We often say that we could not deliver the HomeStretch mission — to bring stability to homeless families — without our community partners. We don’t take this fact for granted! This month, we take time to highlight some of our partners who contribute their time, money, and talents to HomeStretch in exciting ways.
A Ninja Charity
A HomeStretch partner for more than six years, we can count on HomeAid Atlanta to deliver just what we need to keep our properties in great shape. HomeAid Atlanta’s primary mission is to match skilled and unskilled volunteers with transitional housing service providers. This means we receive volunteers who can get the job done. In addition, the teams bring with them necessary supplies or donations for projects in conjunction with the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association.
In September, the HomeAid Atlanta team came with more than 20 volunteers from CB Richard Ellis and Flooring Design Group to paint, tile, landscape, and insulate our properties. These hard-working volunteers accomplished quite a bit! In addition to improving the apartments, they climatized our storage unit. This critical enhancement will enable us to safely store supplies throughout the year.
“We are like a ninja charity,” says Mandy Crater, Executive Director of HomeAid Atlanta. “We provide helpers to help those who help others.” Mandy was happy to be at HomeStretch for the first time and promised that it won’t be her last.
Northminster Brings the Flavor
This month we welcome to the LifeSkills Education class, long-time partner, Northminster Presbyterian Church’s (NPC) “Give a Meal a Month” ministry. NPC members plan to demonstrate cooking with a crockpot by creating a tasting menu for the families to enjoy at dinner. They will also donate a new crockpot to each family. Following the dinner, Mary Clark from United Way will lead the adults in a workshop on extreme couponing and how to plan meals that are healthy, simple, affordable, and kid-friendly.
