SLCA’s Community Outreach began in the fall of 2017.
Expanding our long tradition of seasonal gift-giving into year-round volunteering provides our members the opportunity to continuously put our principles into action. We engage and empower others in our community with real reach and impact. Over 70 volunteers participate in Hunger Relief and Homeless Relief projects with our partner organizations.
I went to this morning’s Street-to-Home Outreach. It was a great experience for me and a well-run and organized and effective program that moves homeless directly to housing (not to a shelter) if they want the help.
I plan to go monthly. I recommend this for anyone else at SLCA looking to work directly with homeless in a successful program.
– Howard Katzman
I’m so happy to let SLCA know we collected 108 coats, plus any others that may be brought in tomorrow!!! Please thank everyone; we couldn’t have done it without their help!! I over-exceeded my goal of 100! I’m beside myself by the generosity of our SLCA community!
– Febe Leiva
We organized dozens of pallets of breads, recycled dozens of cardboard boxes, sorted clothes and stocked the pantry shelves with fresh produce, fruit, nonperishables and fresh meat. [I’m] looking forward to our return next month.
– Neil Burns
SUPPORTING THE UNITED WAY AND JERUSALEM HOUSE
Our volunteers prepare home kits of linens, towels and kitchen supplies to aid United Way clients who are moving into housing.
We assist with street to home outreach as well as interview training and resume workshops for the United Way.
Through our support of Jerusalem House, volunteers signed up to assist with event/party planning for fundraisers, child care for single mothers, and educational tutoring for resident children.
SUPPORTING SECOND HELPINGS ATLANTA AND TOCO HILLS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
On our first effort, 30 volunteers signed up to drive routes to pick up and deliver food to feed hungry families and individuals.
We also collected canned goods and nonperishable foods and over 108 winter coats, plus gloves and scarves, for children and adults; 22 volunteers help prepare hot lunches and distribute food pantry items to feed the hungry each month; and we raised $950 for the Atlanta Hunger Walk on February 25, 2018.