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Hope Haven of DeKalb County honors longtime employees

Honorees included Mary Ozgowicz, Jenny Swanson, Lesly Wicks, and Gary Chapman

At the Oct. 15, 2025, regular meeting of the Hope Haven Board, several employees were recognized for their years of service to the agency. They include (left to right) Mary Ozgowicz, Jenny Swanson, Lesly Wicks, and Gary Chapman, all of whom have nearly 90 years of experience working at Hope Haven of DeKalb County.

At the Oct. 15, 2025, regular meeting of the Hope Haven Board, several employees were recognized for their years of service to the agency. They include (left to right) Mary Ozgowicz, Jenny Swanson, Lesly Wicks, and Gary Chapman, all of whom have nearly 90 years of experience working at Hope Haven of DeKalb County. (Megann Horstead, Megann Horstead)

By Megann Horstead

Multiple longtime employees of DeKalb’s only shelter for people who are homeless received accolades this week for service to the community.

At the Wednesday regular meeting of the Hope Haven Board, employees Mary Ozgowicz, Jenny Swanson, Lesly Wicks and Gary Chapman were celebrated.

Combined, they have nearly 90 years of experience working at Hope Haven of DeKalb County.

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Megann Horstead

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Megann Horstead writes about DeKalb news, events and happenings for the Daily Chronicle - Shaw Local News Network. Support my work with likes, clicks and subscriptions.