More Than a Job: My Calling with Atlanta Habitat

By Tia McCoy, Atlanta Habitat Director of Neighborhood Engagement For seven years, I’ve served as the Director of Neighborhood Engagement for Atlanta Habitat, building bridges between families, neighbors, and civic leaders in the communities where we build and preserve homes.

On paper, it might sound like community liaison work. But in my heart, I know it’s more than a job — it’s a calling.

The difference between a job and a calling is more than words. With a job, the tasks get done and the boxes are checked so the bills can be paid. Sometimes it’s just a means to an end.

But a calling? A calling is fueled by purpose and passion. It aligns with your deepest values, brings meaning to your days, and challenges you to show up fully — because you know the work matters.

This work is life ch