YOU DESERVE SUPPORT, DIGNITY, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO REBUILD YOUR LIFE!
Our Founder & Executive Director
Mrs. Cynthia McGarity is the founder and Executive Director of Rehoboth Family and Community Services. Our beloved term, "Rehoboth," is derived from the name of a well mentioned in Genesis 26:22. Rehoboth means "room or space, no conflicts." Therefore, Rehoboth can be interpreted as “God has made room for you to prosper, and you shall.” Rehoboth F.C.S. has served justice-impacted communities since 2007.
As the leader, Mrs. McGarity is driven by a deep passion to support individuals and families impacted by justice matters on both sides of the court aisle. Furthermore, she understands that victims of crime, perpetrators of criminal acts, and their families coexist within communities. She explained, "Trauma is overwhelming, far-reaching, and often long-lasting; traumatic experiences are shocking for everyone within the criminal justice sphere." Mrs. McGarity believes supportive services and resources are paramount for restoration, resiliency, and thriving families. She has been recognized for her leadership in the media and collaborates with public safety agencies, state agencies, communities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Rehoboth F.C.S. is an anchor partner with The Justice Reform Partnership, a group of 90+ organizations supportive of criminal justice reform policies and legislation. Additionally, Mrs. McGarity serves on the resource board of NIA (National Incarceration Association) and is a former Department of Juvenile Justice employee with over a decade of volunteer service with the Georgia Department of Corrections through the Chaplaincy dept. Rehoboth F.C.S. is a bridge of hope and direction for citizens under supervision or returning to communities.
In 2016, Cynthia lost a son to gun violence. Since 2022, Cynthia has served as the City Gun Violence Prevention Lead for West Georgia with Moms Demand Action, Georgia chapter. MOMS promotes safe gun storage and advocates for gun sense legislation to address and eliminate gun violence incidents. In 2024 and 2025, Rehoboth F.C.S. was awarded a proclamation from the Georgia Governor's Office, proclaiming September 25th as Georgia's Annual Day of Remembrance of homicide Victims. She is married to her best friend and greatest supporter, Christopher. They reside in Hiram, Georgia.
Our History
Rehoboth has a long-standing history of advocacy, community partnership, and commitment to justice-impacted individuals. Over the past decade, our work has contributed to meaningful policy change, community engagement, and restorative pathways across Georgia.
Our Future
By believing in people and providing support, we shift perceptions, break cycles, and build stronger communities. A societal shift occurs when individuals are offered opportunity and treated with dignity. We encourage the community to see justice-impacted individuals as capable leaders and contributors.
our beneficiary ecosystem
Justice-impacted Individuals
Citizens returning from incarceration, individuals on probation or parole, or perhaps never experienced incarceration but have a felony conviction which foster diverse social, housing, employment barriers.
Families & Caregivers
Spouses, Children, partners, grandparents, extended relatives, and caregivers who have been affected by the justice involvement of a friend or family member. The neighbors and extend community.
Politicians & Law Enforcement Partners
Our partners include correctional agencies, public safety entities, the Office of the District Attorney, Georgia State Senators, Georgia State Representatives, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
Volunteers & Community Partners
Numerous justice-impacted volunteers, organizational networks, the Family Unification Network (F.U.N), the Georgia Justice Reform Partnership, the National Incarceration Association, the Austell Community Task Force, Georgia Moms Demand Action, EMI Network (Ending Mass Incarceration Network), etc.
Community Advocates & Reform Organizations
The Georgia Justice Projects, Southern Center for Human Rights, and the Justice Reform Partnership.
A more just and compassionate society begins with how we treat those most impacted by justice involvement.
Cynthia McGarity, Founder