Executive Director Mandy Crater with HomeAid Atlanta joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss volunteer and support opportunities, including the Essentials Drive. Crater joins host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. Starting her career with HomeAid Atlanta in April 2015, Crater has been with the organization for eight years. HomeAid first appeared in the Atlanta market in[...]
As temperatures drop and Atlanta enters a new season, HomeAid Atlanta is still celebrating the triumphs of August! Throughout the month, the nonprofit organization enlisted the help of valued partners and volunteers to provide dignified and safe housing for those experiencing or at risk for homelessness across the metro Atlanta area. HomeAid Atlanta also implements initiatives to satisfy the increased need for[...]
The HomeAid Atlanta Essentials Drive collects essential baby items for families at risk for homelessness across the metro area. The record-breaking 21st annual drive lasted from April 1 through May 4, gathering over 242,130 diapers, baby wipes and more. The organization recognizes the need and challenges present for individuals and families attempting to secure basic needs in times of transition[...]
It is projected that over 5,500 individuals in metro Atlanta experience homelessness. Of those persons, 50% are women and 11% are veterans. Founded in 2001, HomeAid Atlanta’s mission is “to build new lives for families and individuals experiencing homelessness through housing and community outreach”. To aid those facing homelessness, HomeAid Atlanta connects builders, trades and suppliers with local community organizations[...]
The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) invites you to join HomeAid Atlanta, the organization’s designated charity, in its efforts to collect “essential” items for homeless mothers and babies. This year’s Essentials Drive kicks off Monday, April 29, 2019, and runs through Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in honor of Mother’s Day. The HomeAid Essentials Drive is a citywide effort to collect[...]
HomeAid Atlanta's 17th annual Essentials Drive just completed its run on May 11, just in time for Mother's Day 2018, and the organization says it has been the most successful Essentials Drive since its inception. The drive raised around 200,000 items valued at $35,000. The Essentials Drive benefits homeless babies and their mothers by collecting "essential" baby items across the community, including[...]
Mandy Crater, executive director of HomeAid Atlanta, recently joined Atlanta's Best New Homes, hosted by Susie Proffitt, to promote the organization's 17th annual Essentials Drive. As the charitable arm of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, HomeAid Atlanta makes it possible for anyone associated with the home building and real estate industries to give back to Atlanta's homeless all year[...]
It is once again the time of year for the citywide effort to help homeless mothers and their babies in time for Mother's Day, led by HomeAid Atlanta. The organization's 17th Annual Essentials Drive begins with its kickoff on April 30 and will continue through May 8 in honor of Mother's Day. The Essentials Drive is a citywide effort to collect[...]
Listeners of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio who are looking for a great way to give back to the community this spring will not want to miss today's segment. On today's episode of Around Atlanta, Jean Hilyard, Director of Community Engagement with HomeAid Atlanta, discusses the opportunity for individuals and corporations alike to participate in its annual Essentials Drive that[...]
Spring is a celebratory season with graduations, proms, weddings and more. During all of these happy occasions, it can be easy to forget the underserved of Atlanta. Joining co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick on today’s Around Atlanta segment of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, Jean Hilyard of HomeAid Atlanta shares how we can support those working their way out[...]