The door Rose kept opening
Rose Diggs did not begin with a strategy deck, a campaign, or a slogan. She began with a home. For more than a decade, Rose has provided short- to medium-term housing for children entering or moving through foster care.
Down 7 Up 8
Rose's story
More than 300 children have come through Rose Diggs' home. Down 7 Up 8 is how her life's work became a movement.
No matter how many times life might kick you down, get up one more time. Always get up one more time.
From one home to a wider village
In 2016, Rose founded Down 7 Up 8 Incorporated to extend the work beyond what one household could carry alone. That mission became tutoring, life-skills learning, mentorship, parent training, Holiday Hearts, and flagship events.
Recognition rooted in service
In 2024, the Cobb Chamber's Smyrna Area Council named Rose Smyrna Citizen of the Year. Recognition helps more people see what Rose has known for years: children need safe homes, caring adults, consistent programs, and community.
300+
children Rose has personally fostered
500+
students enrolled in Tutoring for Success
50+
Georgia counties reached through tutoring
90,000+
Bombas socks delivered to children and families