About Respite Care Atlanta
Welcome to Respite Care Atlanta! We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, founded in 2018, that follows an interfaith social-recreational to support caregivers and their loved ones in the community. We are supported in the way of community outreach and spiritual enrichment through nine congregations in the community.
At Respite Care Atlanta, we uphold the dignity of our members by treating them with compassion, respect, and joy.
Our Mission
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
Programs and Community Outreach Director
Kassie Roth currently serves as Programs and Community Outreach Director 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 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.
Hannah Hatcher
Development and Admin Manager
Hannah Hatcher serves as the Development and Admin Manager for Respite Care Atlanta. She oversees all fundraising and administrative functions, including donor relations and volunteer recruitment.
Hannah has a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Kennesaw State University. Her previous experience includes interning with Misty Acres Farm & Sanctuary and YouthCentric Inc. where she assisted in development activities and organizational management.
Meredith Smith
Program Assistant
Meredith serves as the Program Assistant to all RCA programs, assisting in facilitating daily program activities.
Meredith has a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Texas. Her previous work experience includes working as a Territory Manager for Weight Watchers, a Senior Writer/Producer at Cartoon Network, and Head of the Sustainability Initiative at The Weather Channel. Meredith is a proud mother of two, one of whom recently graduated from UGA and the other is heading off to the University of Colorado.
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
- 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.
