution to help support the mission of Respite Care Atlanta and actively collaborate with RCA in community outreach and spiritual enrichment. Our community is grateful for their support.