HomeAid Atlanta Partners with Bank of America for HomeAid CareKits

 
 
Bank of America Volunteers with 500 CareKits
Bank of America Volunteers with 500 CareKits
ATLANTA - Aug. 13, 2014 - PRLog -- HomeAid Atlanta partnered with Bank of America employees on July 31 to assemble and donate 500 HomeAid CareKits, or hygiene kits, for homeless or indigent folks in Atlanta.  Fourteen Bank of America employees volunteered their time to assemble the kits, which were donated to Intown Collaborative Ministries' Emergency Needs Food Pantry, located at Druid Hills United Methodist Church (Druid Hills UMC) at the corner of Ponce de Leon and Briarcliff in Atlanta.  The CareKits contain shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, granola bar, deodorant and other self-care items.

Bank of America is a national supporter of HomeAid America and its chapters.  Because of the bank’s donations, several HomeAid chapters have had the opportunity to partner with local Bank of America locations to create HomeAid CareKits.  CareKits are donated to local groups serving the homeless and shared with those in need.

“Thank you to Bank of America, a long-term supporter of HomeAid, for its continued support.  Each time HomeAid Atlanta partners with Bank of America’s volunteers, we accomplish a great deal and have a wonderful time in the process.  Though these CareKits are not a solution to a homeless person’s housing concerns, we hope that they will provide the recipients with some relief.  When Intown Collaborative Ministries put out a request for this type of kit, we were in the planning phase of starting this program.  With Bank of America’s support, we were able to provide the food pantry, open Saturday mornings at Druid Hills UMC, with these much needed items,” said Jean Hilyard, HomeAid Atlanta Executive Director.

HomeAid CareKits is a project launched by HomeAid America and has been held with chapters in Houston, Orange County, Portland, and more.  HomeAid Atlanta will assemble 500 additional CareKits in November 2014, as part of the National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month.

About HomeAid Atlanta:

Founded in 2001, HomeAid Atlanta is a nonprofit organization working in partnership with the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, and is a local chapter of HomeAid America, a leading national provider of transitional housing for the temporarily homeless. HomeAid builds new lives for homeless families and individuals through housing and community outreach.  HomeAid acts as the housing developer and liaison between homeless service providers, builders, trade partners and community donors and volunteers.  To date, HomeAid Atlanta has completed 18 housing developments that serve the temporarily homeless, including victims of domestic violence, teen mothers, abused and abandoned children, and homeless families.  For more information, visit www.homeaidatlanta.org.

About Intown Collaborative Ministries:

Intown Collaborative Ministries (ICM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving the 30306 and 30307 ZIP codes.  Intown seeks to build relationships and find permanent solutions to homelessness and hunger. Intown was born out of the work of ICA (Intown Community Assistance), which served the neighborhood for over three decades.  ICM continues to prevent homelessness for low-income neighbors and provide long-term case management and accompaniment for people who are homeless.  Learn more at www.intowncm.org

Druid Hills United Methodist Church:

As a United Methodist Church, Druid Hills United Methodist Church (DHUMC) is proud to be a congregation with open hearts, open minds, and open doors.  DHUMC’s motto is “Radical Love Is Here”.  The church welcomes all, and participates in many outreach programs, including hosting the Intown Collaborative Ministries Emergency Needs Food Pantry.  Truly, all are welcome at DHUMC.  Learn more at www.druidhillsumc.org.

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Jean Hilyard
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